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Show Free Press - Wednesday, August 15. 1984 - Page 3 Fox, Mellor vie for seat in Utah House of Representatives mmmam ii. i Citizaia in District 57 which includes the west side of American Fork and all of Uhi will have the opportunity to choose between two candidates for seats in the Utah House of representatives in the primary election August 21. Merrill C. Fox and Carl Mellor are vying for the house seat up for grabs when Neal Evans decided not to seek reelection. Both men are Republicans and both are from LebL Each has waged a strong campaign since the conventions in Fox, a dairy farmer and owner of trucking company, admits "the number one reason I'm a candidate is that the Republican party approached me and asked me to "Utah faces many hard decisions in the field of education. Skyrocketing enrollments demand a higher level of funding, yet state revenue dictates that every run." expenditure be carefully weighed Mellor retired this year after a and reviewed." Mellor believes teaching and administrative career that basic in education. His main reasons for reading, writing, math, spelling, entering the political arena are speaking, citizenship and producer-consume- r because he believes citizens have a skills can and must be right to know who is giving the products of effective schools. He direction to and from what source believes it is possible to establish a comes the input for decisions made community college system in north at the legislative level, "people are Utah County at minimal expense. more important than political Mellor vows to devote full time to strategies," he said. serving the legislative needs of Since announcing his condidacy, citizens in American Fork and Fox has expressed his views on the Ihi. Fox explained, "I've worked on importance of economic growth. His campaign literature includes different committees with the statements about flooding and legislature it's exciting to see water development and the specific things happen and be a complex issues of improving the part of it" state's educational system. "We should take a look at a June Both candidates are familiar with the county and the state political system. Fox has been a county and state convention delegate and a member of the Utah Agriculture Advisory Board. Mellor has been a voting district chairman, a precinct chairman and a member of the Utah County central committee. Carl Mellor Keith Richan is relying on his past experience and his record to convince voters he should be reelected to the Utah County Commission. Richan, who is finishing up a four-yeterm on the commission and r term, seeking another said, "My record as a commissioner in keeping costs down and government under control is good. I feel I have been very effective. Because I have had this experience, I feel I can be even a better commissioner in my next term." Richan says the three most important issues for the upcoming election are: -- A willingness to listen and counsel with the people, and the ability to examine all sides, be fair and consistent and to devote the necessary time and energy for the job. -- To keep government under control and to manage it wisely and efficiently. -- To maintain close and good working relationships with city, state and federal governments, especially in support of President Reagan's approach to disbursing ar i V nun i nyT two-yea- Cooperation with city governments, economic development and adequate planning are three of major areas J. Oneil Miner, canr didate for county commissioner, says county government needs improvement. And Miner feels he is the man to bring about the necessary changes. Miner, who works as a private consultant, is quick to commend the current County Commission for its work, but stresses that he feels more can be done. "The county is only operating at ' half throttle," Miner says. ' One of his major concerns is cooperation with the cities in the county, cooperation he says could be improved through the existing, but ineffective, Council of Governments. "We have got to establish an effective line of communication between the county and city governments," Miner says. The county is responsible for developing the agenda for those meetings, and Miner says the commission needs to step out and offer the necessary leadership. A second important need is ' economic development. "In the county, we are waiting for things to happen instead of making them happen," Miner says. He urges an active involvement with the state Economic Development Agency and says the county needs to seek new businesses to locate in the county. That type of aggressiveness would broaden the county's tax base, ! create more jobs and bring more money into the county's coffers, "making us a more viable entity." It's something he thinks he can make happen. . "What I think I can offer is a two-yea- J. Oneil Miner public voice that can speak the language of those businesses," Miner says. "I will be out making things happen instead of waiting for them to happen." e would That increased also help solve another problem Miner sees in county government - a demoralized group of county employees. Although they are the most efficient county employees in the state, with one employee for every 595 citizens - the highest ration in Utah - they have only received a three percent increase in salaries over the past three years. That's not good enough, Miner, ' tax-bas- ' says. u u u un n .a - COOPERATION WITH CITIES - Communication : understand and deal effectively .'nw We Publisher ' Postmaster: Send address changes to P.O. Box 7. American Fork, Utah 14003 n r . . . n and responsiveness are the keys. We can only have low only if we We expand our We need to improve Utah Lake. We need to dredge the need to be wise stewards of our resource - water. "Oneil Miner will bring I vigorous, intelligent and dynamic approach to County Government. His educational background and experience in business and political affairs indicate his contribution will be major g Carl & Leona Jones; Mapleton, Ut. "Utah County needs leadership! We know Oneil Miner is well educated and will provide that leadership and work to establish effective comGovernment " munication and make efficient decisions in - County ' : LeGrande Owen Anderson; PI. Grove, Ut. Retired Teacher & Connie Ward; Spanish Fork, Ut. knew Oneil when he and his lovely wife lived in Spanish Fork He is a hard working, honest and effective leader in business, community "We Miner in school. I've known his father and grandfather and the Miner family for many years - I'm pleased to support Oneil for County Commissioner and highly recommend him as a capable leader Oneil and religious affairs. What a great asset he would be to Utah County as Commissioner." . and administrator." Thomas; Provo, Ut. Ralph E. West; American Fork, Ut. Businessman business while attending " hard working. We urge your Support for him for County Commission in solving the complex country problems of the future." Oneil Miner lor over 25 years. He worked for our college it BYU, He is personable, honest and Vote Miner v.. ... job." Republicans in this area agree: There is No Substitute for Experience. State legislators, Republican state delegates, and community leaders all over Utah agree: There is no substitute for experience, especially when it comes to Utah's $2.4 billion budget. Resources are scarce. And the candidates who are best qualified to balance the needs of the state with the ability of taxpayers to pay are Norm Bangerter and Val Oveson. For ten years, Bangerter has worked hard in the state legislature of those years to do just that-ei- ght in leadership positions and four of those years as Speaker of the House of Representatives. And, since 1980, Val Oveson has been carefully looking at state spending as State Auditor. Together, they're prepared to make the most of your tax dollar. They're prepared for the job. And more and more Utahns agree. Barfcerter Oveson GOVERNOR BA LT. GOVERNOR I , - He will make a major difference Paid Political Advertisement ' i. vv V V 1 The following Utah County civic leaders have formally endorsed Norm Bangerter and Val Oveson for governor and lieutenant L governor. UTAH COUNTY OREM Stanley Walker, county treasurer Delance Squire, mayor Earl Farnsworth, councilman Harley Gillman, councilman Blaine Willes, councilman Ronald Smith, county surveyor E. L Sunberg, county auditor ALPINE CITY Don A. Christiansen, mayor Wayne Hickenlooper, councilman Ron Rasmussen, councilman PAYSON AMERICAN FORK Malcolm H. Beck, mayor Kent Evans, councilman PLEASANT GROVE David R. Holdaway, mayor Dell L Young, councilman Russ Williams, councilman Don Dixon, councilman Steven Sowby, councilman Kay Hutchings, councilman SALEM Harold Davis, mayor HIGHLAND Eric Adamson, mayor Ken Monson, councilman SPANISH FORK Enoch A. Ludlow, mayor Rex Woodhouse, councilman Russell Gerber, councilman "A political leader should be educated, straight forward, experienced and well skilled in dealing with people - Oneil Miner has these qualifications. He has (he abilities and talents to be vigorously involved El the Richan was chairman of the Utah County Planning Commission prior to his election to the County Prepared for the job. - Amy Valentine; Provo, Ut. Republican National Committee Woman "We've known that qualify me for Second class postage paid at Lehi Post Office WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT MINERS & Glen Keith Richan Subscription price $9 50 per year property. Henry Gardner Businessmen Richan currently serves on the Governor's Advisory Council, which he feels gives him a chance to flooding costs. represent the county on the state Some of the current issues facing level. "This is extremely vital, with the county that Richan says he is the federal funds coming through anxious to deal with include state organizations," Richan said. Richan also feels his background straightening out the controversy surrounding the Thistle mudslide. gives him "extensive experience in The county has made applications to business and county government Brett R. Bezzant Marc Haddock Betty Fowler Editors We've had four major changes in the past six years. We need a master or men wnne we we our must tne oe utilize must tnis vaney consistent, tuny protect people neiping oeauiy plan, "I taught fice." NewMff- - 4. ZONING & PLANNING indeed." cost-cuttin- Telephone Numbers Advertising & Circulation 3. WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT need the Thistle project. He points to g changes made in county government during his first four years as an example of what he has been able to accomplish on the commission. A major reorganization of county government, including the establishment of a county motor pool, saved taxpayers over $2 million while improving efficiency within county government. He is also proud of the fact that the county was able to handle flood costs over the past two years working within the county budget, without floating a bond or enacting a separate mill levy to deal with use the "dam" in place at Thistle as a flood control device, if it is determined to be stable. He has also been active in the project to dredge the Jordan River, which is now on hold until Salt Lake County officials can finish the for the dredging engineering project. He said he hoped the dredging could be completed started by next spring. Richan said he is also concerned that the county "maintains the input we have with the current governor when the new governor takes of- Published weekly by NewWh, Inc. can keep our mill levies and taxes need more jobs. We need to improve our roads, bridges and schools. We must expand our tax base now. We agen- cies. with each other. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Jordan River. federal funds through state West Main, tiehi, Utah 84043 WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES? We ' Merrill Fox Vi2 COUNTY COMMISSION 2. Utah's promote good job National environment. and international markets need to be developed for the many Utah products that could be exported." U.S.P.S. No. , mm tax base. vr W that more needs to be done to Ccljt Jfrcc press FOR YOU AND UTAH COUNTY progress Fox believes that Utah must have economic growth. "I believe " "We can't increase the taxes; we must increase the economic base so we can take better care of our employees," he says. Miner says he is also concerned with the current lack of leadership in water management, demonstrated by the stalled project to dredge the Jordan River. . "We cannot take W for an answer from Salt Lake County," Miner says. "This is an essential step to move forward on solving the Utah Lake high water problems that are going to get worse each year unless we provide the leadership at the County Commission level." Miner says another concern is the lack of effective representation on the state level. AN EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT LEADER if we education." Richan relies on experience, record Miner aims to upgrade commission 1. and get the quality of education back at the top for children and yet make it affordable for the taxpayers," Fox stated. Both men are outspoken on the need for economic development in north Utah County. "We must our informational, expand service and technological industries if we are to retain a sound broad tax base. Our youth trained at Utah schools and universities must find employment within the state if they are to return the investment made in their education V . James Huwlett, councilman Blomquist, councilman LaMar Hatch, councilman Bill LEHI Dee Fowler, councilman Chris Llnd, councilman ' SPRINGVILLE Brent Hammond, mayor Pete Roundy, councilman Pax) lot by the Bangerter 'Oveeon Committee, Ken Qerfl. chairmen |