Invest in Utah's Future: Seize the Olympic Opportunity

It’s official–the International Olympic Committee voted to approve Salt Lake City’s bid to host the 2034 Winter Games, and the Olympics are coming back to Utah. 

And with this official acceptance comes a real opportunity to push our leaders and our legislatures to invest in our state, and our future before we welcome an international audience. 

This is our opportunity to speak up and demand tangible results for Utah. Sign our petition to tell our elected leaders to make the most of this opportunity to invest in Utah’s future.

Sign the petition

Dear Governor Cox, Speaker Schultz, President Adams, and Mayor Mendenhall:


We, the undersigned residents of Utah, call upon our municipal and state elected leaders to seize the opportunity presented by Salt Lake City’s receiving of the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to make lasting investments in our state's future. As we begin the decade-long process to prepare to welcome the world to Utah, we urge you to prioritize the following areas:

1. Public Transit:
    - Expand and modernize our public transportation system
    - Invest in connecting communities across the Wasatch Front, north to south and east to west
    - Create sustainable transit options that will serve Utahns long after 2034

2. Air Quality:
     - Implement stricter emissions standards in compliance with EPA regulations and IOC host-city commitments
     - Invest in clean energy initiatives that diversify Utah’s energy portfolio and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
     - Develop new comprehensive air quality improvement plans, and implement existing proposals such as Stewardship Utah’s Prosperity 2030 plan

3. Housing Sustainability:
     - Increase the supply of affordable housing units so no Utahn has to struggle to put a roof over their head
     - Create long-term solutions now that will house Utahns before the Games, visitors during the games, and Utahns after the Games

4. Public Lands Protection:
     - Strengthen conservation efforts for Utah's natural landscapes including greater protections for the Wasatch Mountains and a comprehensive water conservation plan to save the Great Salt Lake
     - Balance development with preservation of our unique ecosystems
     - Enhance recreational infrastructure sustainably and continue to invest in Utah’s outdoor recreation economy

We believe these investments will not only ensure a successful Olympic Games but will also create a lasting legacy for all Utahns. By acting now, we can build a stronger, more sustainable Utah for generations to come.

We urge you to take immediate action addressing these critical areas outlined above. The 2034 Winter Olympics provide a unique catalyst for positive change, and we must not let this opportunity pass us by.

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