Ashlee Matthews
About
Ashlee Matthews is a Democratic incumbent serving as the Utah State Representative for House District 37, which includes areas in Salt Lake County such as Kearns, West Jordan, and Taylorsville. She began her legislative service in January 2021 after being elected in 2020 and works in the construction department of the Utah Department of Transportation. She is a working mother raising two young sons with her husband, a union pipefitter, in the Oquirrh Shadows neighborhood.
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UDOT Invests Billions in Utah County Infrastructure and Freeway Expansions
Utah's transportation landscape is undergoing significant expansion as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) manages massive infrastructure projects, including a nearly $1.4 billion investment in Utah County developments. Key projects include the Mountain View Corridor South extension and the 2100 North Freeway, which aim to reduce commuter times and improve regional connectivity.
Housing Connect breaks ground on Kearns Station Apartments, bringing affordable housing and childcare access to Kearns
KEARNS, Utah — Housing Connect, Brinshore Development, state housing leaders, financing partners, elected officials, and community members gathered this morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Kearns Station Apartments, a $40 million mixed-use development that will preserve affordable housing, create new homes for low-income families, and expand access to childcare in Kearns. During the ceremony, Housing Connect Board Chair Phil Bernal unveiled the development’s new name, Kearns Station Apartments, which honors the site’s historic role as the train station serving the former Kearns Army Air Base.
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