Karece's Platform

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The affordable housing crisis cannot be solved by Clearfield alone, it is influenced by the larger Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area.

• High-density housing has its place but Clearfield has done its fair share.  Citywide expansion of high-density development as the recently passed General Plan advises should not move forward at this time. The recently adopted General Plan remains incomplete, particularly regarding its water element, which is still under development. I abstained from supporting the plan because I believe it was not ready for adoption without this critical component. The existing density within our downtown core and Transit-Oriented Development areas is sufficient. What is required now is the establishment of a comprehensive, drought-resistant, and water-intelligent policy framework to ensure sustainable growth and long-term resiliency 

• The remaining available land should be prioritized for:
  • Commercial space, which is taxed at 100% of assessed value, bringing revenue stability.
  • Single-family homes on smaller lots, preserving neighborhood character while adding supply. This can be achieved by using such programs as the Utah Homes Investment Program administered by the Utah State Treasurer's Office

https://treasurer.utah.gov/utahhomes/

• More residents mean greater demand on city services like police, utilities, and parks. While density itself doesn’t necessarily increase crime, it does increase service needs.
• Growth must be managed so single-family homeowners are not unfairly burdened with the costs of serving new high-density developments.