VOTE TO ELECT SERGIO SOTELO ON NOVEMBER 4TH
About
Sergio Sotelo knows the value of a dollar.
As the oldest of three in a Mexican American immigrant household, he learned early what it meant to step up, look out for others, and stay connected to the people around him. That’s just how he was raised.
When he was 14 years old, he got his first job at the neighborhood grocery store — $5.50 an hour — to help provide for his family. He hasn’t stopped working since.
Sergio graduated from East High School and got to work right away, gaining firsthand experience on just what it takes for working families to build a life.
He built his career as a union electrician, where he has spent more than 15 years working in the trade and representing workers through IBEW Local 354.
That experience has shaped how he sees things. Through his union, he’s stepped into leadership as treasurer, helped represent workers, and worked to make sure people are treated fairly when it matters most.
He’s also seen how quickly things can get harder when working people are left out of decisions that affect their lives.
Today, Sergio and his wife are raising their two kids in West Jordan, and like many families, their days are full with work, school, and plenty of time on the soccer field.
Together, they run a small accounting business, helping local families and small businesses stay organized and build something stable.
It’s another way they stay connected to the community and the challenges people are navigating every day, and it keeps him grounded in what people are actually dealing with.
Sergio’s family came to this country looking for opportunity, and through hard work, they built a future. That belief in what’s possible has stayed with him. But when he looks at his own kids, he sees how much harder that path has become. Families are working just as hard, but it doesn’t go as far. The margin for error is smaller, and getting ahead feels less certain. That’s something he thinks about a lot, and it’s a big part of what pushed him to step up.
He believes education plays a big role in that future. When people have access to real learning, it changes how they see the world, opens doors, and gives them the tools to build something better for themselves. Without that foundation, opportunities shrink.
Sergio lives, works, and is raising his family in West Jordan. He’s part of this community every day, and when he shows up, he’s there to listen, to work, and to get things done.
Why I’m Running
I care about this community, and I’ve always believed people deserve to be heard. The more I got involved with our local government through my work with the union and in community advocacy, the more I saw that a lot of the decisions shaping everyday life aren’t being made locally. They’re coming from the state.
And when those decisions started targeting workers and unions, it hit close to home.
I’ve spent more than 15 years working as a union electrician and representing workers through IBEW Local 354. I’ve helped advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. I’ve also had the chance to sit down with elected officials and speak directly about the issues working people are facing.
So when I saw policies moving in a direction that makes it harder for workers to have a voice, I wanted to step up.
That’s why I’m running.
I want to make sure the every day people raising families, running small businesses, working blue collar jobs, and trying to get ahead, have a real voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
Issues
Education That Opens Doors
Sergio believes education shapes what’s possible.
When people have access to strong schools and real learning opportunities, it changes how they see the world, opening doors and creating opportunity that extend beyond the classroom.
Every student in Utah deserves that chance, no matter where they come from.
Labor
Sergio has spent more than 15 years working as a union electrician and representing workers through IBEW Local 354.
He’s seen what fair wages, safe working conditions, and job stability mean for a family. He’s also seen how quickly things can get harder when workers lose their voice.
Sergio will stand up for working people and make sure policies support the people doing the work, not make it harder for them to get ahead.
Housing Affordability and Infrastructure
Utah is growing and too many working families are being priced out of their neighborhoods. Sergio believes we need practical solutions to keep housing within reach for working families, like building more homes people can afford, planning for growth, and making sure families can stay in the communities they’ve worked hard to be part of.
Donate to Sergio’s Campaign
Contact Segio.
sergio@electsergiosotelo.com
801.556.2744
Grounded in Community. Ready to Serve.
I’m running for City Council because I believe in people-powered leadership. My priorities are shaped by the voices of my neighbors — not party politics. From affordable housing to supporting local businesses to making our city safer and cleaner, I’m committed to showing up, listening, and taking action.
SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES LIKE MINE
Too many families in our city are being priced out. I’ll fight to expand access to affordable housing options that meet the needs of working families and future generations.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Too many families in our city are being priced out. I’ll fight to expand access to affordable housing options that meet the needs of working families and future generations.
SMARTER TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
Our city is growing, but our infrastructure isn’t keeping up. I’ll push for strategic traffic solutions, improved access to public transportation, and better roadways to keep our city moving.
PARK & PUBLIC SPACES
Our neighborhoods deserve clean, safe, and accessible green spaces. I’ll advocate for the development and improvement of parks and recreational areas so families have places to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
