Council District 4 candidates Ellen Birrell and Ernie Kim present a united front against overreach from state projects while championing local livability. Both strongly oppose UDOT's proposed 8-mile gondola, viewing it as an unnecessary taxpayer burden that fails to address real traffic woes. Their visions for Wasatch Boulevard emphasize transforming it from a high-speed commuter route into a safe, scenic gateway to the canyons, with calls for traffic calming, protected paths, and 35 MPH limits over lane expansions.