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Show t!T ik.-- T?r-v- :i - . - - FT ' : Ltiu il U .T" !l ST .1 1 i p i v if f v'V' V4 i i By GARY R. BLODGETT the following before annexat- ion- - If Davis FARMINGTON County governments adopt an agreement made by mayors at the recent meeting of Council of Government (COG), future annexation and rezoning proposals will first have to be aired by the coun- 1. PROVIDE annexation for review. a copy of the petition to COG 2. Provide COG with a plat and legal description of the property proposed for an- nexation. PROVIDE COG with a of purpose for annexation. 4. Provide COG with a timetable, if any, for the citys intent to provide services in the newly annexed area 5. PROVIDE COG with a list of taxing entities in the new annexation. The resolution also asks that cities annexing two or more acres or rezomng one or more acres or three or more buildings on any size plot be presented to the COG for consideration ITS ONLY a Gentlemen's Agreement but such a practice by cities and county makes it easier to plan for the 3. -- BUT THE action taken by the mayors has absolutely no bind on city councils he Its merely a emphasized system of enabling mayors to be aware of potential actions .of various city governments. Under the COG resolution, cities are being asked to do y- for statement commented future, Com- missioner Glen W. Flint. It also prevents potential problems in the future and and county officials never It knew of the transactions also prevents duplication of services to a given area. ONE RECENT annexation occurred when Layton annexed an area that had been in the county for years, but Layton officials waited until after the county had spent $20,000 improving a road, - students to be leaders in our society is of great importance. Keeping in mind that economics must be utilized in realizing these goals will be one of her objectives in the Senate. In addition to her educational background and experience Mrs. Nalder served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives for two terms. Her experience in the House of Representatives has given her the insight and opportunity to see problems on the state level as well as county levels HER COMMITTEE assignments while a representative included higher education and vice chairman of the Education Committee. She worked on the Social Services Davis AS A descendant of the Appropriations Committee and Consumer Affairs During her terms in the legislature, one of the bills Mrs Nalder sponsored was to purchase easements south of Hill AFB runway in Layton easements are to prevent developers from building homes adjacent to These the runways State University with a ments and recommendations of COG. n THE RESOLUTION also seeks cooperation between cities and county so that master plans of the communities and county can be followed, especially pertaining to residential and commercial growth, schools, parks, streets and highways, and other public facilities degree in elementary educaand child Art tion. development were her associate majors. Mrs. Nalder, having been involved in education and the economics of our education system all her life states that quality education and preparing our REBECCA NALDER has always been concerned about problems in her community and she has served on the Layton City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs. Nalder is an active member of the Utah Order of Women Legislators She was voted the Outstanding Woman of the Year for the Lakeview Business Womens Club in 1972. Mrs. Nalder resides in Layton at 144 Dixie St. with her husband Ned and sons Nathan and Eric. Another son, Adam is attending Dixie College in St. George, Utah. OIUUO who has served us well in the past She is certainly an excellent candidate for the Utah State Senate Nalder supports Mrs Governor Mathesons four point tax limitation program. She feels that property tax relief and removal of the sales tax on food items will be beneficial legislation. She would work in support of such legislation REMEMBER TO VOTE! This is a last reminder: Remember to vote next Tuesday, November 7. COUNTYS 62 voting polls will be open Tuesday from 7 am. until DAVIS pm. If you to vote, Clerks know where call the County Office for informa- dont tion. The office is open weekdays from 8 30 a m. until 5 pm. REGISTERED voters this year will be casting their votes for one U.S. Congressional post, two state senators, eight state two representatives, county commissioners, a sheriff, clerk, auditor, as- sessor, recorder, treasurer, attorney and surveyor; two supreme court judges, three district judges, three precinct constables, two school board members, a justice of the peace and a West Point cemetery from those two posts, interest does not seem at a very high pitch. Much of this years general election, because of it being a election, will to be the home focus on down to politics. AND front-rig- ht the grass roots of GETTING the most attention should be the sheriff race, followed closely by the two and four-yea- r posts for county commission. Clerk County Rodney Walker said he expects an above average turnout for this election because of the interest m the two above mentioned races. MRS. LOUISE Henson, chairman of the Davis County Democratic party commented on her pleasure in having Rebecca Nalder on the ballot for the Senate seat. "Mrs. Nalder is an active Democrat Tuesday: Last Chance 8 f. 4 Y 1 4iT t SfV 4 If approved by the cities, no petition for annexation can be accepted by a city without the petition being first considered in public session with com- ftSext Museum in Layton The Kershaw Homestead in Layton is an ancestral home of Rebecca Nalder. She frequently serves as a hostess for groups touring the home. In the past she has hosted a reception for Congressman Gunn McKay and has held an annual open house for the Utah Historical Society. REBECCA NALDER attended Davis County schools and graduated from Utah She is knowledgeable about state and federal concerns and would use this knowledge to work for the citizens in Senate District 22. pioneer Adams family, Mrs Nalder is vitally concerned with the preservation of Utahs history. She has served in a fund raising capacity for the Heritage . right BUT ASIDE in - 3. said Commissioner Flint. And I dont think thats sheriff. County and she is active in group and youth activities in her community. r L - stitute teacher t t FARMINGTON The November 7 general election in Davis County could turn into a heated battle, especially in the race for County Commission and Rebecca Adams Nalder, a veteran of the Utah House of Representatives, was selected by the Democratic party as a replacement candidate to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the withdrawal of a candidate Mrs. Nalder is a lifelong resident of Davis County. At the present time she is a sub- ' f - , tMk . the county. He explained that some annexations in the past had been completed for long periods By GARY R. BLODGETT REBECCA N4LDER 4 i - neighboring communities and cil. THE AGREEMENT in a sense a gentlemens agreement between the cities council-asks and that all cities present their proposals for annexation or rezoning to COG before final action is taken. County Planner Joe Moore, who presented the proposal to the County Commissioners, said the proposal will enable mayors to discuss, recommend and coordinate future annexations. saves embarrassment - i "A. - a, He a 1 LLL W till VI 1 THE SHERIFF race has taken on a new look with the nomination of veteran officer Brant Johnson, of Kaysville, to succeed Leo Monks, of Bountiful, who died October 21 of a heart attack while deer hunting. Mr. Johnson, a Republican, will oppose incumbent sheriff William (Dub) Lawrence. BOTH ARE experienced law enforcement officers. Mr. Lawrence was a Bountiful police officer' before taking reins as sheriff four years ago. the Mr. Johnson was chief deputy to William Peters, who was defeated by Sheriff Lawrence The GOP candidate was also a Utah Highway Patrol officer for ten years and served 2'2 years as special criminal investigator for the Davis County Attor- neys Office before going into private business vis iVlayors Aareemen FARMINGTON - Davis County mayors have accepted an agreement clarifying annexations that became effective Ncv. 1 THE FOUR page agreement sets up procedures for annexation proposals to be reviewed by the city affected but also by the Council of Governments and allows for input from affected residents Among points outlined for annexation proposals. The COG will be notified of annexations with affected cities submitting a copy of the annexation petition, plat or map with description of proposed annexation area, statement listing purpose for annexation and an outline of the citys timetable to provide services to the area CITIES WILL also be asked to provide a general policy statement relating to expansion of boundaries and an- nexation. The agreement stipulates that a map will be prepared showing what unincorporated areas each city anticipates will come into its boundaries. Before an annexation can take place, the proposals must be placed on the COG J agenda anu copies of that agenda must be sent to affected cities and the first three petitioners on the petition The COG will review the proposal, ask for comments from interested parties and can make a recommendation to the city affected within five days. THE AGREEMENT also covers proposed subdivisions of three or more dwellings in unincorporated areas and rezomng of one or more acres within one mile of a city. The County Planning Commission will mail One would have to be blind or completely unobserving to not realize there will be an election next week (Tuesday). This corner at 1800 South Orchard Drive is typical of many other intersections in Davis County. Candidates will have some job to take them down afterwards also. copies of the proposed changes to such cities and allow time for com- ments from those officials before action is taken. THE RACE for two-yecommissioner features Morris F. a y-experienced of Swapp, against Republican, Bountiful mayor and four years on the city council. ONE OF the closest races in the November 7 election could commisbe for the four-yea- r sion post which pits Democrat Boyd Ivory against Republican Ernest Eberhard, well-know- can- n didates and both newcomers to politics. In the lone U S. Congressional race, Democrat Gunn McKay long-tim- e incumbent, will face Jed Richardson, Republican; Dennis A. DeBoer, Independent Party, and Robert T. Owens, American Party MR. OWENS is the only candidate on a Davis County ballot representing the American Party. Incumbent Republican Haven J. Barlow will oppose Democrat Rebecca Nalder for the State Senate seat from District 22 Ms. Nalder was a late appointee by the Democratic Party after O.T. Softeland resigned for personal reasons IN STATE Senate No 21, Sherman A. District (Sherm) Wayment, Republican, will oppose Keith Warner, a city or the county cant take final action on an annexation without first considering comments and recommendations from COG during a public meeting The Davis County Planning Commission and county commission cant act before reviewing comments of officials from affected cities appearing before either group. ANNEXATIONS of less than two acres will be exempt from such action, the agreement says, tb A. ROBERT Miller, Democrat, will face Robert H Garff, Republican, in District 57, and Glen E Brown, Republican, will Democrat Penny Davis in District oppose Austad 66. Republican Long-tim- e in- cumbent Rodney W. Walker will Democrat oppose Jonathan S Hughes fbr county clerk; and Ludeen Goodfellow Gibbons, Republican, will seek the county auditor post against Democrat Haven Ralph Kathleen DEMOCRAT A Mathias will oppose Carol Dean Hill Page for county recorder, Pauline W. McBride, Republican, will face Democrat Michael W. Crippen for county and treasurer; Republican Rodney Smith Page will seek election for county attorney against Democrat H Ralph Klemm County Assessor Thayne W Corbridge and County Surveyor H Glenn Austin, both Republicans, will run unopposed ALSO RUNNING unop- - There will be three candidates each vying for honors in two of the four State House of Representative districts Five districts will feature just two candidates and the other district, No. 52, will see Clifford S. LeFevre running unopposed. F. EDWIN Rogers, Republican, Warren Smith Wimmer, Democrat, and Dan Stanger, Independent Party, will seek election in District District 53, Franklin W. incumbent Knowlton, Republican will oppose Ernest F. Durbano, Democrat; and Don Reay, of the Independent Party. In INCUMBENT Republican V. Hansen of Farmington will face Nome Gilbert, Democrat, in the race for State Representative, Dis- James trict 54 District 55 will pit Paul Lloyd Selleneit, Republican, Jay T. Beck, Democrat; and in District 56, against are three posed constables-Loui- A. Henson, County Precinct, se Davis C. P. Bur-bidg- e, Bountiful City Precinct; and Olen D. Layton City Precinct. Also, two Supreme Court Justices and three district judges will be unopposed in the November 7 election. However, voters should cast their ballot for or against of these candidates. Laf-fert- SUPREME COURT ices are Gordon R D Frank Wilkins Just- Hall and Three judges, all from District Two, are Ronald O. Hyde, J Duffy Palmer and John F. Wahlquist. They will be elected for terms Thomas A Lawrence will face incumbent John D. Stewart in a race for justice of the peace. six-ye- n TWO SEATS will be up for election for the Davis Board of Education K. Roger Bean and Dee R Forbes will compete from Precinct No. 4, and Bess T. Jensen and H Jay Stephens will vye for the seat from Precinct No 5 LaMar Paice is unopposed for West Point Cemetery commissioner School Board To f.7sef fJov. 7 - FARMINGTON Regular of the Davis County meeting Democrat. 51. A Irvine R Bountiful, Democrat David M. Farmer, also of Bountiful, who is a newcomer to politics. A retired school principal, Mr. Swapp served 12 years as Jr., both Republican David will oppose Democrat Duane A. Burnett. incumbent politicall- Hev; Signs To filark Vote Areas FARMINGTON - Therell be a new look at Davis Countys 62 polling places next Tuesday, Oct 7 VOTE HERE signs will be installed at all the polling sites, including schools and other public buildings used for voting, said County Clerk Rodney Walker. The signs, sturdy-buil- t and with an American flag painted on the sign, will replace-thold signs and some flags, the county clerk explained However, the American flag will continue to fly where jossible, but the flag on the sign will resemble the real flag in some cases. HE SAID voting polls will be open Tuesday from 7 am. until 8 pm. grb Board of Education will be held Nov 7 at 7 p m in the district Administration Building in Farmington. AMONG ITEMS to be dis- cussed will be several personnel matters, a bid opening for North Davis Jr High in Clearfield, review of several special state and regional meetngs concerning Board member, Supt. 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