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Show THE ZEPHYR MARCH 1991 Christie: When I was pregnant with Cody, In 1987. I was appointed. It was down to me and Clayton Allred. It was a spilt vote, and Tom pulled my name out of a hat I went on the following fall to run against Clayton and some others, and I won. Zephyr: What do you think of Mayor Tom Stocks? Christie: Boy, hes changed a lot I remember when I worked at the radio station, he was my nemesis, I thought certainly this guy would never get elected, hes far too bombastic. But he has done a fine ob. How he struck me 8 years ago and now, I would say, yes, he has had the best Interest of Moab at heart He Is well suited, personality speaking, to being a politician. I dont know what he will have to call himself when he answers the phone If he's not mayor. He's Mayor Tom, thats his personality. Zephyr: What about the council members? Bill McDouoald? Christie: I think Bill Is an excellent city council member. Manys the time Im grateful hes there, both for his historical viewpoint, and for the comic relief. Because he says some things that are so typically Bill, not realizing how hilarious they are. I dont know how to explain It, you have to hear It to understand. Hes a quantum equation unto himself. Zephyr: How about Dave Blerschled? Christie: He surprises me often. I dont know what always Influences his decisions. Hes strong on the council, does a lot of homework on the Issues. That takes dedication, he puts In a lot of time at city hall, and that wins him some respect from me, because It takes a lot of stamina to spend time up there. Zephyr: Terry Warner. Christie: At first glance you would assume that Terry and I would disagree a lot, but It's gratifying to feel like you are understood, and understand the other persons position. There have been those moments, although Terry and I disagree frequently. That's one of the best tilings about being on a council that's a little bit larger. And that's one of the reasons I think the county commission should be bigger. It allows a broader representation. And It's surprising what can happen when a little discussion occurs. Terry and I both have been charged with not being around an awful lot But I think that when were there It counts. Zephyr: And Dave Sakrison. Christie: I think Dave Is great, and I was really glad when he decided to run for city council. I felt I was being represented there. Hes another one who surprises me with his decisions. I dont always agree. Sometimes, at certain points, all of them really make me mad. But Im sure they feel the same way about me. Zephyr: And you? Christie: Ive been described as a liberal feminist I dont like to be stereotyped, I but think there Is a contingent of people who are not necessarily served by the male old guard. So whatever that isnt, perhaps I am. Zephyr: What have been the biggest changes youve seen here In the last five years? Christie: There have been shifts In the political spectrum, from right to left, and left to right Especially In the county. Things have had a shift back to the right that I think Is going to have an Impact From where I stand, Its a little lilt of a narrower political view. In a community with as wide a variety of Issues as Moab has, It could be detrimental. There are some statewide Issues filtering down, with taxes and property values, coupled with the rise In tourism, that may result In Increased property value and the resale of houses. The difficulty of renting places may change the personality of the town forever. And make It so "rental trash cant live here, and It will only be the rich and bloated. And thats when leave. I hope Moab retains a bit of Its funk factor. Not to say I dont hope that It makes changes, but I think It would be better for Moab to retain Its funkiness. Every desert oddball the place seems to attract, I hope It continues to. Zephyr: Isnt the "funk factor" one of the things responsible for what many people consider the Inadequate social Infrastructure, the poor education, health care, and other services? Christie: Thats what you get when you use slang, you risk being misunderstood. Is the thing. When you have a lack of money sometimes, If s great You dont have Money certain things. You dont have women walking around In $12,000 coats, skiing down slopes, and making you feel like a peon. Zephyr: But a community that has women walking around In $12.000 coats usually also has a tax base that can buy schoolbooks for the kids. Christie: Exactly. I think thaf s one of the statewide Issues that are trickling down. Moab Is feeling the effect of a totally Inadequate, antediluvian attitude about education In the state, and Moab Is the last kid In line. Having a lot more money Is Moab would give us pizzamainhut PAGE 7 those things, but Im not sure thafs a trade Im willing to make. Zephyr: Whaf s vour political future? Christie: I Just recently decided not to run again. Because of Issues behind custody, It would be Irresponsible of me to run for office when I may have to leave the community for a period of time right after that Plus, 5 years Is doing good for being In office, and I don't think there should be any such thing as career politicians. Its no big secret that Ive gone through an enormous amount of change on a personal scale In the past couple of years. Possibly, I may leave for awhile, but It would only be for awhile. I view Moab as home. OCEAN PACIFIC. SWIMWEAR FOR HEN fi WOMEN Birfcenstock Open Sunday FOURTH YEAR SPONSOR THE EASTER 265 so. 259-634- Wranqler' WESTERN' WEAR 5 WELCOME JEEP SAFARI q OF EGG HUNT |