The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Salt Lake Tribune present: Storytelling through Data Event on Utah's Middle Class

The Salt Lake Tribune and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announce the next “Storytelling through Data” event, a co-sponsored series of conversations focusing on data-grounded, solutions-oriented dialogue critical to life quality in Utah.

Utah’s middle class represents a larger share of households than the national average. The Beehive State also possesses greater income equality, social capital, and upward mobility than other states. Despite these favorable hallmarks, challenges remain on how to support and grow the middle class in Utah. Wages, for example, vary greatly by education level, which is markedly impacted by socioeconomic status. Social determinants of health also greatly impact the life expectancy and upward mobility of Utahns.

Join state and community leaders for a discussion on potential policy prescriptions to help support a strong middle class in Utah and to help build a civil society that benefits all Utahns. The Gardner Institute will also release a fact sheet summarizing economic data trends related to Utah’s middle class.

The conversation will be moderated by Salt Lake Tribune Executive Editor Lauren Gustus. Media are invited to attend and ask questions.


Panelists

Christine Richman
Principal
GSBS Consulting

Bill Crim
President & CEO
United Way of Salt Lake

Nate Lloyd
Director of Economic Research
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute