# Jackie Biskupski

Jackie Biskupski (born January 11, 1966) is an American Democratic politician, who served as the 35th Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon taking office, Biskupski became Salt Lake City's 35th mayor, the city's first openly gay mayor, and the second mayor (after Deedee Corradini) who was a woman. She is also a former member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing the 30th District in Salt Lake County from 1999 to 2011.

## Quotes

* You can only push people so far before they are going to stand up for themselves and take a hard position on what is fair and what is right. They are going to continue to come forward
** Rep. Jackie Biskupski Quotes
* This Halloween, be an informed consumer of chocolate and help make the world a better place.
** via tweet on twitter ( ·Twitter for iPhone 2 Likes)
* You have to understand why you're making the decisions you're making. And you've got to be able to hold your ground or people are just going to run you over.
** on her job as a Mayor
* While the Trump Administration’s environmental policies are abhorrent, it has been inspiring to see the leadership from so many other cities, local communities, businesses and everyday people stepping in to take up the slack.
** On the Trump administration
* As a leader, you've got to be mindful that when you're moving an entire community to 100% renewable with an opt-out option, you don't want to give people a reason to opt out.
** on the Rocky Mountain Power and renewable energy project
* We must realize, true equality for us will only exist if everyone in our community is moving forward with us.
** on the LGBTQ people
* We will only move forward if we stand together. We are the capital city we bring a unique energy and perspective to this state and our voice must be heard to get the job done.
** on Salt Lake City
* When I ran for mayor, being openly gay wasn’t really the issue. It was more about being a single mom and being a woman.
** when she was running for the mayor post
* Never forgotten the impact and bravery of those students, nor my commitment to use my voice to build a stronger and more equitable community for all people.
** on fighting for LGBTQ people
* We live among one another because we inherently value what each of us brings to this community. And the affordable housing shortage we are facing in this region threatens the very fabric of this notion.
** on her administration third year
* Examine our zoning requirements, to find ways in which we can incentivize affordability and accessibility while maintaining the current feel of our neighborhoods.
** on what her administration will do in the coming years
* What I know for sure is you always have to take the high ground and keep moving forward. In the end what matters is your ability to effect change.
** Jackie Biskupski Discusses Salt Lake City’s Economy, Becker’s Record and Negative Television Advertising (Video) Jackie on politics (Bryan Schott·October 19, 2015)

## Quotes about Jackie Biskupski

* New policies can take years, sometimes decades to unfold and see their true impact.
** Cotti said, pointing to the Biskupski administration’s work on affordable housing and economic development
* Mayor Biskupski will always be remembered as someone who has broken the glass ceiling and fought really challenging and difficult fights at the state Legislature and within the city.
** Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah said when Jackie left office

## External links

* Twitter feed