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RE-ELECT MAYOR ‘MONICA Z’ ZOLTANSKI

Former Sandy City Prosecutor

ONLY CANDIDATE ENDORSED BY SANDY FIRE & SANDY POLICE

Hello, Sandy Neighbors!

I’m checking in to let you know how excited I am about Sandy’s future. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished in our city by working together with purpose, collaboration, and determination. As we wrap up this year’s re-election campaign, some last-minute rumors have been circulating that I want to clear up.

Low Taxes - Fiscally Conservative Mayor

The entire time I’ve been in office - for four years as your Mayor and for two years on City Council before that - there has been only ONE tax increase in six years. Only the City Council has the authority to raise taxes. I supported only one of their tax increases, because it accomplished something critical to our public safety we’d been unable to do without it: stabilize our police and fire departments. The Sandy City Council approved the tax, and after that, it was put to the voters.

Sandy voters also overwhelmingly approved it. The average increase was $47 per household ($3.91 a month), where every penny went to respond to a public safety crisis. At that time, our Sandy first responders were quitting in droves. Sometimes there were multiple Sandy firefighter resignations per week – all because there was no funding for safe staffing levels. There was a mass exodus of our highly skilled Sandy firefighters and police to neighboring cities where they offered safe staffing and job security. That single adjustment — the only one since I have been in office — was for a staffing crisis. 100% of the voter-approved funding went directly to first responders. Funds were used as a stop-gap measure to bring firefighters and police to safe staffing levels and reduce the costs of high turnover of first responders, which was costing the taxpayers even more. Wasteful! As your former Sandy City Prosecutor, I supported this public safety need that the Sandy City Council and Sandy voters both approved.

This is why Sandy Police and Sandy Firefighters have endorsed me in every election.

On the topic of taxes, if a mayoral candidate says they are against taxes, they must fight the Sandy taxpayer-funded, world’s largest, longest, 8-mile gondola right here in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

A Sandy taxpayer-funded $1,400,000,000.00 - $1 BILLION 400 MILLION DOLLAR GONDOLA in our backyard!

The first of the Gondola Taxes is $1,200.00 TAX PER HOUSEHOLD. Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for a $1.4 BILLION gondola that only financially benefits developers and resorts. I anticipate this $1,200.00 per-household Gondola Tax is just the first of many Gondola Taxes developers will want Sandy residents to shoulder.

I AM ACTIVELY FIGHTING AGAINST THIS PROPERTY TAX BILL AND SPECIAL INTEREST PROJECT. EVERY FISCAL CONSERVATIVE SHOULD FIGHT THIS TAX!!

As Mayor, I’ve fought to keep taxes low by prioritizing and building a pro-business economy. I’ve stimulated our Sandy economy with $1 Billion in economic gains, that keep your taxes low by collecting sales tax from the many Sandy businesses, like the NHL, that fund city services – so you don’t have to.

As a fiscal conservative, I work every day to keep taxes low and will continue this fight. You can count on me to uphold my fiscal responsibility to citizens!

Mayor’s Pay - Transparency & Accountability

The newest rumor claims I “raised my salary.” That is FALSE and would be ILLEGAL.

State law requires the Sandy City Council to set the mayor’s pay under the authorization given in Utah Code s 10-3-818.

Under Sandy City Ordinance:

Sandy City Council Members, not the mayor, decide the salary for all Sandy elected officials and employees, including the mayor. The mayor does not have the authority to raise or adjust her salary.
Sandy City Council Members, not the mayor, decide any adjustments to the mayor’s salary, using the same formula applied to all other city employees—no exceptions! The mayor does not have the authority to adjust salaries.
Sandy City Council Members, not the mayor, decide all salaries of city employees, including the city executives who are paid more than the mayor. The mayor does not have the authority to decide the pay of any city employee.

All city salaries set by the Sandy City Council Members are public - published annually by the State Auditor of Utah at transparent.utah.gov.

Outside Attack Campaigns & Deliberate Political Misinformation

For the first time in Sandy, a dark-money, outside forces political group – a PAC – was formed with a single purpose: to interfere in local Sandy elections. This PAC seeks to advance the special interests and profits of big developers. They are spreading lies about my sterling record on low taxes. They are lying with more fake spending accusations and new lies about my pay – with no accountability. They spread these lies through mailers, dramatic newspaper ads, billboard signs and anonymous social media misinformation messaging. They are knocking on your doors, under the guise of “accountability” in an effort to get residents to believe their lies.

These PACs aren’t the people of Sandy and they don’t represent us —they are anonymous specialists who represent big development and special interests. If there are PACs now entering local Sandy elections, like the mayor race, ask yourself – why? It’s clear. It’s big, special interest money. They hope to shock residents with a barrage of lies against your mayor whom you know and trust, because they realize I WON’T RUBBER STAMP THEIR PROJECTS THAT RUN COUNTER TO LOW TAXES AND THE PROTECTION OF SANDY RESIDENTS.

Predatory images and attack campaigns churning out lies will never be the hallmark of my campaign.

As Mayor, I believe leadership starts with kindness, decency, and honesty and these PACs are creating and spreading viscous lies. I call on anyone running for elected office to denounce these outside, anonymous PACs spreading lies in Sandy.

If you have questions on any of these points, please call me directly.

Yours in Service,

Mayor Monica Zoltanski

Cell: 801-742-1733

“Having served as Sandy Mayor for 24 years, I am extremely disappointed with Councilwoman Cyndi Sharkey’s misinformation campaign about the Mayor's powers in the city. By law, only the city council, not the Mayor, has power to change zoning, set the city budget including salaries, or raise taxes. As a council member herself, Cyndi should know better. I'm skeptical when a candidate spends so much money attacking their opponent instead of setting out their own plan.

Winning isn't everything. I urge all Sandy voters, especially my fellow Republicans, to reject these negative attacks and misinformation that the Mayor raised her own pay, raised taxes or made preferential zoning decisions. It’s simply not true. We have too much negativity in politics today. Enough is enough. Please join me in re-electing our trusted Mayor, Monica Zoltanski.”

“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.”

-Former Mayor Tom Dolan

Tough on Taxes — Fiscal Conservative Mayor

Fighting the $1,200 Gondola Tax
Fought Sales Tax on Food
Prioritizing Business Development to Fund City Services
Attracted $1 Billion in Private Funds to Create Pro-Hockey & Pro-Soccer Sport Hub to Keep Taxes Low
Launched Mayor’s Sandy Business First Agenda
Licensed 700 New Business, Creating 1,600 Jobs
Adding New Restaurants, Entertainment, and Retail to Fund City Services
Brought $35 Million in Outside Funding for Roads, Bridges, and Recreation — Not Funded by Taxpayers

Improving Public Safety

More Police Patrols
Reduced Property Crime by 16%
Implemented Safe Staffing Levels for Police & Fire
Championed Comprehensive Emergency & Wildfire Readiness

Protecting Our Neighborhoods

Fighting High-Density in Single-Family Neighborhoods
Stopped Pavement of Dimple Dell Park
Keeping Bulk Waste Pickup

A RECORD OF RESULTS

Meet Mayor ‘Monica Z’ Zoltanski

Monica is a longstanding Sandy resident, former Sandy City prosecutor, former small business owner, and dedicated, accessible leader. She is a champion of public safety, low taxes, smart city growth, and building businesses that fund quality city services.

Elected in 2021 as Sandy City’s first female mayor, she has built exciting and nationally award-winning community momentum in defending neighborhoods, growing local businesses, shaping the city’s general plan, and enhancing the city’s quality of life.

Leadership Values

Fiscal restraint
Building a dynamic economy to keep taxes low
Improving public safety
Protecting green spaces
Sustainable, community-first growth

Under her leadership, Sandy has experienced a 16% drop in property crime, full staffing of police and fire departments to safe levels, and the development of key infrastructure projects that prepare for Sandy’s future, including the voter-approved new Fire Station 31.

Monica has championed economic growth, where Sandy twice earned national recognition in Fortune Magazine, among the best cities for families to live. Again in 2025, Sandy is ranked #2 by U.S. News and World Report as the best city in the entire state of Utah, based on the economy, job market, affordability, crime, infrastructure, and overall quality of life. Sandy also ranked #109 of 19,000 cities nationwide. In 2025, Sandy’s general plan for the city - Pace of Progress, initiated by Monica and not updated since the 1970s, received the American Planning Association’s Utah Chapter’s Outstanding Plan Award.

Monica brought the NHL Utah Hockey Club’s training facility to Sandy - creating an exciting, flourishing pro-hockey and pro-soccer sports and economic hub, ushering in 700 new businesses and 1,600 new jobs.

Beyond Sandy, Monica serves on key statewide boards and committees that shape regional policies, including the Council of Mayors, Council of Governments, and Shelter the Homeless Advisory Board. A former Sandy City Council member and open-space advocate, she remains committed to protecting Sandy’s natural resources and ensuring a thriving, prosperous future.

Monica’s vision is clear: Protect. Connect. Create Opportunity.

With a practical, hands-on, community-first approach, she is a vigilant guardian for Sandy’s residents, interests, and future.

A servant leader, Monica is present, engaged, available and known as a mayor who is out listening, learning, and interacting with the people, every day of the week, year-in and year-out.

HOW IT STARTED

Monica’s unexpected journey into elected office started as a result of action she took after learning of a development threat to Dimple Dell. In 2017, when she was a private citizen - not in public office - she became aware that Salt Lake County planned to pave Dimple Dell Park - and to do so with $4 million in Sandy taxpayers’ dollars! Recognizing the urgent threat to this regional nature preserve and the tremendous waste of taxes, she sprang into action as a volunteer and urgently drafted a petition to stop it. Because of the imminent threat, she became a grassroots community organizer. There was no time to waste!

She spent hot summer days walking alone, door-to-door around the park perimeter and throughout the city to alert residents and ask for signatures to her petition. To spread the word to hikers, she carried a red clipboard and put on a red hat so she could easily be located as she walked the park’s vast 630 acres, asking people she met along the way to sign her petition. During her endless steps, she listened to residents and visitors and learned why they treasure and use the park. She mobilized the community in this preservation fight. With the support of thousands of Sandy residents behind her, she started the Keep Dimple Dell Wild campaign.

After nearly two years of fighting for preservation, the decision to install asphalt in the park was ultimately reversed. This pivotal win for Dimple Dell was initially labeled “impossible” and a “done deal” until Monica rolled up her sleeves and changed the course of Dimple Dell’s history. Through sheer grit, relentless determination, and community building, Monica saved the park from asphalt development. Next, she identified a new threat to Dimple Dell and fought to preserve the only remaining Dimple Dell homestead, the 1800s Muir-Polsen house, that the county planned to raze. She worked with community members to raise funds and restore the original historic structure as a flagship regional heritage site for visitors and generations to come. The Dimple Dell homestead proudly stands today as a symbol of preservation and victory over the prevailing threat of development to our open spaces.

That red cowboy hat she wore to gather signatures during her fight, and to see the job through until it was done, remains a symbol of her commitment to the people of Sandy and their desire to fiercely defend Sandy’s heritage, precious natural resources, and open space.

Monica founded and served as president of the Dimple Dell Preservation Community, and organized the annual Dimple Dell Earth Day Cleanup and other conservation efforts. Dimple Dell preservation and passionately defending all of Sandy’s open space are central to Monica’s identity and leadership. Dimple Dell is a shining example of what is possible when we band together and fight to preserve our community. It remains a cornerstone accomplishment that guides Monica’s principles of protecting the city’s open space and rich heritage, while balancing thoughtful progress in Sandy that characterizes her leadership to this day.

CAREER & EDUCATION

With a background in law and public service, Mayor Zoltanski has been a steadfast advocate for public safety, emergency preparedness, and community-first governance with a focus on preservation and fiscal restraint.

After earning her journalism degree from Marquette University, she pursued a law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, and after graduation, relocated to Utah. Here, she served as Sandy City prosecutor, working closely with Sandy Police and citizens to ensure a safe community where Sandy residents are protected. Her commitment to law enforcement is deeply rooted and central to her vision, leadership, and actions. Her longstanding record is one of supporting and ensuring first responders have the resources, staffing, and technology necessary to keep Sandy residents safe.

As mayor, she has prioritized bringing the Sandy police and fire departments to safe staffing levels, investing in emergency response infrastructure, and enhancing community policing that supports our growing population. Under her leadership, Sandy has experienced a 16% drop in property crime and the construction of the voter-approved Fire Station 31, to serve the growing community.

PERSONAL & FAMILY LIFE

Raised in Northwest Ohio in a family of 10 children, Monica grew up in the country, valuing hard work, resilience, and community commitment. Her upbringing and education instilled in her a deep sense of duty and service - taking skills and talents to use for service to others. A lifelong animal lover and avid outdoors enthusiast, she chose Sandy because of its unique blend of neighborhood charm, open spaces, and access to the Wasatch Mountains for leisure and sports. Growing up with animals, she treasures the opportunity to have animals here in Sandy and the city’s important connection to nature and outdoor recreation. She can be seen on weekends, walking her dogs or riding her horse in Dimple Dell Park.

Prior to her elected positions on the city council and as mayor, she operated successful local antique shops, reflecting her passion for American history and the West’s pioneering spirit. Today, as Sandy’s mayor, she carries forward these ideals and protects the city’s rich heritage, vibrant economy, and tight sense of community so Sandy will thrive for generations to come.

“I’m dedicated to working for and with you to make Sandy City a place where everyone can thrive.”

ENDORSED BY

SANDY CITY FIRE

Since taking office in 2021, Monica has proven herself to be an unwavering ally to our first responders, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to public safety and the needs of the city’s residents. She has championed critical reforms to bolster firefighter recruitment, training, and retention, addressing long-deferred needs in our department head-on while prioritizing the well-being and security of every Sandy resident. Under her leadership, we’ve seen increased funding for state-of-the-art equipment, enhanced emergency management plans, investments in modern fire stations, and training that keep us sharp and our community secure. These aren’t just policies on paper; they’ve translated into real resources that help us save lives more effectively, from responding to structure fires to supporting medical calls across our beloved city, all while addressing the everyday concerns of families, seniors, and businesses who rely on swift, reliable emergency services.
In an era where public safety faces unprecedented challenges, we need proven leadership that puts first responders first and the needs of residents at the forefront. Mayor Zoltanski has earned our trust through action, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the men and women who serve Sandy. On November 4th, join us in voting to re-elect Monica Zoltanski as Mayor. Together, we’ll continue building a safer, stronger Sandy for generations to come.
SANDY CITY POLICE

“From day one, Mayor Zoltanski has made public safety her top priority—and the results speak for themselves. Under her leadership, Sandy City achieved a 16% reduction in property crime and built stronger trust between law enforcement and the community. She fought to ensure police department staffing by fighting for fair and competitive compensation.
Mayor Zoltanski’s background as a city prosecutor gives her a unique understanding of the challenges our officers face every day. She knows how critical it is to enforce the law fairly, protect victims, and hold offenders accountable. Sandy has a mayor who respects the men and women who wear the badge, values the sacrifices of our officers, and never wavers in her commitment to protecting our neighborhoods.
For these reasons, The Sandy Police Alliance – FOP Lodge #21 with its 118 members, proudly endorse Mayor Monica Zoltanski—a proven leader who puts safety first and keeps Sandy City a secure place to live, work, and raise a family.”
FORMER SANDY FIRE CHIEF

BRUCE CLINE
“I am thrilled to share with you that I proudly endorse Monica Zoltanski for Mayor. Having had the honor of serving under Mayor Z as Sandy City’s Fire Chief, I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary leadership and support she provided to me and the fire department. Her unwavering dedication to increasing staffing levels, purchasing new equipment, and constructing the new fire station has been invaluable.
Mayor Zoltanski's commitment to public safety has been exemplary, and I am confident that when she is reelected, she will continue to prioritize this crucial responsibility. I firmly believe that her leadership will ensure our city remains safe and well-equipped to handle any challenges that come our way.
Please join me in supporting Mayor Zoltanski for Mayor. Together, we can make certain that our city continues to thrive and remains a beacon of safety and preparedness.”
FORMER SANDY MAYOR

TOM DOLAN
“Having served as Sandy's Mayor for 24 years, I know what it takes to lead a growing, thriving city. Mayor Monica Zoltanski has it—and then some.
She understands that balanced growth and strong economic development, while preserving Sandy's unique character, won't happen by accident; that requires vision, hard work, and a deep connection to the community.
Monica has brought energy, integrity, and a fresh perspective to the office, while honoring the long-term goals we’ve worked toward for decades.
I fully support her reelection—Sandy’s future is in good hands with Mayor Zoltanski.”
SANDY COUNCIL MEMBER

RYAN MECHAM
“As your Sandy City Council member for District 1, I represent Sandy’s most diverse neighborhoods and the highest concentration of businesses.
Under Mayor Monica Zoltanski’s leadership, I’ve watched our local economy grow at a record pace. In just a few short years, we’ve experienced landmark sports-entertainment investments that will shape our city for decades to come.
The Mayor's vision and collaboration will bring new businesses, restaurants, housing, and cultural experiences that position Sandy prominently as Utah prepares for the 2034 Olympics.
We need these businesses to create new jobs and generate new revenue for services like police, fire, snow plows, and roads — without raising taxes.
Besides business growth, our city government's top priority is public safety. We can be proud of the enhanced police and fire services that have reduced property crime citywide by 16% and set the lowest traffic-accident rate in a decade. We have made our Police and Fire pay very competitive.
Friends, in this year's campaign, I've noticed some troubling claims targeting our Mayor for unfair criticism for decisions that rest with the City Council, including claims that she raised taxes or increased her own salary.
Let me be clear: it’s the City Council — not the Mayor — that sets the city's property-tax rate and compensation policy for city employees, including the Mayor. The Mayor’s role is to propose a budget, but it's the Council's duty to set the budget.
The Mayor and City Council must work together to keep Sandy moving forward. We need a Mayor who unites our city by bringing residents, businesses, and stakeholders together around a clear vision for our future.
Mayor Zoltanski listens, explains issues fairly, and takes action guided by our community’s values and citizen input. That’s the kind of leadership I’ve seen firsthand from Mayor Monica Zoltanski, and why I’m asking you to join me in supporting her for re-election to a second term.”
SANDY COUNCIL MEMBER

ZACH ROBINSON
“As I complete my second and final term on the Sandy City Council, I want to share my clear choice for Sandy’s future: Mayor Monica Zoltanski.
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Mayor Zoltanski and my colleagues on the City Council to strengthen Sandy’s foundation.
From day one, Mayor Zoltanski has set the tone for progress and success—bringing focus, energy, and accountability to how we serve residents.
Together, we’ve guided Sandy into the strongest economic position we’ve seen in years, ensuring the city has the stability and vision to meet today’s needs while planning responsibly for tomorrow.
Through collaboration between the Mayor’s office and the Council, we’ve secured reliable funding for our police and fire departments—helping us recruit, retain, and fully staff the first responders who keep our neighborhoods safe.
That teamwork has also strengthened our city’s ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies, from wildfire threats in our foothills to everyday community challenges.
The Alta Canyon Recreation Center rebuild is another example of what’s possible when we work together.
The Mayor and Council partnered to move that long-promised project forward—staying within our means, leveraging outside funding, and delivering real results for residents.
I’ve seen firsthand Mayor Zoltanski’s resilience, her respect for community input, and her commitment to putting Sandy first.
While some have unfairly tried to assign blame to her alone for decisions made collectively by the City Council, I stand by those decisions—and by the progress we’ve made together as a team.
Mayor Zoltanski has helped shape a city government that works together, looks forward, and gets results.
She’s leading Sandy toward the kind of future I want for my daughters: safe, stable, and full of opportunity.
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and confident that Sandy will continue to thrive under her leadership.”
SANDY COUNCIL MEMBER

AARON DEKEYZER
“As I reflect on my past two years of service on the Sandy City Council, I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Mayor Monica Zoltanski.
Before being elected, I served on the steering committee for Sandy Pace of Progress—our new General Plan shaping the city’s future. I watched Mayor Z lead that monumental planning effort with care and conviction, ensuring that more than 2,000 residents had their voices heard. Our Pace of Progress plan just earned the distinguished 2025 Outstanding Plan Award from the American Planning Association of Utah—a true recognition of the thoughtful, community-driven work we accomplished together to guide our city's growth for the next fifty years.
Under Mayor Zoltanski’s leadership, Sandy has achieved so much in the last two years: We dedicated a new nature wetland at Grandpa’s Pond, formed a new sister city relationship with Bucha, Ukraine, and built the new Fire Station 31, the Public Works Mechanics Garage, while the Alta Canyon Recreation Center is now finally getting a rebuild — that's in addition to the adoption of our award-winning General Development Plan. This shows what purposeful leadership and vision can bring to our city.
One of my favorite experiences working with the Mayor is the times I'm able to join her for her “Hitch Up to Good Citizenship” presentation in elementary schools, where we teach students the basics of local government and civic service. She shares her story about her horse and red cowboy hat setting her down the trail to the mayor's office today - from saving Dimple Dell Park from being paved back in 2017 (where we first met), to serving as our city’s leader today. She challenges the students to think of themselves as "today's leaders" capable of problem solving, communication, and leading by example - these lessons with our youth remind us why we serve.
From our early days together fighting to protect Dimple Dell to opposing the gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon today, I've seen our mayor prove time and again she's a sharp, compassionate, and principled leader—one who listens to residents, works across all levels of government and communities, and delivers on her promise to keep Sandy safe and strong.
We’re entering a pivotal moment as Sandy grows, with major investments ahead in sports, housing, community spaces, and our downtown district. To see that vision through, we need consistent, capable leadership.
Mayor Zoltanski is the steady hand Sandy needs to carry this vision forward—and I proudly support her re-election.”