Aimee Winder Newton, a Republican member of the Salt Lake County Council, formally announced her bid to be Utah’s next governor Wednesday, adding to an increasingly crowded field of hopefuls.
Winder Newton, who has worked for more than 25 years in local government, said she decided to run for the seat because she believes Utah has a “bright future” but faces a number of challenges when it comes to retaining quality of life while accommodating population growth.
“We have massive growth issues because of our success and so air quality, housing affordability and an investment in infrastructure for water and transportation is vital,” she told The Salt Lake Tribune, adding later that she wants to bring to the governor’s office “a significant planning component so we are making sure we’re working with different entities on planning for the future.