Elections

David Durr

Bio:
David has been a member of the west side area for over 40 years. Over the years he has been involved with West little football, Northwest Jr Jazz, trying to make a difference in the youth to feel apart and important. Recently he has been involved in helping the flood victims in the Westpoint community. He is invested in the Westside Community, and would love to be more involved in it success.

Statement of interest:
I feel, out the abundance of care for my neighbors I can bring that care to the forefront and help in any aspect possible to help make the Westside Community become stronger and better and more respected with hard work and caring by serving.

Sandra Hollins

Bio:
Sandra Hollins is an American politician, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and community advocate who serves as a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 23. Since taking office in 2015, she has been a dedicated voice for equity, criminal justice reform, and social services. As a member of the Democratic Party, Hollins focuses on policies that support underserved communities, including efforts to address homelessness, improve public health, and expand access to mental health resources.
As a licensed clinical social worker, Hollins has focused her professional work on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, bringing firsthand experience and insight into the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. She also serves as Vice President of Community Engagement at Zions Bank, where she works to strengthen community partnerships and advance initiatives that support economic inclusion and community development. In addition, she is an active member of the Rose Park Lions Club, where she serves the westside community through community service.

Statement of interest:
I want to serve on the Westside Coalition because it represents an opportunity to work collaboratively with community members, organizations, and leaders who are deeply committed to strengthening the west side.

Justice Morath

Bio:
Justice Morath is a 11 year resident of the Westside, currently residing in Fairpark. He is a professor at Salt Lake Community College. Being a former drug user and homeless youth, he cares most about housing, homelessness, transportation, and education. Along with being an interim board member at large for the Westside Coalition he is the chair of the Salt Lake City Transportation Advisory Board and representative for District 1. He is also dedicated to science education working with a number of local and national nonprofits bringing science education to the community. His partner is also deeply embedded in the community and works for a recovery non-profit You can catch them walking their two dogs, with the occasional Ruff Haven foster, down Jordan River Trail. He is still waiting for a brewery on the Westside.

Statement of interest:
Last year I ran and did not quite make the cut. But being runner up when a spot opened the Coalition asked me to join as an interim member at large. In the short time I have been on the board I have been able to help on a number of key Westside issues. I helped push back against the state overreach on the city and how we decide how to design our streets. I helped push the city for more traffic safety on the Westside. And I have helped fight against the ICE internment facility being planned the industrial area of Poplar Grove. There are many great and engaged people here and whether I’m on the board or not, I am going to keep building with you all. But I feel that staying on the board will help me be the most effective.

Dan Strong

Bio:
Dan has served as President of the Westside Coalition since March of 2022. Dan has been an advocate for the Westside and his Rose Park neighborhood since moving there in 2012. Dan previously served as Secretary and Chair of the Rose Park Community Council and Communications Director for the Westside Coalition. In his day job, Dan works as the Director of the Utah Sentencing Commission, coming to that job after ten years as a prosecutor.

Dan believes West Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods are the best in the state. Dan is eager to help build on their potential, while preserving what makes them great.

Statement of interest:
I love serving Westside neighborhoods. I’ve been serving on the Coalition for many years, including the last four as President. I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish together, and I would like to continue that work. I welcome others stepping up to help and would honestly be happy to transition out of my leadership position in the not too distant future. For now, though, I think I can still be helpful on the board.

Anthony Washburn

Bio:
Anthony Washburn moved to Utah in 1987. After living downtown for 18 years, he has now been a proud resident of the Westside for the last 22 years. Nine years in Northpoint a small rural community on the south end of the Great Salt Lake. There he owned 5 acres had a small barn in the backyard and enjoyed spending time with his horses, cats, and dog. He now lives at 200 S. 826 W. where he has spent the last 13 years remodeling a beautiful old brick home. He is a self-employed small business owner with a Salon in his house. He has spent many years as an activist fighting for equality. He is currently on the WE Connect Community Advisory Board and is a Poplar Grove Community Council Board member. Being involved in his community, teaching yoga and cutting hair for the last 37 years has given him the opportunity to connect with hundreds of Utahans.

Statement of interest:
As a business owner and resident of the Westside I am interested in being involved with the Westside Coalition as a way to help the Westside continue to grow and become a stronger and safer community. Where all the wonderful diversity in our community can shine and show our Westside pride.