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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2002 11 Habbeshaw announces candidacy for County Commission Mark Habbeshaw would like rather than controversy. to represent residents as one of Mark offers a clear record of their next county commission- service and would like to expand ers and has filed for commission his work ethic and dedication to seat A. all issues important to our Serving on the Kane County county. Resource Development CommitThree basic issues are importee has allowed me to support tant to me, said Habbeshaw. I the County Commission in as- believe we need to maintain our suring continued use ofour natu- agricultural economic base, ral and human resources. I have while working together to derole in serv- velop new growth and business taken a ing the county regarding federal opportunity. We also need to and state planning within Kane assure fiscal responsibility, County. It takes hours of study, which I believe means making planning, comment preparation every effort possible, to create and issue resolution, but that and operate a county budget effort makes a difference and within the means of the resigains respect for our county, dents paying the bill. Lower taxes and costs to residents and Habbeshaw said. Having been active in protect- businesses would stimulate our ing our road rights prior to serv- economy and we should look at ing on the resource committee. exploring creative options. Habbeshaw believes that the Habbeshaw believes that our roads and natural resources are best decisions come from full and important to our local economy. open deliberations considering The current state effort to pro- the views of all community intect our roads, the retention of terests. We all chose to live in Little Valley Road in the Kane County. We need to work GSENM, the Cedar Mountain from pur common ground rather Duck Creek, Swains road than our differences in deciding project, the Coral Pink Sand what is best for our county. Habbeshaw is a Utah native Dunes planning, the Deer Springs Title 5 Environmental and retired from the Las Vegas Assessment and the current Metropolitan Police DepartGSENM grazing elimination ment. Most of his career was Environment Assessments are spent as an investigator and issues that Habbeshaw believes supervisor in patrol, the detecto be examples of protecting tive bureau and narcotics durcounty residents interests, while ing his 30 year career in law working toward resolution enforcement. pro-acti- He and his wife of 42 years, ranger and has additional law ers opinions. He understands the former Judy Dondero, chose enforcement and natural re- the public process and will listen. Our culture and lifestyle is Kane County because of their source training. love for southern Utah and their Mike Noel, candidate for State important to Mark. Most rebelief that Kane County is truly Representative in District 73, cently, he became a strong ally the last best place. The couple supports Habbeshaws run for to local ranchers in defense of an the commission. Over the past extremist movement to eliminate three years I have worked closely grazing on public lands. Mark with Mark on road and rural shares the views of most other '4 X land issues in Kane County. Kane County residents when it ve Mark Habbeshaw lives in Johnson Canyon and enjoy exploring backcountry by horseback and jeep. Mark and Judy have two sons, Bret and his wife Mary live in Las Vegas. Their youngest sen Joel lives in Los Angeles and will marry his fiancee Katherine this June. Habbeshaw has an Associate in Arts Degree in Law Enforcement and later studied geology for a BA equivalent in college credits. He was a wilderness - Quality Mark has dedicated hundreds of hours to the citizens of Kane County working to protect critical access and utility easement rights, grazing rights and land use rights. His calm but purposeful demeanor backed by an exhaustive study of the facts is just what we need in our commission if we are to secure our federal land rights. Kanab City Council member Terril Honey gives Habbeshaw his full support in saying, I cant think of anyone that has prepared himself for this opportunity more than Mark has. He has dedicated countless hours in defense of county roads and citizens rights with no personal interest other than he shares in the benefit of access of public lands. Mark does his homework. As he has proven in the past, Mark will research all issues that come before him as Commissioner and with that information make decisions that are in the best interest of Kane County Residents. Mark is considerate and respectful of oth comes to multiple use of public lands to benefit local economies. Kanab Mayor Kim Lawson had this to say about Habbeshaw. At the beginning of the roads issue Mark had the foresight to see that access to the county and the protection of our natural resources are essential to our economic and cultural survival. He d is an person and to has the integrity ferret our the truth of each issue through issue-oriente- thorough research and study. I know for a fact that he has contributed thousands of volunteer hours serving the residents of Kane County. He is the kind of man I support and trust to represent Kane County as a Kane County Commissioner. liSsHiara EU0H3B 3nfMlX3& $10 OFF $uto (Repair - Brake Replacement! Utah State Safety Inspections Mufflers Brakes Tune-Up- s Operated for Over 20 Years Diagnostic Services (Check Engine lights) Transmissions $10 OFF 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH! iW vvl i Ski Computer Wheel Alignment! 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