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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday. Oct. m.issi Gam and Hatch Rep.Marriot Page 2 West Jordan consolidate governments. We want to continue to have our individual identities. Sen. Dear Sirs: A new idea that the postal service is trying to promote should be put in the trash can as soon as possible. Most of the communities out here have had the distinction of having a post office carrying the name of the community and a postmaster who answers to the community. The postal service is now making a proposal in Midvale that the city post office become a branch or a station of the Salt Lake post office. Communities in the south end of the valley have guarded the postal Unfortunately, If V0UU)ISH, MY" SUPERVISOR U)IU.6 HflPPV 0 5HOU) VOU 1rlg REA50N BEHIND OUR MEU) JT POSTAGE RftlcHlKp iA service was encouraged to go ahead with their plan by our city council when they didn't object to the plan. I hope that through your good offices you can make the postal service understand that cost savings and community pride are two different things. And one should not be sacrificed for jealously their individual the other. identities. To share that Sincerely, Jim Landers identity with Salt Lake City is no novelty or sign of distinction. Editor Communities out here have "f Us va )' defeated many attempts to Candidate's During the past few years, I have enjoyed serving as a Midvale As the campaign winds down to councilman. I have had the election day, I wish to express my opportunity to work on committees appreciation to the many people that have completed many who have devoted so much time, worthwhile projects that have enthusiasm and energies. I have helped to improve our lifestyle. I have enjoyed being involved as been pleased by the overwhelming and a volunteer fireman, president of support of my position the little league baseball program, Midvale the from objectives citizens. I have sensed that there is chairman of the new sewer a great interest in this community treatment plant and director of the to restore citizen involvement and senior citizens civic center. My greatest love and participation in our governmental affairs. The fart that the campaign satisfaction has been seeing our has maintained a high level of senior citizens enjoy their civic and dignity, is center. They now have a place to integrity go each day and have lunch, watch appreciated. Tni nfiillii kiM tflAMA ew (MOT television, exercise and be in alerting the citizens of trends to productive. I want to thank you for your a bureaucratic and over regulating government. Now it is up to you to support, and would ask for your exercise your democratic right at continued support at the election the ballot box. polls on Nov. 3. Everett E.Dahl Phillip C. Kemp Midvale Council Candidate Midvale Mayoral Candidate . "X In review of my position on the issues: City residents should be hired where qualified applicants can be found. Present budget and administration policies should be close given and attention adjustments made. Hie business licensing ordinance needs to be replaced. We have several areas of undeveloped business property in the city. These should be developed properly with business compatably with existing neighborhoods. We are in a down time in our economy. It is more difficult for businesses, to succeed in many cases. I think this needs to be taken into consideration in the redevelopment of downtown Midvale, as well as new business locations. I feel that the downtown merchants have to move forward only at a schedule that they can support financially. Midvale City funds have to be limited here in the future. May I solicit your support on Nov. 3. Trent G.Jeppson Midvale Mayoral Candidate A few years ago, I set some Zoning is a limitation of private property rights, which has been deemed a public necessity. Midvale's zoning ordinance, enacted in 1947, definitely defined uses in the several zones. It was administered an by uncompensated commission and planning part-tim- e building inspector. The ordinance passed in May, d most property in 1980, Midvale. It creates "conditional uses," discretionary with an appointed planning commission down-zone- and building official. Elected officials have delegated their authority to appointees. e Hiis involves a full-tim- inspector and a building planning consultant. A curious conflict is that housing rentals, licensed as a "business," are prohibited in residential zones. Our property rights are usurped, at taxpayers' expense, without any descernible public benefit BenG.Bagley Midvale City Councilman Riverton Let's do away with bureaucracy and rectify our city government! personal goals for myself. In looking over the list recently, I could find no mention of a We need more objectiveness desire on my part to hold a among our council and mayor for the concern of the citizens and public office. When I filed for business (both large and small), the positon on the city council, I not objections to each other. had alot of misgivings. Some Every one of our present dealt with whether or not a ordinances should be reviewed and newspaper editor in the if found not to be in the best community could hold a public interest of our city as a whole, office and still function as a repealed. If elected to the position of newspaper editor. We have an excellent staff here at the council, I intend to be a "fulltime Sentinel so they will be able to councilman." As a housewife, I have no other committments. I keep me in line as far as the will be studying every issue newspaper is concerned. dealing with our city everyday, not During the past few weeks, at council meetings. If a the experiences that I have had just citizen has a problem or a have been some of the most suggestion, I want to be available rewarding of my life. I would to them 24 hours a day so that the recommend campaigning for input can be taken under public office to anyone. Win or advisement by the council. Allose, next Tuesday I will be the though no one can work personal winner because of the miracles, the council as a whole association that I have had with can listen to the citizen's complaints and act through the community. compromise if they don't totally But I still want to win! I feel that my knowledge, agree. unfair to the citizens to It is either newfound or existing, take a very "I said it and that's the way and that my concern for the it is" stand. We may not agree 100 community at present and in percent, but that's why we have a the future qualifies me to council, to make a decision that is become a city councilman. best for the majority of the citizens and the city. I appreciate your support. Jeanne M. Fisher James Landers Riverton Council Candidate Midvale Council Candidate . I have met with our West Jordan citizens, many have expressed concern about the constant rise in our dty taxes and service fees. These changes have hit each of us equally hard. I have also heard much concern about growth problems, past and present. We don't like our property values decreased by encroaching businesses and residential growth. We are happy with the services we now have, but there are still Midvale ' Neighborhood Alert Council for almost two years ana nave oeen actively working on solutions to our complex problems. I have been able to work with the dty council, staff, and school officials to solve some of these problems. I will give full service to this city and will help West Jordan lead the way in holding the line on tax increases. We will lead the way in exploring alternate sources of finances for municipal services. ShermMonson W J. Council Candidate As Opinions ' the closing week of the campaign, I would like to of West urge all of the residents Jordan to get out and vote your vote counts and will help to determine what will happen in West Jordan for the next two to four years. I have prepared myself for the office of councilman by becoming aware and informed of the problems facing this city by attending all but two of the city council meetings for the last 15 months. 1 nave aisu bhuw uie As we come to Even though the postal service can argue that they are merely trying to effect savings in the system and to improve service (which is doubtful) the changes are bad for community morale. : In visiting with and talking to the citizens of Riverton, I find that the majority want to see a group of city officials that can work together for the best interests of the citizens. This is one of my major reasons for running for city councilman. I am committed to serving the people and representing them as an elected official. Riverton's politics have reached a point, that the citizens must get involved and let their will be known. I believe we need citizens committees, but I know we need city officials who will listen to and then enforce the will of the people. I am wmmitted to representing you the citizens of Riverton and not any special interest, group.' Vote ion Nov. 3 and let your voice" be heard. RuMeUL. Peterson Jr. Riverton Council Candidate ;;r: Sandy It is my committment to the residents of Sandy to not lose touch with the people as our present mayor has done. To back up this committment, I have proposed two specific programs. (1) At least one afternoon a week, the mayor's office will be open to Sandy residents and business community members to come in and talk to the mayor on a first come first served basis. In this manner we can address many problems, before they become major. (2) I will establish an advisory committee consisting of people from all over Sandy and meet with that committee regularly. That will allow us to keep touch with the feelings of people from all areas of town, and know of their major concerns for government in Sandy. Larry Smith Sandy Mayoral Candidate I would like to thank Jim Landers for allowing candidates this forum and Sandy residents for the opportunity to have served as your mayor. I have provided honest, professionally managed, and fiscally conservative government. I am proud of my contribution. Study carefully the issues in this race. Do you find it curious that my opponent, who now volunteerism and praises criticizes city budgets, never donated any of his time to serve on my Annual Budget Advisory Committee? Our two at-lar- council candidates did. Before next Tuesday, compare qualifications, experience, and decide who will best work for Sandy's interests. I would appreciate your vote. W.Paul Thompson Sandy Mayoral Candidate I have made three campaign statements that I would like to clarify to you: 1) I have no political ambitions! You won't see me running for mayor, legislator, etc. I only desire to represent the average Sandy citizen. 2) I have no favors to return! Since I am not seeking any higher office, I do not need to score points with anybody! 3) I only desire to serve and represent YOU. I plan to meet with and development will come. My major concern has been and will continue to be for the rights and desires of existing residents. e planning is a natural to the rights of people. companion We have completed or are nearing completion of plans in zoning, water, roads, density, flood control. I support this concept and will continue to encourage mis activity. I wish to thank South Jordan voters for their support four years Part of the solution to raising our ago, and ask for their vote again, tax base is an adequate network of Nov. 3. Rex B. Holt roads and freeway access. The 8J. Council Candidate 10600 South interchange is a must for Sandy and it will hasten the South Jordan's growth from a development of the ZCMI Regional .,. - Mall mni'mil idi.l small town to a class C city ',. My opponent has publidy stated many challenges. We many times that be is opposed to need to provide the framework, the 10SOO South interchange and policies, and management, the development of the ZCMI direction that will govern the type Regional Mall. of growth the city will experience How does he reconcile his in the future. The majority of the position with the need for a better citizens of South Jordan have road system and a broader tax established a 1.8 per acre density base? The people I have talked to and want to maintain a rural in my district want to see both. atmosphere. To accomplish this Does Mr Tolman really know goal, the city needs to attract light what is best for Sandy City by industrial and commercial taking this position? business in the proper areas and B. James Mecham seek residential developments mat Sandy Ctty Candidate will comply to the rural settings. District One I feel that with my backeround in banking and the success of my various ventures, I can help I will do what I can for the needs perfect a dty government that can of the citizens in Sandy City. I also deal with the future erowth W t A. ieei inai uie crazens snouia ne Bob Mascara better informed of what is going on SJ. Council Candidate in council meetings. I want to see that the citizens of Sandy are South Jordan City faces a treated fairly. I will weigh each issue on its own merit. challenging period of growth and I believe that Sandy City should change. make it easier for new business to Commonly, residents of our locate here, giving equal community the express desirability of our rural lifestyle opportunity to all. I want to emphasize again my and show concern for its Sandy citizens and listen to your needs and desires. In this economy a councilperson is called upon to do more with less money. We've all had to "tighten our belts" and our dty should do the same. I promise to wisely plan your dry budget and I will be honest and upright in all of my duties. Martha Gorton Sandy Council Candidate Long-rang- long-rang- and industrial commercial business that could locate to these areas. This would increase our dry's revenue income. I have ideas and plans that can help. Many of you have called and asked me to support your concerns, i would like to thank you for and your support e At-lar- ge k- ).. - has-produc- . A 1 A concern for the senior citizens and preservation. our little leagues. If elected, I will Having grown up to the country, donate my first year's salary as I moved to South Jordan for this councilman to benefit these atmosphere. However, I also like well maintained roads; adequate people. Ralph H. Tolman water, efficient sewer and Sandy Council Candidate garbage; dependable police and uisaictune ure pnxecuon. inese ao not come cheaply or easily. Please, on this election day, cast Two major qualities that I can your vote in favor of forward bring to the dty council at large looking people who will take steps I i J vcs, mate seat are ovnnrionna nnj aim, cnanKes. 10 representation. our preserve lifestyle at the same Gained from time providing controlled growth Experience: involvement with city government which will support our needs. ' and various citizens committees .' Ron TwitcheU during the past seven years. I am S.J. Council Candidate familiar with the history of development of the city as a whole and of each department in the city . Representation: Because I have : vr" not sought for . nor received contributions from any special interest groups and I owe no favors to anyone. Therefore, I am free to represent all the citizens of Sandy. John Winder Council Candidate Sandy At-lar- ge South Jordan a councilman for the past four years, I have attempted to represent people. I feel that all decisions must involve the wishes of the majority of my fellow citizens. In South Jordan growth As encouragement and I pledge to continue to work with your interests and concerns in mind. DavePkwzek WJ. Council Candidate ed As we approach the last few days of the campaign, I want to my determination to serve the people of West Jordan. Again I wish to express my resolve to take immediate action to: 1) do away with the retail license fee that increases our sales tax; 2) institute neighborhood council meetings; 3) review flood control and school safety priorities. I also intend to establish youth involvement in the city and community involvement in the new high school. I offer a change and a fresh approach to our problems. West needs Jordan broader new and representation enthusiasm. I pledge my integrity and my word of honor to all of our citizens. I am committed to bringing a real change and new life to our dty. Thank you for your support. Dennis Randall W Mayoral Candidate J. As the campaign doses, I wish to thank you, the residents of West Jordan, for your confidence in me, and for your vote in the primary election, Now, I ask for your vote again on Nov. 3. And again, if elected, I commit to you to serve honestlv and honorably, and to represent you 10 uie nest or my ability. Much progress has been made during my term as councilman. Other needs will he mt tt mayor, my long ranee' goals are C aivuiiiLuisnea. I am committed and will work for you. I promise you service, honesty, and integrity. Cliff Treglown WJ. Mayoral Candidate Jordan Valley Sontlnol Midvale Sentinel, Inc. . Continuing the Midvale Sentinel, a weekly newspaper established In 192S, published every Thursday by Sentinel Newspapers at 125 W. Center Street, Midvale, Utah 84047. Postmaster Send address changes to The Jordan Valley Sentinel, P.O. Box 128, Midvale, Utah 84047. 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