Salt Lake City Council District 1 candidates gather on Westside for community forum

Ballots for the 2025 Municipal General Election have been sent out. Leading up to the election, many candidates have made themselves available for questions and public input. 

In our constitutional republic, it’s crucial to participate in elections. Part of participating means learning about each candidate and their priorities, which candidates often provide opportunities to do. Nearly every Westside neighborhood was represented at one such opportunity — the Westside Forum: Candidates and Community Conversations event held on September 30. It was organized by The West Side Coalition and League of Women Voters. 

Two of the three candidates running for District 1 participated in a lively panel discussion centered around key issues affecting the Westside. Prior to the panel, members of the community engaged in roundtable conversations about various issues and concerns from Westside residents, and were also able to speak directly with two people running to represent District 1: incumbent Victoria Petro and challenger Stephen Otterstrom.