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American Democratic politician

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 female mayor (after Deedee Corradini). She is also a former member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing the 30th District in Salt Lake County from 1999 to 2011.

In 2009, Biskupski adopted a son named Archie. On August 14, 2016, she married longtime partner Betty Iverson, who also has a son. She currently lives in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. Biskupski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University.

After graduating from college, Biskupski opened her own private investigation firm and later went to work for the auto insurance industry. Biskupski decided to get involved in politics after a 1995 controversy erupted at East High School (Salt Lake City), when the Board of the Salt Lake City School District and the Utah State Legislature tried to eliminate a gay/straight student alliance club. In 1997, Biskupski was elected to the Executive Committee for the Salt Lake County Democratic party as well as the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Salt Lake City.

When elected in 1998 to the Utah House of Representatives, she became Utah's first openly gay person elected to a state office. She won by a two to one margin even though the Eagle Forum ran an antigay ad campaign against her. She was re elected 6 times, serving in the legislature for 13 years before retiring in 2011. In 2000, Biskupski unsuccessfully combated Utah's ban on adoption by same sex parents and Utah's sodomy law in response to a 1998 bill sponsored by Utah Representative Nora B. Stephens, R Davis County: H. B. 103 ("Amendments to Child Welfare"). Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Brian Doughty in 2011 to replace Utah Representative Jackie Biskupski, D Salt Lake, when she resigned from the Utah House of Representatives. She then went to work as an administrator for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office on January 31, 2015. In 2011, Biskupski helped found Utah's "Real Women Run" initiative, which has hosted numerous events to encourage female participation in civic leadership and political office.

Biskupski was elected Salt Lake City Mayor on November 17, 2015, defeating two term incumbent Ralph Becker with 51.55% of the vote, receiving 17,290 votes to Becker's 15,840. During her transition, she called for the resignation of most City department heads, drawing criticism from former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson and others. During her first year in office as mayor, Biskupski made local air quality and climate change issues central to her platform, calling for Salt Lake City to be completely run on alternative energy by 2032 and a reduction in carbon emissions by 80% by 2040. In 2016, Mayor Biskupski called for the creation of the Department of Economic Development. In September 2016, after a yearlong negotiation, Biskupski announced a new franchise agreement between Salt Lake City and Rocky Mountain Power in which both parties promised to work together to develop clean energy projects that would enable Salt Lake City to meet its clean energy goals. Biskupski also focused on finding long term treatment solutions to Salt Lake City's growing homeless population. In December 2016, the Mayor announced the creation of four new homeless shelters in the capital city, generating substantial controversy about where to put the shelters and the cost of land acquisition. In 2017, Biskupski approved Salt Lake City's first Transit Master Plan, which was designed to implement a frequent transit network (FTN), develop pilot programs and partnerships for employer shuttles and on demand shared ride services, develop enhanced bus corridors, and implement a variety of transit supportive programs and transit access improvements that overcome barriers to using transit. In September 2018, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the formation of a Commission Against Gun Violence designed to explore policy questions regarding gun violence and to make funding recommendations to be shared with city, county and state officials, as well as the Salt Lake City School District.

In 2018, Biskupski was instrumental in the U. S. Olympic Committee selecting Salt Lake City to bid on behalf of the United States, potentially for the 2030 Winter Games. Biskupski serves as co chair of Sierra Club's Mayors for 100% Clean Energy. In August 2018, Salt Lake City was selected to host the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, the first time a UN conference took place on US soil outside of New York City. On November 19, 2018, Biskupski led a group of 21 mayors and council members from around Utah in submitting two amicus briefs with the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia, supporting the cases challenging President Trump's decisions to shrink Grand Staircase–Escalante (GSE) and Bears Ears National Monuments. The two cases, The Wilderness Society, et al. v. Donald J. Trump and Hopi Tribe, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, will be heard in the D. C. Court after a federal judge denied the Trump Administration's attempt to have the cases moved to the Utah District Court in Salt Lake City. In June 2017, Biskupski leads Sierra Club's "Mayors for 100% Clean Energy," and joined with the Sierra Club's "Ready for 100" campaign in a new effort to engage and recruit mayors to endorse the goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy in cities throughout the country. In June 2017, Mayor Biskupski joined 61 U. S. mayors in committing to adopt, honor, and uphold the Paris Climate Agreement goals. In 2017, the U. S. Conference of Mayors made Biskupski vice chairwoman of Mayors/Business Alliance for a Sustainable Future. In February 2018, Mayor Biskupski joined hundreds of mayors opposing Clean Power Plan repeal. In July 2019, United States Conference of Mayors formally adopted Resolution 66 introduced by Biskupski, urging congressional action to combat the impact of climate change through a national price on carbon emissions. In what was regarded to be a surprise, Biskupski announced on March 16, 2019, that she would not be seeking a second term in the 2019 mayoral election, citing a "serious and complex family situation".

Biskupski serves as co chair of Sierra Club's Mayors for 100% Clean Energy. In 2016, Biskupski created Salt Lake City's Department of Economic Development. In July 2016, the Department becomes an official part of SLC government. Since its creation, the new Department has been responsible for attracting or expanding 29 companies in Salt Lake City, resulting in $895,000,000 of capital investment and 9,000 jobs. In July 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski launched Climate Positive 2040, Salt Lake City's initiative to transition the community to 100% renewable energy sources by 2032 (adjusted to 2030 in 2019) and to reduce carbon emissions citywide by 80% by 2040. In keeping with Salt Lake City's clean energy goals set by Biskupski, in 2018, the Salt Lake City Fire Department made history by opening the first two net zero fire stations in the country.

On December 12, 2017, the Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously to adopt Mayor Biskupski's Growing SLC, a housing plan for the Salt Lake City. In February 2017, Mayor Biskupski launched the City's first affordable housing plan in 20 years. GrowingSLC, from 2017 to 2022, lays out a plan for policy changes, investment, and direct action to create and preserve affordable housing in Salt Lake City. Since 2017, the City has increased the number of units in the City's affordable housing pipeline from 200 in 2016 to more than 2,000 today. In August 2019, from funding from a .05% increase in sales tax, Salt Lake City launched the first phase of the City's Transit Master Plan. Three Frequent Transit Network lines are opened on 900 South, 200 South, and 2100 South. In November 2018, Salt Lake City voters approved Mayor Biskupski's $87 million bond for road repair. extending the benefit to recently hired mothers, fathers, and those who become parents through adoption or foster care. Salt Lake County follows Salt Lake City shortly after. At the 2019 Salt Lake City Women's March, Biskupski called on Utah to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which would enshrine gender equality in the U. S. Constitution.

Biskupski has been a vocal opponent of the Utah Inland Port in its current legal state. Issues cited by Biskupski include loss of local control of the land, lack of transparency in the decision making process, and environmental disruption. On March 11, 2019, Biskupski directed the Salt Lake City's Attorney's Office to bring a lawsuit against the port, challenging the legality of the legislation underlying the port's creation.

In April 2016, Mayor Biskupski announced a plan to restructure SLC911, including addressing staffing issues. By November 2016, numbers show an 84% decrease in mandatory overtime shifts.

In April 2017, Biskupski inaugurated 18 permanent public art sculptures in downtown Salt Lake City. In February 2018, Biskupski launches the Arts for All program which provides eligible residents the opportunity to receive up to four free tickets per year to select performances at the Eccles Theater. To be eligible to enter the ticket drawing, residents must receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or be eligible for free or reduced school lunches. In August 2019, Mayor Biskupski completed ColorSLC, the largest public art project in SLC history.

+Biskupski's voting record: 2006–2011 Utah LegislatureDateBill No. Bill TitleOutcomeVoteJan. 26, 2006HB 109Sales and Use Tax on FoodPassed HouseYJan. 27, 20061SHB 85Parental Consent for Minors Abortion BillPassed HouseNFeb. 9, 20061SHB 10Dating Violence Protective Orders BillHouseCo SponsorFeb. 13, 20061SHB 10Dating Violence Protective Orders BillFailed HouseYFeb. 20, 2006HB 329Big Game Hunting AgePassed HouseNFeb. 20, 20061SHB 107Full Day KindergartenPassed HouseYFeb. 22, 20061SHB 181Education Reform BillPassed HouseNFeb. 27, 20063SSB 96Origin of Species Curriculum Requirement BillFailed HouseNFeb. 28, 20061SSB 19Additions to Smoking BanPassed HouseNMarch 1, 20063SHB 109Food Tax CutConcurrence Vote Passed HouseYMarch 1, 20062SSB 19Additions to Smoking BanConference Report Adopted HouseYMay 24, 20062SHB 30012006 2007 Transportation Budget AmendmentsConference Report Adopted HouseYJan. 31, 2007HB 224Repeal of Exemptions from Nonresident TuitionMotion Rejected HouseNFeb. 2, 2007HB 148Parent Choice in Education ActPassed HouseNFeb. 12, 20072SHB 235Abortion Law RevisionsPassed HouseNFeb. 21, 20074SHB 236Student Clubs AmendmentsConcurrence Vote Passed HouseNDec. 20, 2007HB 85Teacher Home Loan ProgramHouseCo SponsorFeb. 1, 2008HB 237Immigration EnforcementPassed HouseNFeb. 4, 2008HR 1North American Union WithdrawalPassed HouseNFeb. 5, 2008HB 85Teacher Home Loan ProgramPassed HouseYFeb. 11, 2008HB 239Driver's License RequirementsPassed HouseNFeb. 12, 2008HB 241Restricting In State Tuition EligibilityPassed HouseNFeb. 12, 2008HB 137Water Conservation ProgramFailed HouseYFeb. 15, 2008HB 75State Inventory of Government ActivitiesPassed HouseNFeb. 18, 2008HB 295Policies for Electronic Devices at SchoolFailed HouseYMarch 3, 2008SB 81Expanding Immigration EnforcementPassed HouseNMarch 4, 2008SB 297Increasing Penalties for Animal CrueltyPassed HouseYMarch 4, 2008SB 211Amending Alcohol RegulationsPassed HouseNMarch 5, 2008SB 299Domestic Partnership BenefitsPassed HouseNMarch 5, 2008SB 149Expanding Minimum Automotive Insurance CoveragePassed HouseYMarch 5, 2008HB 359Tax Law AmendmentsPassed HouseNMarch 5, 2008HB 15Sexually Transmitted Disease EducationPassed HouseYJan. 26, 2009HB 17Allowing Doctors to Prescribe Antibiotics to Unnamed Sexual PartnersHouseCo SponsorJan. 29, 2009HB 17Allowing Doctors to Prescribe Antibiotics to Unnamed Sexual PartnersPassed HouseYFeb. 3, 2009HB 90Increasing Illegal Abortion PenaltyPassed HouseNFeb. 5, 2009SB 25Online Voter RegistrationPassed HouseYFeb. 5, 2009SB 16Prohibiting "Gang Loitering"Passed HouseNFeb. 10, 2009HB 345Regulating Former Lawmakers in LobbyingHouseCo SponsorFeb. 18, 2009HB 122Restricting Access to Government Litigation RecordsPassed HouseYMarch 4, 2009SB 29Authorizing Corporate Water Systems to Refuse FluoridationPassed HouseNMarch 4, 2009HJR 8Mandating Secret BallotsPassed HouseNMarch 5, 2009HB 179Authorizing Land Swap for Development of UTA Rail StationPassed HouseNMarch 9, 2009HB 379Environmental Lawsuit Delay BondPassed HouseNMarch 9, 2009HB 171Extending CHIP and Medicaid Coverage to Children of Documented ImmigrantsPassed HouseYMarch 10, 2009SB 79Elevating Standard of Proof for Specific Medical Malpractice LawsuitsPassed HouseNMarch 10, 2009SB 53Prohibiting the Awarding of Legal Fees to Plaintiffs in Public Interest LawsuitsPassed HouseNMarch 11, 2009SB 48Amending Requirements for Obtaining Teaching LicensesFailed HouseNMarch 11, 2009SB 208Posting Public Notices OnlinePassed HouseNMarch 11, 2009SB 187Alcohol Law AmendmentsPassed HouseYMarch 12, 2009SJR 14Legislative Regulation of Death Row AppealsJoint Resolution Failed HouseNMarch 12, 2009HB 290Prohibiting Text Messaging While DrivingConcurrence Vote Passed HouseYFeb. 8, 2010HB 18Expanding Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Passed HouseYFeb. 10, 2010SB 11Federal Arms Regulation ExemptionPassed HouseNFeb. 16, 2010HCR 8Statement of Opposition to Federal Health Care ProposalPassed HouseNFeb. 24, 2010SB 55Authorizing Higher Education Institutions to Authorize Charter SchoolsPassed HouseNFeb. 24, 2010HB 227Lawful Presence Documentation Requirement for Business LicensingPassed HouseNMarch 11, 2010SB 251Requiring Businesses Utilize Federal E Verify ProgramPassed HouseNJan. 26, 2011HB 219Official State Gun Designation Passed HouseYFeb. 16, 2011HB 75Guns On School PremisesPassed HouseNFeb. 18, 2011HB 70Identifying Undocumented ImmigrantsPassed HouseNFeb. 25, 2011HB 155Cycling Law AmendmentsPassed HouseYMarch 9, 2011SB 73Public School Teacher Tenure ModificationsPassed HouseNMay 6, 2011HB 328Transportation Funding RevisionsVeto Override Passed HouseN