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Saving Great Salt Lake key issue in Utah’s House District 21 primary race

Otterstrom argues the legislature should lead with a special emergency session to address the Great Salt Lake and water access.
Wiley says west-side residents face rising costs and seeks policies to raise wages and cut living expenses.
Otterstrom emphasizes independent redistricting and opposition to partisan map drawing by the Legislature.
Both candidates frame education funding as a core issue, pointing to gaps in services for children and families.
The race is set in a district that includes a large swath of the Great Salt Lake and western Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Voters show concern about corruption and the influence of money in politics across parties.
Wiley pledges alignment with former Rep. Hollins to continue her work on west-side issues.
The candidates propose energy strategies balancing reliability, emissions, and water use.
The race revisits governance checks and balances amid questions about court and legislative power.
Candidates advocate addressing water-related drought challenges and Great Salt Lake preservation.

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