Gender Pay Equity policy which aimed to eliminate systemic bias and discrimination that adds to the under valuation of work performed by women it requires Human Resources to conduct regular audits on gender pay equity and specifically, the policy prohibits individuals participating in City hiring processes from asking an applicant about their current or past salary history. At the 2019 Salt Lake City Women's March, Biskupski called on Utah to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, (ERA) which would enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution. Utah Inland Port 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. Public Safety 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 October 2017, Mayor Biskupski issues an executive order directing the release of police body-worn camera footage within 10-days of a critical incident. In 2018, under Biskupski's leadership, the Salt Lake City Police Department experienced a three-year, 25% decrease in crime citywide. In July 2019, Mayor Biskupski unveiled new wheelchair lift trailers to expand emergency services response by police, fire. Public Art 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. Voting record: Utah Legislature References External links Project Vote Smart - Jackie Biskupski profile Follow the Money - Jackie Biskupski 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions "America's 11 Most Interesting Mayors" from Politico magazine 1966 births 20th-century American politicians 20th-century American women politicians 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians Arizona State University alumni Lesbian politicians LGBT mayors of places in the United States