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You can see responses to the Salt Lake Tribune's Candidate Survey from both Natalie Pinkney and Rachelle Morris. The survey covers housing, Abravanel Hall, transportation and other issues facing the county.

In this Op Ed Natalie explains how addressing homelessness isn’t just the right thing to do morally — it’s also the fiscally responsible choice for our county. While many view tackling homelessness as costly, implementing comprehensive strategies to combat it is compassionate and economically smart.

View responses from County candidates on the issues important to them. Natalie outlines her experience in city government and shares her plans to empower families, increasing the supply of affordable housing, and avoiding culture wars that distract and divide us. Natalie's opponent declined to respond to the survey.

Natalie wants families to know that the Boys & Girls club isn’t just an after-school program, it also offers working families affordable child care. There are licensed child care programs in two Utah locations for children as young as three years old, and also full day pre-K programs. She calls it one of the best kept secrets for families that is available to those moms and dads who are busy in the day with school and work and need affordable assistance.

Natalie wrote an op-ed highlighting housing challenges faced by veterans and retired public servants. She advocates for improved support systems, especially in housing, for those who've served their community. She aims to address these issues to better care for local heroes.

City Council member Natalie Pinkney is working with Salt Lake City police to create a civilian review board, aiming to improve transparency and community relations. The initiative, supported by Police Chief Danielle Croyle, seeks constructive improvements amid national discussions on police practices.

In this interview with KSL radio Natalie lays out her vision for what would become South Salt Lake's Financial Empowerment Center.

In this 2019 Op Ed, Natalie argues for greater public involvement in municipal budget decisions. She contends that transparent, participatory budgeting is crucial for community empowerment and progress. Natalie envisions a leadership style that actively involves residents in difficult financial choices, fostering a culture of mutual understanding and shared responsibility. By investing in community engagement, she believes, cities can create more livable environments and drive collective advancement.