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Show Friday. September 24, 1999, THE DAILY HERALD, PRIMARY 1999 CaIOLA W Three candidates are run- Southside district. Age: 50 Education; Two years at , Utah Technical College Civic background: Attends many City Council meetings fvichard Dougan Age: 45 Education: Associate's Professional background: Degree in electronic engineering and computer science from Utah Valley Community Is a postal carrier How long College What major issues are you concerned about? City Council meeting structure, s. in city council and shorten meetings; he would like to Hzriprove spending on things audi as streets; give better attention to utilities and roads Imake the quality of work bet? !''.:: j&sds. i,What one make if elected? Poulsen wants to explore different ways to cut taxes such as getting more car dealerships into town, keep crime down, continue to strengthen the neighborhoods, deal with absentee landlords and encroachment of apartments into neighborhoods, dissolve traffic problems and he would like to see the council get away from the deluge of paper and use computers more. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Poulsen said he is using his old campaign signs to keep the budget low. He says he wants to show the average Joe Citizen they don't have to give an arm and a leg issue. How do you plan to fund your campaign? He's not sure yet. Right now be is using personal money and hasn't do you plan to fund your campaign? Personal LLHow thing would you like to say to voters? solicited for donations. What one thing would you like to say to voters? "Xpur right to vote is one of the most precious rights of democracy and so you should us it we, are losing pur rights." ,,How can voters find out "Get out and vote." , more about you and your campaign? Web page Dpuganweb.com. campaign? Call McDonald at home , 377-324- 8. ipharddouganjuno.com. Call hifp at home at Dennis PouSsen y In Springville, seven candidates are vying for three available City Council seats. High grad, attended BYU. Age: 50 373-280- 377-486- " Civic background: Member of the board of directors of Springville Chamber of Commerce (president this , year), involved with Folkfest since its inception, Art City Days committee, Playhouse board of directors. . t Age: 65 Bachelor's degree from BYU, graduate from the Army nvuuimuuuj ttiiui Ipj General Staff , Professional background: Worked for Springville Herald for 25 years. Owns own sound and lighting company and does local deejay work. College, j. Civic background: How long have you lived in the community? Entire Chairman of the Folkfest, chaired a committee to help develop Spring Creek Park, coached youth soccer and js director of development for the Springville Museum of Art. life. ' Professional background: in the community? Grew up in Springville, moved away in 1961 with the Army, retired and returned in 1989. u What major issues are you concerned about? He says -- he's concerned about the perception in Springville that the city's administration is running the City Council non-elect- younger families like his own. What changes would you make if elected? He says he How do you plan to fund your campaign? Private donations. What one thing would you like to say to voters? He says Springville is going in a good direction, and would like to improve on that direction and keep Springville a good would encourage cooperation between the city, the city's youth and their parents. He would like to see what the city could offer youth in terms of something to do with their spare time, but beReves there are outlets available to them already. family community. He would like to encourage the right businesses to locate in Springville. , "'How do you plan to fund your campaign? Donations from private citizens and his own funds. What one thing would you ' M&e to say to voters? He says hia years advising admirals and generals, handling budgets larger than Springville's, and creat-je- g and implementing policy make him highly qualified for the City Council. He says he doesn't necessarily aspire to ;, this office, but feels a responsi-- , b$ty to the community. 6 . sional back-ground: : . EgComover owner, sold . interest in U j - What major issues are you concerned about? He says he would like to attract viable businesses to increase the tax base and would like to see light manufacturing, and retail along Main Street, He says the city can't just wait around for it to happen, that the city may need to offer incentives. RDA might be part of the solution. What changes would you make if elected? He says he'd like to make it easier for con- tractors and developers to build in Springville and would also like to make it easier for new businesses to come into town. He says red tape and meeting city timelines make it tough. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Donations and own finances. What one thing would you like to say to voters? He doesn't want to see property taxes go up disproportionately with inflation. He says he would like the city to look twice at building the discussed recreation center, that when he gets into office he will begin to evaluate the need and move accordingly. He says he would like to look at volunteer possibilities throughout the city, including those that could affect the crime and drug prob- lems within the city. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Call him at 489-887- 0 in the evenings or call Mark Washburn at 7. Steve Curtis 1. . degree from BYU. Civic background: Served on the Springville Industrial Park Board. ; Profes--.. in the community? Five years, Age: 55 Education: Attended BYU and the University of Utah. Civic background: Appointed City Council member 20 months ago when Calvin Bird stepped down. Spent 4 12 years on Springville Planning Commission, was a member of the board of adjustment, was the liaison between City Council and planning commission, and is chairman of the newly formed utilities board. t Age: NA NA Education: NA Civic Background: NA Professional Background: NA How long have you lived in the community? Black has lived in Genola for 10 years. He is married and has five children. analyze what's happening elsewhere in South Utah County and record it so that Genola can make informed decisions later, as they become needed. What changes would you make if elected? He believes some minor changes could be made to improve the community. At present, the zoning in Genola is Al agriculture and this needs addressing because it's restrictive to some homeowners and to some of the town's elderly who no longer want to farm. How do you plan to fund your campaign? NA What one thing would you like to say to voters? "Genola is unique," he said. "Right now government in Genola is simple." Hunt feels Genola has the potential to grow, the growth needs to be sensible, but not so restrictive that residents' children want to move away when they become adults. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? NA Professional background: Has worked for Amcor in Provo for 13 years, currently as the plant manager. How long have you lived in the community? Entire life. What major issues are you concerned about? He says the major issue is trying to get some tax base in Springville. He says the city has several different areas designated for commercial retail growth, and hopefully that will come along. He says he's also concerned about the residential growth. What changes would ycu make if elected? He says he would like to see the city con- tinue in its current direction, that if the city keeps going that way Springville will come out on top. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Mostly by contributions and some from his own pocket. What one thing would you like to say to voters? His main message is for voters to get out and vote. He says Springville's primary will be considered more fair than the city's old nominating convention, and that if he is he will represent voters the best way he can. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Call 489-562- Gene Faux Age: 55 Education: Bachelor's and master's degree from BYU. Civic background: Involved in jiimuiMBmi youth sports. .11 al ' back- ground: ; V Self-employ- since 1974, currently involved with Cascade Car Wash. i. Lr&J How long have you lived in the community? Nearly 25 years. What major issues are you concerned about? Faux says the major issue in Utah Valley and probably statewide is growth, how it's managed and all the things that come about from growth. He says with growth there are crime, safety, pollution, social and health problems. What changes would you Age: NA Hunt has Education: He was educat worked on the Board of Adjustments in Genola for six years. Profes- sional Background: Ik John Roberts Background: Age: .few. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? NA Sherry Hunt Education: NA John Black Page A7 dfcfc? X. Civic Profes-sion-- He will be going door to door after the primary. Business 'Age: 36 Education: Springville . 489-565- Education: Bachelor's , . 489-427- Liberty Safe four years ago, still involved in the company. How long have you lived 491-873- Age: 50 can voters find out more about you and your campaign? He says to. contact 2. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Call him at home at or at work at Jay Crosby nQHow 489-516- . ' says getting the utility center online so Springville can generate more sales tax revenue for the city by selling power to other cities is important. What changes would you make if elected? He says he would like to continue seeing more emphasis that green space keeps pace with the growth. The current council has done a pretty good job and is pointing Springville in a good direction; He says he would add a little youth to the mix, which would be representative of the Retired from the military. How long have you lived the people who have worked with him on civic projects or. ;. ,' calj him at ',;,;,.. ..." What major issues are you concerned about? He . run for City Council. What one thing would you like to say to voters? Thank you for standing up." How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Call him at home, to " How can voters find out more about you and your the Genola believes now is the time to gressive about increasing the tax base What changes would you McDonald suggests a library card user fee for those who use the library instead of a tax hike for everyone; he would listen to the people; he would do background research before voting on an on all the Three candidates are vying for two positions on City Council. What major issues are you concerned about? Black Traffic, protecting the neighborhoods and quality of life, landlordrenter issues, lowering property taxes, being pro- What changes would you make if elected? What changes would you lauke if elected? Dougan IX ter). What major issues are you concerned about? you concerned about? McDonald said high taxes, keeping with the general plan, affordable living, accessory apartments, the Ironton development and the recent property tax hike to help fund city library operations are his big issues. pro- grammer How long have you lived in the community? 20 years iint8 to cut down business How long have you lived in the community? 25 years What major issues are 'Professional background: opera-Ifion- Owns his own floral supply 25 years schools Is a computer technician Professional background: (Q have you lived in the community? ""'Civic background: Ran for county commission but lost; has helped neighborhood chair ' with issues; Boy Scouts; church callings; volunteers at fading, roads, city Education: Three years of business college Civic background: Been on the Board of Adjustments, chair of the City Council's land use committee, neighborhood chair, Boy Scouts, Youth Services Board, Freedom Festival and church callings Wayne McDonald ning for one Provo City Council position in the v. xftfc-- Provo. Utah ed at Snow College, University of Utah and Jrt West Ark. Civic Background NA She is a homemaker and has three children. How long have you lived in the community? Hunt has Background: NA How long have you lived in the community? Roberts lived in Genola since 1976. What major issues are you concerned about? Hunt comes originally from Goshen. He is married to a Genola native and has seven children feels she's concerned and caring enough about the town and the people of Genola and all its issues to be part of the team that assesses its needs, as it looks forward to inevitable growth and change. and grandchildren. believes the people of Genola are a close knit community with few problems. Only minor adjustments are needed to carry Genola forward in it's development. Of these, water and roads are a priority he said and need to be addressed. What changes would you make if elected? NA How do you plan to fund your campaign? NA What one thing would What changes would you make if elected? The town is going to change; change is natural and will be good if it is managed properly, Hunt said. How do you plan to fund your campaign? NA What one thing would you like to say to voters? Hunt's decision to run for office was a decision. She feels she knows the town and the people. She has the time to serve, and is ready to make a difference in the community. She said she's familiar with the town ordinances and has a grasp on Genola's public affairs. "I am not a politician," said Hunt, "I am just ready to give something back to the community." , you like to say to voters? Roberts said he was raised to believe that everyone owes a debt to their community. "Both my father and grandfather were in the House of Representatives and now it's my turn to offer my services if they are needed. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? NA make if elected? He says isn't actually legally bound. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Personal Springville citizens need to get together and decide what it wants to be as a city. Strong leadership will unite people, that the RDA issue has been divisive. The city also needs to ensure the infrastructure keeps pace with the growth. He says the city needs to do what it can to keep kids occupied and interested in something other than illicit types of activities like drug use. finances. What one thing would you like to say to voters? She says to get involved. Register to vote, then do it. How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Her address is isnielsk80bigplan-et.com- . She will also be going door to door to register voters. How do you plan to fund your campaign? Out of his James own pocket, and does accept contributions. W. Reed Age: 63 What one thing would you like to say to voters? Education: Bachelor's degree from BYU He says the city needs to come together as a community, that everyone needs to have input, but then the city needs to come to some resolve and decide what it wants to be. Civic background: Newcomer in politics. Profes-sion-- al back- ground: Retired purchasing agent. How long have you lived in the How can voters find out more about you and your campaign? Go to the web site at http:www.fauxcity.com or him at fauxfauxcity.com. r community? Entire life. Jacquie Nieteon What major issues are you concerned about? He Age: 37 says Springville is experiencing tremendous population growth, and it's not being balanced with the commercial development to provide the revenues necessary to support it. He says the city needs to generate much more sales tax. What changes would you Education: Working on BYU bachelor's degree. Civic background: Campaigned for Max Baucus, involved in local Neighborhood Watch program. Professional background: at home as area coordi- Works nator for an exchange student program. How long have you lived in the community? 16 What major issues are you concerned about? He make if elected? He says Springville is not generating the sales tax all the other surrounding communities are. He says the Redevelopment Agencj is a possibility, and that the council should continue to con- . sider a lot of possibilities. As for the drug problem, he t Two years in November. What major issues are you concerned about? She says her biggest issue is to clean up Springville physically, to make sure the city stays chaxming. She says she doesn't think the Redevelopment Agency is bad for some cities, but there are better ways to help Springville grow financially. She says the RDA is the wrong move for Springville, because the city is not big enough to generate enough incentives for new companies, and too many homeowners will be affected. What changes would you make if elected? She was bothered when a lot of residents came to a council meeting to ask the council to postpone approval of a proposed development and the council said it couldn't on legal grounds. She says there are legalities, but the council says Bountiful is having and that Springville should seriously look into adopting the same approach. How do you plan to fund your campaign? He's financing the campaign on his own, but may consider requesting citizen donations after the primary. sue-ces-s, What one thing would you like to say to voters? . He says he wants to continue the successful programs that ', have been started, and praises, the present council for getting ' the city's budget back in black. How can voters find out more aooui you ana your campaign? Call 489-679- 0, and look for newspaper ads. i "k |
