David Wilde is a member of the Salt Lake County Council, representing District 3, which includes Murray, Taylorsville, West Valley City, and northern precincts in West Jordan. David was first elected as one of the nine original members to the Council in November, 2000, when Salt Lake County changed from the Commission form of government to a Mayor-Council form of government. He was later re-elected to a four-year term in November, 2002, and again in November, 2006.
David has been a strong advocate for more openness in Salt Lake County Government. He has sponsored several open meeting initiatives in Salt Lake County including (1) requiring Mayor’s cabinet meetings be held open to the public, the first ordinance of its kind in the State of Utah, (2) requiring board meetings of private groups receiving public funds to be held open to the public, and (3) requiring these same private boards to diversify membership to include residents throughout Salt Lake County of varying ethnicity and background.
David has also advocated open space issues in Salt Lake County. Of special significance is his participation with representatives of Envision Utah on "Blueprint Jordan River," an initiative to protect open spaces along the Jordan River Corridor. In this effort, David prepared and presented to the Salt Lake County Council of Governments a resolution encouraging all governmental agencies within Salt Lake County to adopt the recommendations of "Blueprint Jordan River" and protect and enhance open and green spaces within the Jordan River Corridor. This resolution is now being adopted by city councils throughout the county.
David has worked cooperatively with other members of the County Council and County Mayor’s office to make Salt Lake County government more fiscally responsible and efficient. Growth in Salt Lake County spending has been reduced by approximately one-third since David first took office. The county has had no general property tax increase during the more than eight years David has served.
David is a lifelong resident of Salt Lake County. He grew up in Murray and graduated from Murray High School in 1974. He then attended the University of Utah, receiving a psychology degree in 1981 and a law degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1985. David currently practices law and publishes a newsletter reviewing verdicts from trial courts in four western states. He and Linda, his wife of 31 years, are parents of four children and have two grandchildren.
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