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Show 12 Tooele Transcript, Thursday, October 28, 1982 Showdown Set For State Senate Karl Swan Working For Another Term Of Office Leroy Rose Hopes To Sway Voters In Race The most difficult problem that the state legislature faces is finding funds to run neces-sar-y government programs, said state Senate candidate Leroy Rose. Because of the slow economy it will be necessary to insist that state agencies operate more efficiently, Mr. Rose said. In addition to working out the financial The tremendous growth in Utahs school age population, coupled with a slowing economy has put a heavy strain on the ability to support expected state services, says Sen. Karl G. Swan. Sen. Swan is seeking to the Utah State Senate, where he has served for the past 12 years. problems we are going to be faced with, another important objective is to protect the quality of family life we have enjoyed in the state, he stated. To solve the problem of growth in the schools during a recession period, we need to look to a means of affecting greater efficiencies, Sen. Swan says. He says this should include encouraging growth of desirable industries and looking toward more private contributios toward traditionally state services. Sen. Swan says his chief objective during the Mr. Rose added, We mast not allow the government to take on responsibilities traditionally reserved for families. We must also put in place law that will protect family memlers from those who make their living by selling their questionable values to us. The challenger to incumbent Sen. Karl G. Swan said that there are enough tax laws to fluid the necessary state programs. I agree with those who believe it is important to improve the economic climate so basi-nemen and those in industry will be in a position to put more people to work, Mr. Rose said. He noted, I am sure there are some areas of term would be to give upcoming four-yestrong leadership within the Legislature and promote greater public understanding of problems and possible solutions to these problems. There will always be some waste in a government which spends $1.5 billion annually, Sen. Swan says. But Utah has generally been more efficient in its operation than most ar ss states. He adds, Utah has led out in many efficiency measures which have been adopted by other states, and in the past few years has cut waste close to a minimum. ' Sen. Swan believes tourism is a vital issue for Tooele County. Growth in Tooele tourism will have a direct effect on the state because of the potential to the state of millions of dollars from sales taxes and room taxes particularly. He says the issue is vital in Tooele County to give a more diversified economy. The Tooele Senator favors Proposition One because he believes there has been a significant shift to individual property owners in bearing the property tax burden. waste and inefficiency in state government. What is needed is better management of state Karl G. Swan State Senator Democrat The state senator favors stabiliziing the Vitro tailings at their present site, rather than traasporting them to a western Tooele County site. He believes that school teachers are underpaid and that immediate help will have to come from greater efficiencies and improved management. Some programs may have to be cut back or be financed to greater extent by fees. Significant help will have to wait an upturn in the economy, he adds. Passage of Proposition One is essential toward improving a present imbalance, Sen. Swan says. He also states that taxes should remain at the present levels. agencies. Mr. Rose said Leroy Rose State Senator Republican that there are too many government regulations which in some cases cause undue expense to government agencies and consumers. Concerning tourism, Mr. Rose said that it is a vital issue for Tooele County and the state. I would support and look forward to working with Rep. (Jack) Smith in this area. Since tourism is mutually beneficial, the state should play some role in promoting tourism in the county. The state Senate candidate said that he sup- ports better pay for teachers, but adds, At the same time we have those who have not and to the goal of improved public education and they should be removed from the payrolls. Mr. Rose said there are sources available to draw on to help finance education without imwill not contribute . posing new taxes. He said that question of what to do with the Vitro tailings has been a hot issue for too long. I am convinced that they can be stabilized in place for far less money. Therefore I would support leaving them where they are. Assessor Ready To Tackle Office Challenge He noted that one important change has already come about in the automation in assessment of personal and real property. Incumbent County Assessor F. Deris Porter, who is unopposed on this years ballot, is confident that he and his staff will be able to handle challenges that he feels must surely come in the assessment of property. New legislation will also bring other changes, incumbent Porter said. ELECT . 'I HARRY r fc (BUTCH) SHINTON COUNTY SHERIFF L Strong effective leadership Desire to serve the public Professional 10 Years Experience VOTE fJOVELIBER Qualified Bachelors Degree in Police Science I 2nd!- would appreciate your support Paid Political Advertisement 1 He worked as chairman of the Assessors Legislative Committee and believes that concern for the property tax burden will bring on legislation such as the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot. I le said it means his office will see many challenging events in the field of property appraisal and assessing. According to Mr. Porter, major responsibilities of the office call for the assessor to appraise and assess all local real and personal property as defined by Utah state law, reporting the total valuation to all taxing districts. In addition, the assessor prepares assessment rolls and collects taxes on all unattached personal property. Mr. Porter has been Tooele Countys assessor for the past 11 years, completing several courses in valuation and appraisal of property during that time. He has also been honored with positions and responsibilities in many areas during that time including president of the Utah State Assessors Association, president and chairman of the board of the Utah Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers, in addition to serving as a memlrer on various boards and committees. Currently he is the chairman of the Utah Assessors Legislative Committee, and is the Utah state representative for the IAAO. Mr. Proter was honored as outstanding assessor of the year in 1975 and again in 1981, and received awards as tax administrator of the year and most valuable member of the IAAO. ' F. Deris Porter County Assessor Democrat |