The Utah we want
Utahns care deeply about protecting the quality of life that makes our state exceptional. While many appreciate the benefits that come with growth, we don’t want to lose what sets Utah apart — our strong sense of community, family values, robust economic opportunity, and unparalleled recreation.
Utah’s collaborative approach to problem-solving is critical to ensuring our long-term success. We must be intentional about the kind of Utah we want and commit to working together to address these interrelated issues.
By planning wisely, we have the opportunity to shape growth in a way that ensures Utah remains a great place to live for current and future generations.
Build Coordinating Council
The purpose of the BUILD Coordinating Council is to align long-range planning efforts across state agencies and all levels of government. This new council brings together cabinet members and community leaders to take a comprehensive look at the future we want for Utah and how we can get there together.
Statewide alignment and coordinated planning help stakeholders row in the same direction, maximizing impact, leveraging resources and avoiding duplication.
We’re always looking for ways to improve how government works. The BUILD Coordinating Council is another example of our commitment to doing things better and keeping Utah the best place to live, work and raise a family.
Council members
Goal 1. People.
Build a future of health and opportunity for every Utahn.
Laura Hanson — Chair
Office of Governor Spencer J. Cox
Carlos Braceras — Vice Chair
Utah Department of Transportation
Natalie Gochnour — Vice Chair
David Eccles School of Business and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Jason Brown
Envision Utah
Tim Davis
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Sophia DiCaro
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Cameron Diehl
Utah League of Cities and Towns
Joel Ferry
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Brandy Grace
Utah Association of Counties
Andrew Gruber — Urban AOG
Wasatch Front Regional Council
Tracy Gruber
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Redge Johnson
Public Lands Policy Coordination Office
Travis Kyhl — Rural AOG
R6 Regional Council
Emy Lesofski
Utah Office of Energy Development
Donna Law
Southern Utah University, Utah Center for Rural Life
Beau Mason
Utah Department of Public Safety
Anna McEntire
Utah State University, Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air
Derek Miller
Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson Moss
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Tyler Clancy
Office of Governor Spencer J. Cox
Kelly Pehrson
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Steve Waldrip
Office of Governor Spencer J. Cox
Brad Wilson
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Salt Lake City-Utah 2034