Why Jenny Wilson Wants To Be County Mayor

City Cast Salt Lake

The race is on for Salt Lake County mayor! Even though they represent a third of Utah’s population, we’d bet you don’t think about how the job impacts your life. Host Ali Vallarta talked to Democratic candidate and incumbent mayor Jenny Wilson about her approach to homelessness, affordable housing, and Abravanel Hall. Tomorrow, you’ll hear from her opponent, Republican candidate Erin Rider.

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