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Show Proposition Poll Is Taken 1 Hopefuls Favor Tax Revision (From Page 1A, Col. 6) shift the burden of property taxes back and forth between residences and businesses, depending upon economic conditions at a given time, legislative researchers note. Local governments, school districts and improvement districts will still set mill levies and may raise them to meet rising costs. The move to put Proposition 1 on the ballot received widespread, bipartisan support in the most recent session of the State Legislature. In the House, 57 of 75 members favored putting the amendment to the vote; eight voted against, 10 abstained or were not present. In the Senate, the vote was 24 for, three against and two abstentions. A Green Sheet poll of candidates for the State Legislature showed strong support for its passage. Out of 37 responses, 33 were in favor. Three opposed the proposition, one refused to provide a yes or no answer ( see specific answers along with candidate statements in this section). Although the amendment allows an exemption of up to 45 percent, that figure will not be approached immediately because of existing and pending laws, and litigation, which has arisen during the past few years while lawmakers have searched for an appropriate - and legal - means of providing residential property tax relief. Legislators felt property tax relief was vital for homeowners because the steady, sometimes double digit inflation of the 1970s had increased the value of homes significantly, and with it, the amount of property taxes. Boiled down, Proposition 1 provides for the following changes to take place: Passage would result in the implementation of a bill approved this spring exempting 25 percent of the value of residential property. Actually, the reduction would be just five percent. For in 1981, the Legislature passed another bill which gave a 20 percent exemption to all property, namely homes and businesses. It did not apply to property - railroads, mines, utilities. Railroad, mining and utility companies filed suit against the state, contending the exemptions -- -- locally-assesse- d state-assesse- d -- were discriminatory. Most observers feel the companies are likely to win that suit. Passage of Proposition 1 would nullify the lawsuit by allowing the Advertisement Post Is Filled Service Area In KEARNS. Appointment of a new recreation manager for Service Area No. 1 has been announced. Will Soberanes succeeds David Howick in that position. Originally from California, Soberanes is retired from the Military Intelligence, U. S. Army. He holds masters and bachelors degrees from University of Utah in physical and teaches sports at education Skyline Com-munit- y School and at the UofU, where he teaches lifetime sports for children and basketball. The new man- If I W..k . ager will instruct tennis and will also offer golf instruction when the proposed course ' jfc- I am interested in directing the service areas expansion program, Soberanes commented. We hope to enlarge our facilities to include more and better tennis, golf and ice skating, he added. We feel Mr. Soberanes will carry out the desires of the board to improve service and programs for the people in Service Area No. 1, commented Arlo James, chairman of the service area board. COMMENDS BARTON A commendation was recently given to Sen- ator Bill Barton by the Utah Taxpayers Assn. in regards to his vot- ing record in the 1982 Legisl ses- The sion. said Senator Barton had a 75 , ssks record for voting in favor of taxpayers interests, based on five key bills on taxation, and that only 6 of the 29 Senators were rated 60 or above. The UTA explained that this voting record is not a complete indicator of any Legislators actions, but it is the best rating tool available as it is based on the key tax issues of each session. Senator Barton also received a similar commendation from the Utah Taxpayers Assn, for his votes in the 1981 Legislative session. Paid Political Ad by Committee to Re elect Barton. VALLEY. WEST others. At its 6 p.m. session, the council will set a Nov. 9 hearing date on Doug Jacksons appeal of a Planning Commission ruling that the e meat cutting business which he runs out of his home is illegal. vote, the By a part-tim- 3-- 2 commission denied Jacksons request to make the meat cutting operation at 2545 - profeshospital sional office zoning at 4180 W. 3400 South. The change would permit a medical office building as part of the expanding hospital complex. residential Jay Jones and Isabelle Markakis for manufacturing (M-l- ) zoning on 104. acres at -- West. Rezoning would permit storage of house 2400 So. 7200 acof cities, making it cording to existing law. The proposition would make the project -taxand thus the owning cities tax-exem- - able to help Delta and Millard County pay for the impact of the project. The amendment also would remove the limit (75 percent) on the amount of funding the state can provide for education. Proponents contend the legislature needs this flexibility; opponents contend it will help take control out of the hands of local school boards. Service Area To Hold Trustee Post Election UTAH ROSES GREENHOUSE OUTLET Nov. UTAH'S LARGEST GROWER OF CUT FLOWERS AND INDOOR PLANTS. 450,000 SQ. FEET OF GREENHOUSE. INSULATED OR STORM WINDOWS! can replace your present windows or install storm windows over them, (all sizes.) We VERL ASAY CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE 966-839- 1 Most beautiful and lush plants available, every plant on sale FREE ROSE WITH EVERY PURCHASE POT SOT Check Our Wide Selection . . . 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UNDERSTANDING THROUGH INVOLVEMENT I FEET Callouses, corns and bunions Bone spurs and cal-cium deposits Arch problems Ingrown toenails Foot pain and other problems involving feet and lower extremities Paul Maritsas has spent years in private enterprise, county government and com- j munity service. From this broad base of experience in both the private and public sectors, he has emerged with a clear understanding of the countys problems and what must be done to correct them. The overriding defect of the current county commission is the ivory tower image it has created. Until the commission becomes approachable and accessible to all county residents, it will not be effective or equitable. 1 With This Coupon Only Expires 103062 ARE EXTRA IF NEEDED What has happened to the countys elderly, youth, and handicapped residents? Why have they been so often ignored? Until the commission concerns itself with all county residents, the county will never achieve its full potential. With input and cooperation from county residents and businesses, an aggressive commission could help the local Chambers of Commerce bring new clean industry to the valley to strengthen the economy and increase employment. Paul Maritsas has the experience, understanding and desire to bring about the change. DEDICA TED TO SER VICE AND LEADERSHIP EXAMINATION Paul Democrat 8 4370 So. Redwood All Accepted WINDOW. ..WITHOUT OCTOBER - PLANT FREE Insurances YOUR MONEY IS GOING OUT THE (C-2- three-quart- of the 967-333- SAVE MONEY 6. Names of the candidates and their qualifications will be posted in the Magna Community Council foyer as they are received. Those who file before Tuesday will be listed in this newspaper. At present each of the five districts has an incumbent who must refile for office to keep the seat. Votes will be tabulated after the polls close on Nov. 9. According to law, he added, food stamps may be used only to buy food for human consumption, including seeds and plants used in gardens that produce food consumed in eligible households. Try A Want Ad! n Letters of intent should be sent to the Magna Community Council Election Committee, P.O. Box 410, Magna, Utah 84044, on or before trustees. At stake is the seat currently held by Glen Kraft. Kearns residents will vote at Oquirrh Hills, Western Hills and West Kearns elementaries. The Service Area provides park and recreation services in Kearns. The election will be held in conjunction with a vote for a trustee seat on the Kearns Improvement District board. The improvement district provides sewer services, the spokesman noted. program. 'TIS THE SEASON tions. KEARNS. County Service Area No. 1 will hold a special election Dec. 1 for a seat on its board of Food and Nutrition Service in Denver. The action against store owners Dao Van Nguyen and Bon Von Vu will last one year, Wood said. At the end of the disqualification period, the owners may apply for reinstatement of the store in the A VietTAYLORSVILLE. namese shop here was disqualified last Wednesday from the federal food stamp program for repeatedly accepting food stamps for ineligible items. The owners of Vietnam Thuc Pham Market, 4760 So. Redwood Road, were charged with accepting food stamps for serving dishes, glass bowls and plates, teacups, a knife, paper products, bath soap, incense, chopsticks, spoons and medicated oils, according to Billy W. Wood from the U. S. Department of Agriculture moving equipment. SURGERY CALL US Intermountain Power Project (IPP) near Delta. IPP is owned by a conglomerate Chatham St. a legal, use. Also to be set for a hearing on Nov. 9 are a new definition of grade and Duane Gillmans bid for commercial ) zoning on a acre parcel at DISEASES & Podiatrist Foot Specialist When there's trouble o Foot" is (R-l-8- ); i DR. RON BROWN d Store May Not Take Stamps (plus many many more ) Hanging Baskets West Valley for Current zoning Balloting will be carried out bet8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to select candidates from five different geographical areas within the boundaries of Magna. District one boundaries extend from 9200 West to the west side of 8800 West and from 2400 South to 3500 South. District two is bounded on the west by the east side of 8800 West to the west side of 8000 West, then south to 3500 South and north to 2400 South. The boundaries for District four reach from the east side of 8000 West to the west side of 7200 West, then south to 4100 South and north to 2400 South. District five runs from the west side of 8000 West to the Oquirrh Mountains, and includes Bacchus Village, then north to 3500 South and 4100 South. Candidates for office must live within the boundaries of the district they intend to represent. They must be at least age 21 and a resident of the area for at least three years. In addition he or she must submit in writing intention to run for office as well as qualifica- ween 28, 1982 Taylorsville SELLOUM The council will hold hearings tonight on applications by: -- Nov. 9. Thursday, Oct. WEST VALLEY VIEW YUCCA CANE CATARACT ARUM PALMS Zoning Hearings Set For Tonight Two rezoning hearings will be heard tonight (Thursday) by the City Council, which also will set dates for three Election of district representatives to the Magna Community Council will be held at the council office, 3041 So. 8560 West on and local business percentages will narrow, while the percentage paid by mining, railroad and utility companies would decline. The amendment also would end the tax exemption for publicly-owneindustries outside the owning entitys boundaries. This provision stems from construction of the ii In MAGNA. goes in. Before Council UTA J Legislature to be discriminatory by establishing different classifications of property. The 20 percent exemption given to local businesses in the 1981 law was not included in the 1982 bill. It would be repealed. Homeowners would retain the 20 percent and gain an additional five percent granted by the 1982 law. The state, which would still need the same amount of revenue, would be required to take a larger share from businesses than from homeowners, analysts note. Currently, legislative research analysts figure that homeowners pay 48.9 percent of the burden, compared to about 21 for local businesses and 18 for mines, railroads and utilities. Predictions differ about how the burden will break down if the proposition is passed, but most agree the difference between residential 2 Magna Council Will Hold Vote 4 Year County Commission President, Valley International, Inc. Director, Salt Lake County Real Estate Division. Associate member, American Society for Public Administration. Regional governor and member of International Board of Directors, American Society of Appraisers. Director of Personnel, Sugar House Boys Club. Special award recipient. National Alliance of Businessmen. Department chairman, Utah State Employees Charitable Fund Drive. Volunteer worker, Drug Crisis Center. Member, National Board of Arbitrators. Diretor, Western Boys Baseball league. Paid Political Advertisement |