Don M Hokanson
Occupation: Project Management and Business Analysis Consultant
Occupational Background: Enterprise Architect; Restaurant Owner (Sandy); Software Developer
Educational Background: University of Utah, Mathematics, B.S.
Prior Governmental Experience: Sandy City Council since 2021, Oregon Trail School District Budget Committee, SandyNet Advisory Board
BEST QUALIFIED - RESPECTED
I am uniquely qualified to continue shepherding our city’s most challenging projects including our wastewater and freshwater system upgrades mandated by Federal and State regulators. My professional career with extensive experience in utilities and large capital projects allows me to understand, assess, and counsel with project teams to develop optimal plans for a sustainable future.
I refuse all political funding so I am not beholden to any big-money interests inside or outside of our community. I’m not motivated by political ideologies or ambition. I’m not afraid to take stands on unpopular yet correct positions regardless of consequences.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A COUNCILOR
Establishment of WinterFest - lights in Meinig Park
Design and construction of Cedar Park with trails, bike and skate park
Program oversight for wastewater and drinking water improvements
Improved budget transparency for non-resident expenses
SandyNet’s focus on financial sustainability
Restructuring SDCs (fees developers pay) to incorporate infrastructure expansion cost
Website and information access and transparency improvements
WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE
Identify affordable additional state and federal funding for infrastructure projects
Continuously set SDCs to reflect cost of infrastructure to support growth
Update the code to retain maximum local control for state-mandated housing initiatives
Implement total life cycle cost accounting for more accurate budgeting
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
My first term has been a whirlwind of learning with many accomplishments. Voting for me provides continuity and stability at a critical time in our city’s history. Together we will ensure that developers pay for growth - not city residents. We will set in place programs so that future generations won’t be saddled with another infrastructure crisis.