"Dear Sandy,
For the past five and a half years, I've served as your District 2 City Council representative, and now I'm ready to take the next step as your mayor.
I was born and raised in Sandy and have lived here nearly my entire life, aside from my Army training and a brief time spent in an apartment before settling into my home. I love this city. I have fond memories of playing in the gully, riding Big Rock's trails, and celebrating as new businesses opened their doors. This is why I chose to raise my children in Sandy, so they could have similar experiences too.
Growing up, Sandy was booming, so much so that schools couldn't keep up. I was bussed to junior high in Olympus Cove, where I remember the surprise and admiration from classmates when I said I was from Sandy. At the time, I didn't fully grasp what made Sandy so special, but I do now.
That sense of pride and desirability is what I want to bring back. I'm running for mayor because I believe we can make Sandy a place people are excited to call home again, not just somewhere they're from. Together, we can shape a future that honors our roots and strengthens Sandy's reputation as one of the most sought-after cities on the Wasatch Front."
Alison Stroud
ABOUT ALISON
Born and raised in Sandy, Alison knows firsthand what makes this community special. With nine years in the Utah Army National Guard and Army Reserve, 22 years as a small business owner, and 18 years as a current teacher in Canyons School District (at the same school, even), and multiple city and religious volunteer positions, she's built her life around service, hard work, and making a difference.
As a two-term City Council District 2 representative - serving twice as chair and once as vice chair - Alison has fought to make sure residents have a voice in shaping Sandy's future. She's also served on multiple boards - including the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Council of Governments, Sandy Ambassadors, Youth Council, Public Utilities Advisory Board, and Jordan River Commission, among many others - all with one goal in mind: building a city where people feel heard, supported, and proud to call home.
EDUCATION
Every step of Alison's education and training has been rooted in service, whether at the federal, local, or community level. As an honor graduate of both Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), she built a strong foundation of discipline and leadership early on. She went on to earn a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Utah and a Master of Education & Leadership in Education & Administrative Development (LEAD) from Southern Utah University.
Her education isn't just a list of degrees - it's shaped the way she leads, listens, and works to make sure residents have real opportunities to contribute to Sandy's future. Whether through public service, business, or education, she's dedicated to building a city where people feel heard, valued, and connected.