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.
In The Salt Lake Tribune and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s upcoming “Storytelling through Data” event, state and community leaders will discuss potential policy prescriptions to help support a strong middle class in Utah and to help build a civil society that benefits all Utahns.
Tell us: How can Utah better support its middle class?
The conversation will be moderated by Salt Lake Tribune Executive Editor Lauren Gustus and will feature Christine Richman of GSBS Consulting; Bill Crim of United Way of Salt Lake; and Nate Lloyd of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute as panelists.
This conversation will take place on Wednesday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Thomas S. Monson Center — 411 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP here.