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Show November 1 02.qxd 12/7/2021 3:17 PM Page 11 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VII Issue II Page 11 November 1, 2002 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2 year terms) DISTRICT 7 Glenn A. Donnelson Republican 874 E. 2100 N. N. Ogden UT 84414 (801) 782-2640 Fleet Manager K. Wayne Stevenson Democrat 1145 E. 1675 N. N. Ogden UT 84414 (801) 782-5611 Email: What is the number one issue facing your Legislative District? What ideas do you have for balancing the State's budget? How do you feel about current legislation dealing with gifts to public officials? What do you preceive to be the biggest threat locally to our "Homeland Security"? I feel the same issues facing my district is the same as that of the state. There are two critical issues: 1st Education -- How do we move forward and improve the quality of our education? How do we handle increased student growth and need for additional buildings? How can we encourage more parent and community involvement? 2nd Issue is the budget. The answer is NOT, and a big NOT, increased taxes. 1st we need to look at all state departments and start from the top down. Get rid of the kingdom building. Get rid of the mentality of “we have the money; let’s spend it before they take it away from us.” We need to look at contracting services out, especially those that the private sector can do. I voted for no gifts and still will. The biggest threat is not having local control. When the Federal Government has control, we lose. “Homeland Security” must be on the local level. Growth. However, education is a major concern as well. To develop our trustlands to their fullest potential. The taxation of internet sales. I feel that legislation should be more The deposit of radioactive products in our State & the chemical deposirestrictive. I think it is wrong for tory located in Tooele. public officials to take gifts. wstevenson@weber.k12.ut.us Educator and Small Business Owner HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2 year terms) DISTRICT 8 George E. Hall Democratic 1528 28th Street, Ogden, UT 84403 (801)334-9680 Email: hallforhouse@aol.com The issue of greatest concern in House District 8 is the same that faces the entire State; that of funding for public education. Classroom size, recruitment and retention of qualified teachers, and textbook and supplies shortages are foremost among the needs that must be addressed in the near term. Sales, income and property taxes weigh heavily on individual taxpayers. It is reasonable to consider other potential revenue sources, such as the proposed Action Plan for Public Lands and Education initiative. On the expense side, a reprioritization of statewide needs should be conducted to identify possible savings. It is incumbent on lawmakers and other public officials to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Presentation of even the smallest gift can carry a connotation of an attempt to garner influence. I would support more restrictive legislation if elected. The United States is vulnerable to terrorist threats. Adequate funding must be provided local law enforcement to protect our population. But a threat we also face is the loss of civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. We must be vigilant to insure that we do not lose what is most precious about America. Business Owner and Manager Peter H. Hines Did not respond to questionnaire. Green 1324 25th St. Apt. B, Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 393-1455 Jay Johnson Libertarian 1654 Capitol St. Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 778-0486 Email: jayshar@bigfoot.com Reducing the excessive tax burden currently carried by Utah’s citizens. Cutting wasteful spending. Eliminating government programs that don’t perform. The First Amendment protects dona- The gradual erosion of personal liberties in the name of national securitions during campaigns, but lobbyty or fighting terrorism. ists should not be able to persuade legislators with gifts. The number one issue for this district is funding the myriad of programs supported by the State of Utah. Education is the greatest problem; but there are many right behind that. The Utah State Legislature has a record of careful spending. That is the reason we are in as good financial condition as we are. (Rainy day Fund, Previous conservative budgets.) The present downturn in the economy has made it much more difficult. We must do all we can to hold the line in spending without raising taxes. It should be more restrictive. I have sponsored a bill to accomplish that very thing. We must do all we can to remove the perception that voting positions can be purchased. The threat to local homeland security is the attitude that we are developing in our communities towards crime. The moral fiber of our people must change to an attitude of obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law of this land. If elected, what would be your top priority? What are your qualifications for this elected position? Are there any changes in policy or procedure that you would make in this elected office? If so, what are they? What ideas do you have for streamlining expenditures in the office’s budget? Engineer Joseph G. (Joe) Murray Republican 1030 Peach Drive Ogden, UT 84404 (801) 393-7062 Retired Chief of Ogden Fire Department WEBER COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT A (4 year terms) Camille T. Cain Republican 2343 E. Regency Dr. Ogden, UT 84403 (801) 399-8590 Email: ccain@co.weber.ut.us This candidate is unopposed. WEBER COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT B (4 year terms) Kenneth A. Bischoff Republican 1376 Lark Circle Ogden, UT 84403 (801) 393-6374 kbischof@co.weber.ut.us Incumbent County Commissioner John H. Thompson Democrat 1506 24 St. Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 621-1808 jthompso.orcl@state.ut.us Retired Marine Corps Major, ORS Agent in State Dept. of Human Resources With our current economic downturn, the top priority will be to deliver a balanced, no growth budget with NO TAX INCREASE. This will be accomplished through a process of prioritizing programs and services provided by the County. Services and expenses that are essential will be continued while others may be reduced or eliminated. Weber County Commissioner for the past 4 years. Resident of Weber Co. for the past 37 years. Small business owner for 35 years. Five children and a wife who has taught in Public School for 20 years. To make government less invasive requires that we constantly evaluate policies and procedures to determine if they meet our current needs. Those policies and procedures that are no longer needed should be removed. Our goal should be to shrink govt. not grow it. We need to ask questions such as why do we do it? and how can it be done better? We need to look at a number of ideas and methods. They would include downsizing some programs, Technology updates, privatizing in some areas and prioritizing expenditures. The result should be to get the most benefit to our community for the least cost. Request a top to bottom review of all county departments and understand who is to do what. Understand the commissioners role with the oversight responsibilities. Make sure we are doing what we should be and we are doing it the best we can. Those areas we shouldn't be in, seek to eliminate these functions and use the savings elsewhere. Over 25 years in public service, Leadership, character, integrity, management, and financial experience. Will bring a new perspective and attitude to the commission. Not afraid to offer new ideas, ways to do things. Getting away from just because it has been done one way doesn't mean we have to do it that way. Yes. I would make the change that if you are a county employee, and treat citizens poorly, disrespectfully, or rudely or misuse county property or abuse your authority and violate the public trust you will be seeking other employment. I would review non basic, essential, and necessary functions performed by the county. I will look hard at ways to improve the paying of unpaid fines and taxes. I would ask why the Conference Center comes up for review every two years to save tax dollars as well as review the costs of the Ice Sheet and Golden Spike. Barring a public vote, I'd offer to make them self sufficient or cancel operations to save $3M per year. The $3M tourism fund should also be closely looked at as well as why are more people working now for the county then four years ago? I would streamline the property assessment process. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS P O BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 Jewelry Repair Silver & Gold Largest Silver & Amber Inventory in Town (801) 393-1986 278 Historic 25th St. Ogden, UT 84401 Taraneh’s |