Karen Lang
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Karen Lang is an American politician and the mayor of West Valley City, Utah.[1]
Karen Lang | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of West Valley City | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ron C. Bigelow |
| Member of the West Valley City Council from the 3rd District | |
| In office January 2012 – January 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Brian |
Career
West Valley City Council
Lang was a West Valley City Council member for 10 years prior to the start of her mayoral term.[1]
West Valley City Mayor
Lang was elected as mayor in November 2021 with 58.54% of the vote. Her only opponent was Steve Buhler who received 41.4% of the vote.[2] Lang was sworn in as West Valley City Mayor on January 4, 2022.[3]
On August 1 2023, she along with other mayors in Salt Lake County announced plans to shelter unhoused people during the winter season.[4]
Personal life
Lang has been a resident of West Valley City for 27 years.[1] Lang has a husband named Brian. They own and operate the Oakbridge Greenhouse.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Bittan, Ryan. "West Valley City swears in first female mayor in city's history". ABC4 Utah. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2021 GENERAL ELECTION SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH". Salt Lake County. Salt Lake County. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Cabrera, Alixel. "Emotions fill City Hall as West Valley swears in its first female mayor". The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Vaifanua, Tamara. "Salt Lake County mayors submit winter shelter plans". KSL TV. Bonneville International. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
