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Show ! i DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER, NOVEMBER 1, 1978 James Hansen Jay Beck Democrat Republican Dlicuss your views on tax limitatvs. budget ceiling proposals. In my opinion most Utah citizens are Uxiking for some type of tax relief and I feel this request is justified I feel it should come by constitutional change and should he carefully drafted to give relief in many more areas than Governor Matheson's weak 1 percent proposal concerning property tax Further, legislators will have to be especially careful to hold in line and in many cases reduce the budgets of regulatory agent tes Answer ion These questionnaires were prepared and gathered by the North Davis League of Women Voters and the Bountiful League of Women Voters Michael Crippen, Thayne Corbrldge, H Glen Austin and Carolyn Burbidge did not receive a questionnaire Senate Flo. 21 Warren Smith Keith Warner Democrat Do you Democrat feel that Governor you agree with Governor Mathesons 1 limitation of fair market value on the property tax? I agree that limitation of some kind should be established no greater than but there are two problems with this limitation First, not all counnes are equally assessed - some are above and some are below Naturally those counties assessed above would be happy to reduce their property tax to 1 However it will creale serious problems for those that are assessed below the The second problem lies in keeping Do Matheson's proposal to limit property tan to 1 of a property's true market value is a good Idea? Explain. Yes We need to establish some critena of limitation 1, Is an annual stale reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain. No Because we fall behind each time a reappraisal occurs The long time creates inequities 1. the properly assessment at Residenlial property is presently appreciating at approximately 12 per year That rate of increase is far 1 Sherman Waymsnt Republican and away too great of a pace to re- 1 assess our property periodically Because real income is not keeping that Governor Matheson's proposal to limit Do feel you fixed or low incomes the results would be the threat of having to sell their homes because ol their inability to pay the property taxes Therefore, an expanded circuit breaker property tax relief program is needed, or some kind of plan that would put a limit on the re assessment increases for the residential property owners Do you agree with the program ior property assessment passed by the 1169 Legislature? I believe the program is good in in order to create an principle board equity However, across-th- e the program in actual practice has not achieved this and Ihe constant of residenlial property is as reflected by the public outcry, too great of a burden for the taxpayer to keep pace with I therefore feel the re evaluation law needs to be amended or repea led and new legislation recommended that will resolve the problems that presently exist Senate Flo. 22 Haven Barlow Republican you feel that Governor to limit property tax to 1 ol a property's a Is value true market good idea? Explain. Since proposition 13 was passed by the people of California many groups have come out in favor of various limn on proposals including the 1 property taxes 1 have always been in favor of some limit on property taxes and would support such a plan on 1 am also locally assessed property in favor of less reliance on property taxes as a source of revenue Matheson's proposal that Governor you Matheson's proposal to limit ol a property's property tax lo true market value Is a good idea? 1 Explain 1 would favor a roll back to an even lesser amount, four counties includ1 ing Davis Countv now exceed Oregon has recently passed a three fourths of 1 law on residential property only and is now headed tor the courts to determine its constitu tional effects on the state of Oregon I would favor one half the three-fourth- s of 1 provision because as long as inflation continues to run wild, property taxes would continue to increase along with other taxes anyway So the loss of revenue would only be down (or two or three years at most A constitutional amendment would be the best way to achieve this, so elected officials cannot change their minds so fast than one person more than one year to assess The poor, elderly and others can never hope to continue to pay increased property taxes on an equal basis, with those whose incomes may triple the retirees and povertv is- Do you that Governor proposal to limit of a property's lo feel property lax true market value is a good Idea? E x plain As far as the governor's proposal goes, it probablv is ok However as I see the property lax situation, much of ihe properly lax in Utah still is below the evaluation level and wouldn I be affected by the gmer nor's proposal (irmly believe that all areas of lax must be sludied carefully and relief given lo (he citizens of Utah in other ways, in addition to the property tax I Is an annual state reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Fxpiain dont like the sound of an annual tax reappraisal for a number of I ' level's incomes Since the state receives no property tax, they shouldn t even be involved with assessing the property T hey are the goats for county officials who know they would lose their jobs at election time with such appraisals, but its the counties and schools who benefit from such tact.cs The people blame the' state, when its our county officials who need to be removed from office House Ho. 54 flense Gilbert Democrat Second, I don l like the idea of one level of. government mandating to another what tax amount should be levied Third, as I look over the recently completed state wide reappraisal program. II was a tremendous manpower problem, a giant logistical problem to handle, and would become, I'm afraid, another giant state government promoted you 1 Explain. I do not favor the Governor s plan as it would allow the legislature to make any change it wanted to at anv time In many cases it would cause a tax increase I do favor allowing the people lo vote on a lax limitation constitutional amendment Is an annual state reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain. I do not see the need for anv state reappraisal program but feel that appraisals should be the responsibility of county government The slate reappraisal program has so far onlv increased the inequities m the state and raised taxes in huge steps I opposed the state reappraisal feel that Governor proposal to limit of a property's property tax to you Mathesons true market value is a good idea? Explain. Yes and no The proposal is a Mart in the right direction as far as putting a cap on the runaway tax problem However. 1 believe this piete of legislation will take some serious consideration and amendments bv the next session to become a good law Is an annual state reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitabiv? Explain No The present program of reappraisal everv five vears will ken p our propertv tax in an escalating condition Sint e the reappraisal program nas been implemented property tax throughout the counties has not been assessed equitable feel this piece of legislation net ds some attention m the n(t session Con F.ooy Ind. American that Governor Matheson's proposal to limit to of a propertvs tax piopertv Do you Explain Tax limitation per se can be inef fective if legislation is not properly drafted The same goes for a budget ceiling" approach ll concerns me greatly that we Utahns may be too caught up in the Proposition 11 mania to remember that for 12 or more years. Utah has been fiscally respon sible, "In the black Is an annual slate reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain. Regular reappraisal is ntxessary to insure equitable taxation I am a candidate for legislature, not assessor but it is possible that an annual assessment is physically impossible in certain areas It should be done as often as possible (with regularity) to prevent tremendous increases due to property appreciation Discuss vour views on tax limitations vs. budget celling proposals. Budget ceiling appeals more, although improperly framed, it could be found unconstitutional under Utah law We have operated responsible in government in Utah for the last 12 or more years We must not overreact to California just ob serve feel true market value is a good idea? Fxpiain. it IS a step m the fight di reel ion, but we already iau a better one on the ballot bv petition for I9H0 However, the ln proposal doesn t have much meaning if the mill lew is not chained down also Our tax supported schools are un constitutional and so is our State Constitution in that regard The schools are driving us to the poor house and corrupting the upcoming generations Prayer is not allowed in the schools Therefore the children are taught not to pray for they do not know that there is a God Minv school admintsir jtors are paid more money than the Governor They should establish their own private school and get off the taxpayers' Is an annual state reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain No an annual reappraisal should ntyer evtn be thought of It is too expensive and it is unnecessary During this big reappraisal of property the utilities were not reappraised they cried that they were going broke so the government did not reappraise them But when the private citizens cried that they were going broke, the government did not care if they did Fact is thev aie working to th it end for all of us House Flo. 55 l' If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote for ratification, against ratification, or do you not care to comment? I support equal rights for all persons That is a personal opinion and muat tie accepted as such. What do you see as Important Issues in your campaign? lie two issues 1 see as important in this c imp.ngn are tuxes and people s dislike (or government in general They feel government is a stranger ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote for ratification, agulnst ratification, or do you care not to comment? if the ERA comes up for rattfic a tion in the ntxt session of the State I would not vote for it legislature Ihe people of my district are overwhelmingly against the FRA and I, as thur representative, would vole no I hnpe the issue does not come up II before Ihe li Discuss your views on tax limitation vs. budget ceiling proposals. I favor immediate statutory tax relief, but also favor a more permanent constitutional amendment limiting taxes to a percentage of the total income in the state The amendment should consider mf la and have lion, population changes provisions for emergencies What do you see as Important In is- your campaign? Key issues are tax limitation, the need for victim restitution programs by criminals to their victims as a greater part of the justice system. If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote for ratification, against ratification, gislature House Flo. 55 Democrat Discuss your views on tux limitation vs budget celling proposals. feel that one without the other is an effort m futility Budget ceilings must be placed in order to insure agTinst rampant and unnecessary expenditures It is a truism also that the only way to stop government spending is to not give them the money ui the first place A tax limitation relieves the tax piyer and at the same time controls the funds available for spending Hand in hand, hmilation and ceilings are need d What do you see as important sues in your campaign? is- Education (decrease class room size), aging (abolish mandatory re tirement), handicapped (assimilation into society ), property taxes (decrease and limit), sales tax on food (reduction and gradual ehnvna Hon), pjbhc emplovees (collective bargaining but not right lo strike), youth (primary prevention efforts re delinqut ncy ) If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would vou vote for ratification, against ratification, or do you not care to comment? I am opposed to the FRA because the Constitution of Utah, Article IV, Section I, clearly guarantees equality of rights for our citizens and federal amendment at this srve to create confusion and litigation I am firmly committed to seeing the mandate alrtady provided by our State Consti tution tarried out David Irvins Republican Discuss your views on lax limitation vs. budget ceiling proposals. Of course tax limitation in the form of rate and null levy limits is already the law in Utah Having consistently voted fur tax reduction and relief, thtre are elements of each proposal which appeal to me, however, both could have disproportionately d imaging consequences for Davis Countv, compared with surrounding counties anci neither would actually index tax rates to cost of living infla turn Indexing ought to be a first step The Prop !J plan is ill advised because it would perpetuate the present dtspanties in real propertv values among the counties by relying on HT5 valuations which peg Davis much higher than Salt Lake It also discriminates between owners who buy after the effective date versus those who buy before Identical properties would not necessarily be taxed identically Ihe budget ceiling approach as sumes that all costs of government will rise no faster than per capita in come, and in the area of utilities and building construe tion, for example that assumption is invalid Many of us feel that more responsibility should be shifted to local govern menl but budget ceilings hamstring cities and counties, thereby making such a transfer improbable Davis is a major growth area and reliable data isn t yet available to accurately gauge the impact of either proposal, and until then I believe it would be unwise to rush into a con stitutional amendment which may cripple Davis compared with our neighboring counties I could support a statutory expenditure plan and will continue to vote for tax reduction It should be noted that Republican efforts to cut taxes have been stymied by Demoratic penchants for large surpluses or do you not care to comment? If the Equal Rights Amendment came up In the legislature 1 would strongly oppose it I will be sponsoring a resolution not if ng congress we have considered ERA, voted no and cannot rescind our no vote, ERA is therefore a issue that cannot be reconsidered " David Farmer Republican If you had to cut the budget ten percent, where would you cut and Robert F.llISer why? Democrat Discuss your views on tax limitation vs. budget celling proposals. support tax limitation and feel it should be tied to personal income, population, and Inflation We must keep essential services and take a look at dropping non essential " government servkes Ten percent of any budget (even a family budget) is a lot 1 would not cut the budget from any programs vital to the health, safety and protection of the citizens (fire, police, senior citizens) The cuts would occur in any and all areas not mentioned above Every department has waste I would find that waste and cut it out What do you see as Important issues In your campaign? Tie tax issue is a concern to all of us I also feel the middle class family and the elderly need tax and property tax relief We must continue to insure that we have a strong education sys- ti o " What do you see as important issues in your campaign? 1 Young, positive, active, aggressive leadership without an extensive background in This is the way it was done before " vw pen rw wr pw Ail Aui ifco Nkaia. Johnson Ernest Dserhard Republican Republican Discuss your views on lax limitation vs. body el ceiling proposals. Everyone warns lower taxes, and I certainly do I do not favor tax limi union by constitutional amendment I view that as too inflexible The House of Representatives, which I m a part of, is doing a study as to the many options that could accomplish this The issue is complex and it will take some time and effort to decide which way is best What do you see at important in your campaign? Salt lake County ha a school budof DU million and Davis get County How can the industrial tax base of Posse in the sheriff's rescue program? The Jeep Posse is an important part of our community and is many times neglected Their costly equipment is often duplicated costing thousands of Unnecessary dollars Ihe sheriff has the responsibility for search and rescue but should act only as a coordinator providing the authority and direction What do you see as Important sues in your campaign? Davis County be improved or increased? Explain The industrial tax base of Davis County can be increased by strengthening and upgrading our promotional effort We need to m form industrial and commercial interests of the availability of build mg sites, a favorable tax structure, an exceptionally competent labor force as well as the desirability of our county as a place to live and work We presently have only one person working pait time in this area We must set up an adequate and aggressive promotion to attract suitable in dustrial and commercial to our fast growing community To what extent is residential growth a problem in Davis County? Residential growth looms large as a problem in the county Some factors are, a septic tank ordinance and adequate ingress and egress roads to newly developed building areas Flood control is a major problem because of the presence of many drainage sites which feed into our foothill location is- has Overspending--budge- t doubled in four years Need services but not luxuries Limit programs responsive to the vast majority in our countv 2 At the present time there is no enforcement This needs to be provided There are drugs in our schools and assistance is badly needed bv school administrators 3 An atmosphere of cooperation be ween other county agencies must be established Disagreements regularly occur, nevertheless a working relationship must be mam-t- a ned dug As the build up of homes in the west side of the county proceeds, the problem of sites for adequate outfall Lamer.es VVm. lines increases A foothill building ordinance is needed before serious problems arise in that area Zoning must be carefully controlled to maintain property values and give Democrat How do you see the role of the Jeep In the sheriff's rescue Posse program? The concept of jeep search and rescue began in Bountiful, Utah in 1916 and similar organizations have d veloped, patterned after its vision, permanence m rendering service to- fajiou rr & Programs which are funded by Federal transfer funds Because I which are funded by transfer funds are ineffective and wasteful in the long run Thev are open to corruption and misuse feel programs What do you see as Important issues in your campaign? The election of a four year county commissioner who can work harmoniously with people and can maximize the cooperation within the governmental units in the county I have the experience and training which will enable me to analyze its programs, plan effectively for their execution, and supervise the actual implementation of the same My goal is to collect the minimum number of tax dollars and spend tnem with maximum effectiveness eeezsksszsjsssesei Co. Attorney Ralph Klemm Democrat barWhat is your position on plea gaining? Through repealed and continuous become usage, plea bargaining has an accepted practice in the resolution of criminal cases Both the prosecunow tor and the defense attorney approach each case with the expecwill tation that some plea bargaining be acceptable Eor this reason, the prosecution often files more serious charges than what might be justified by the facts, and defense attorneys are assuming that each case can be disposed of by pleading guilty to a lesser charge served Although this procedure has the interests of both sides on some the practice occasions in the past, more often results in thwarting the enrealistic and conscientious reason, forcement of the law Eor this think the practice should be stopped If elected as Davis County attorney, 1 will Immediately instruct my to discondeputy county attorneys tinue the practice of plea bargaining to in felony cases I will instruct them (lie their criminal charges realiswith tically and in accordance reasonable facts brought to them by the law enforcement agency Thereafter, it will be my policy to resoluprosecute each case to final tion on the charge filed, either by entry of a guilty plea on that chargeof or by jury verdicf at Ihe com lusion a trial However, I will also authorize my move for deputy county attorneys to dismissal of cases when it subsequently appears that the charges were ill founded or when the case prosecution cannot prove its beyond a reasonab'e doubt, as required by Utah law What do you feel are your qualifications for this office? Eor the past 22 years, I have been of actively engaged in Ihe practice law For 11 of Ihose years I served as assistant United States attorney for the District of Utah In that capacity I represented the United States in hundreds of civil and criminal cases filed in the Federal and Slate courts Most of these actions required ex tensive brief writing and frequent court appearances In addition to handled all criminal prosecution types of civil cases that were brought by or against the government, including cases arising from explosiuns, fires, drownmgs, motor vehicle collisions, machinery defects, airplane crashes, etc In addition, I was assigned to handle most Selective Service and Social Security matters that arose in Utah I acted as government counsel on all Utah litigation that originated under the Economic Stabilization Act I also handled tax, deportation, habeas corpus, foreclosure, trespass, mandamus and environmental cases Many of these actions involved complex Constitutional questions dealing with individual rights and liberties In private practice I have conduc t ed a general practice of law handling all tyjjes of criminal and civil cases in both Federal and State courts 1 am a graduate of BYU and the hold University of Utah Law School membership in the Utah State Bar, the Federal, American and Davis County Bar Associations and the Utah Trial Lawyers Association 1 serve on important committees of the Utah State Bar and I am an of ficer of the Utah Trial Lawyers As sociation I am admitied lo practice in the U S Supreme Court, U S Court of Claims, U S Court of Appeals, and all Stale and Federal courts in Utah In addition, I serve as vice president and board member of the South Davis Credit Union During the past 22 years I have been directly involved in the explanation, interpretation, cons truction and enforcement of the laws and Constitutions of our Federal and State governments Because of this broad experience in legal mailers I feel that 1 am uniquely qualified to serve as Davis County Attorney If elected, I will do my utmost to serve the needs of the jjeople in our county What do you see as important is- sues in your campaign? Boyd Ivcry Democrat If you had to cut the budget ten percent, where would you cut and why? It has been my experience that most budgets, city, county, slate and to federal, and most private business, are lined with a certain amount of fat " My first action would be to request each department to re submit their budgets with a 10 c n tuld be to look My second action at the lower priority activities, example, the county ,un golf courses, which last year were subsidized $68,000, an activity that should be self sustaining if the golf courses cannot be managed to be self sustaining and not require a subsidy, they should be leased to a private concern who would manage it on a profitable basis irsf What do you see as important issues in your campaign? Proper administration of per- 2 Yr. sonnel Morris Swapp Republican why? I cannot answer this question in all honesty because I have not examined I intend to sit However past budgets in on the preparation of next years budget and examine it with a fine tooth comb I do believe there are departments that have become ex cesstve in man power that can be trimmed What do you see as important Issues in your campaign Taxes everyone is conscious of their tax load more storm 2 Storm run off drains are needed throughout the county How can the industrial tax base of Davis County be improved or increased? Explain We must work with the state industrial bureau and let them know of the benefits we have in Davis County We must also do more for ourselves in promoting Davis County At the present time there is one man trying to act as personal director and industrial coordinator This can not be done effectively Our labor force is as efficient as can be found in the entire country It would be my goal (o advertise, and sell our benefits to those companies who are moving or expanding To What extent Is residential growth a problem In Davis County? Residential growth is a problem In Davis County to the extent of over crowding our road systems, and storm run off Our collector streets are burdened at the present lime We need to now before all purchase a why? others What do you see as important is- sues m you campaign? Continued reduction in crime 2 Reducing costs and improving efficient y 3 Eliminating duplication and waste 4 Implementing better ways of using all existing available resources to meet the demands of a growing community 5 The protection of the honesty, security of Davis integrity, and County and law enforcement as a profession mb. mauA our county as If you had to cut the budget ten percent, where would you cut and tions of Jeep Search and Rescue units today total over 2,000 members Davis County is fortunate to have two such units the original Bountiful Davis County Jeep Posse and the Jeep patrol The ' Posse is dis to rescue opera assist all in patched tions south of Farmington Canyon while those in North Davis County are handled by the Patrol I see the role of the Jeep Posse as any community service that circumstance requires, rang.ng from searching for a lost hunter or child to a fallen comrade, from fighting the waves and wind of the Great Salt Lake to help a distrssed boater lo facing bitter cold of snowstorm and rugged mountain terrain in hopes of reaching victims of a DC 8 airline crash, and from helping law en forcement officers to recapture an escaped prisoner to parading on fes live (xcasions to reflect the pride of an appreciative community I am grateful to be affiliated as a member of both Slate and National Jeep Search and Rescue Associations and therefore share some of the pride m the commendation that is due the role of the Jeep Posse in keeping with the highest and noblest of American tradition to desirable place to live as Sheriffs auxiliary units throughout the western United States State and National Associa If you had to cut Ihe budget ten percent, where would you cut and Robert Garff Republican How do you see the role of the Jeep system Davis is a major growth area, and will experience a critical classroom shortage unless changes are made 3 Extending the Jordan River Parkway into southern Davis County House Flo. 57 CcmnisssFonsr 4vr. Commissioner vote "no ' again I believe the amendment as written would be des true live of stabs' rights, and would promote further federal intrusion in to family and personal relationships I have sponsored and supported measures to enhance equal oppor lunity under Utah law spending and government growth Sheriff Grant Economic and industrial ,3 Effective use of the personnel, money and material available to curb auafl What do you see as important issues in your campaign0 Preventing goveinnn nt from growing faster than our ability to pay for vital services 2 Adjusting the school finance for niula lo bring more of our own tax dollars back into the Davis school do you not care to comment? I have voted against ratification on two previous occasions, and would 2 development as a means of building a stronger, wider tax base with greater employment opportunities ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next U gislatlve session, would you vote for ratification, against ratification, or do vou not care to comment? I recognize inequities that need to be (orrected, however, I think they need lo be addressed on an individual basis rather than on a sweeping an ndment If r Duane Burnett ratification, against ratification, or Republican Equal Rights extension and ratifies tion (which I strongly oppose) What do you see as Important sues In your campaign? A choice for a change and over crowded schools tie for first place if the people want a limit on spending it should be done by an act of the legislature After all if we limit the spending by an amendment to the Constitution why select a representative to vote for you If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would vou vote for Lloyd Sdfeneit sues raiillcalion, against ratification, or do you not care to comment? I d vote against ratification point will only Democrat Do ( ratification at the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote for failed constitutional feel bureaucracy Fourth and finally, I feel it would be much better left entirely up to the individual counties concerned They are the ones who must levy the tax, let the local officials be the ones who decide what the amounts of the property tax should be. feel Matheson's ha k that Governor Mathesons proposal to limit of a propertvs property tax to true market value Is a good idea? Do reasons First, as I understand it the stale got out of the property lax business a number of years ago, and should slay out that Governor proposal to limit of a propertys property tax to true market value is a good idea? you Property can never be assessed equitably as long as it takes more Discuss your views on tax limitation vs. budget celling proposals. "I support tax limitation as long as it doesn t infringe on essential services We need to look at our priorities so as to insure the health and well being of our citizens " Mathesons Republican Do feel Do Democrat Republican Knowifcn Ernest Burba no program necessary, so (hat property will be assessed equitably? Explain Edwin Rogers F. W. Ind. American Rebecca fielder House Flo. 51 House Flo. 53 Dan Stangsr Is an annual state reappraisal ratification, against ratification, or do you not care to comment? "1 do not care to comment at this time am completely committed to equal rights for all people, but it is obvious to me that the proposed amendment is not the answer to achieving equality Discuss your view, on lax limitation vs. budget ceiling proposals. I favor tux limitation where it is needed I do nut favor a constitutional amendment to put a ceiling on our spending in the state A constitutional amendment becomes too hard to change when needed, for example, we can look at the many little Hoover Commissions in our state which have I program, and stand bv that vote Is an annual slate reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain It is my opinion that as long as the provision remains in our constitution where it states that all property must be assessed on its fair market value we have an obligation to see that whatever is the property tax we must pay. we must have fair and equal system of assessment regardless where you live or who you are 1 am not certain whether the slate appraisal program is the better method Until we have something better we should stay with the present system If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote lor or ratification, against ratification, do you not care to comment? I have voted twice to defeat rat ification of the Equal Rights Amendment and if it is introduced again I would vigorously oppose the passage of the amendment therefore will put too great a burden on the taxpayer and 2. For those on Is an annual state reappraisal program necessary, so that property will be assessed equitably? Explain. The state doesn't impose a property lax and need not be involved in property tax assessment Valuation of property is a county function and the responsibility of appraisal rests with them The present law requiring a state reappraisal of property needs to be amended or eliminated What do you see as important sues In your campaign? "We must find another source of revenue lo relieve the burden caused by excessive taxes now plated on all of us lam especially concerned with the problem of those living on fixed incomes join with others in their endeavors to bring a more equitable " telephone system to Davis County If ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up during the next legislative session, would you vote lor pace with property values and property tax to 1 of a property's true market value is a good idea? Explain. Tax limitation is the most discussed issue in this campaign 1 support tax limitation Governor Matheson's proposal deals only with one part, that of property tax We need a limit on the complete tax base Do What do you see as Important issues in your campaign? In Centrul Davis County we have extremely poor telephone service and the citizens are more than justified in demanding service on a level of other like localities Secondly, I feel the private sector is over regulated and harrassed and legislation must be drafted to curtail the poliferation of government I feel the private sector can operate much better without the government constantly dictating rules and regula tions iniquities the land is occupied with homes, especially the west highway The county at present has a two mill levy to help alleviate our storm problem, but n is going to take a few years to get this accomplished Each city could help their cause with proper ordinances -- 2 Developing and continually updating a county wide development (master) plan, coordinated with the cities (Looking forward at least 20 years in the future ) 1 Encouraging more active citizen participation in public affairs 4 Developing unity in Davis Countv Eliminate the terms of reference to North Davis and South Davis Its one countv and should be so considered , the telephone service, the schools, Ihe gentlemen's agreement on where the candidates should come from, on county programs, change everything that tends to seitionahze Ihe county How can the industrial tax base of Davis County be Improved or increased? Explain Davis County has all Ihe basics for ent.cing industrial growth Transportation, logical land sites, an educated and responsible labor force, water, power, everything that is needed for industrial develODment We need io inform potential developers of these benefits and urge them to locate in Davis County To what extent is residential growth a problem In Davis County? Davis County is one of the fastest This growing areas in the USA growth is good but it requires guidance We must provide a plan, a program to nurture the growth in an organized development that will keep it possible to provide the services the people should have without escalating the per unit costs of this service (public security, education, water, roads, recreation, etc ) and still enhance Ihe county's desireability as a place to live This requires programming, planning, and coordlnailon with the cities of the county to eliminate duplication of services, to give unity to the development of (he entire county. NOVEMBER 2, 1978 DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, WEEKLY REFLEX has budget of RiO million with twice I favor rower equaliza-,lothe students ol tax dollars ior education to eliminate some of these abuses and a (a) Which candidate is most qualified to serve as Davis County Attorney (b) What should be dune about the practice of plea bargaining! I would propose that plea bargain mg in felony cases be discuminued ficer and with the consent of the court What do you feel are your qualifications for this office? 1 am a graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in business administration and with a I am juris doctor's degree In luw licensed to practice law in all of the courts of the State of Utah and the Federal District Court and a member 2 of the Utah State Bar Association, the t American Trial lawyers Association and president of the Davis County " Bar Association I have maintained a private practice In the State of Utah, particularly ; Davis County, for the past nine years and during thisS'Siine years have spent much of ttial time involved in the areas of local government law and criminal law which are the two main areas of concern of the County Attorney's office During the past four years I have served as chief deputy countv attorney and 1 have gained invaluable experience through that service as well as gaining a knowledge of the problems facing the countv as to some of their probable solutions For those reasons, and the further reason that I am a life long resident of Davis County and have a genuine concern that we maintain the high standard of living which we presently I feel that I am enjoy in the county. the most qualified person to serve the county in this elet ted capacity What do you feel are your qualifications for this office? 1 am a graduale of the University of Utah with a bachelor's dtgree in Business Administration and wuh a Juris Doctor's Dtgree in Law am licensed to practice law in all of the Courts in the Stale of Utah and the Federal District Court I am a member of the Utah Stale Bar As sociation, the American Trial Lawyers Association and President of the Davis County Bar Association I have maintained a private practice m the state of Utah, particularly for the Davis County, Dast nine years and during those years I have sjient much of that time involved in the areas of local governmenl law and criminal law which are the two main areas of concern in the County Attorney s Office During the past four have served as Chaf Deputy Allornev and I have gained invaluable experience through that service as well as gaining a knowledge of the problems faring the countv and as to some of their probable solutions I am a life long resident of Davis County and have a genuine concern that we maintain the high standard of living w hich we presently enjoy in the countv, I feel that am the most qualified person to serve the coun'y in this elected capiacity I years County What do you see as important issues In your camjraign? The qualifications of those persons running for the office and the different philosophies which each of the candidates have relative to the administration of criminaTjustice in Davis County I feel that plea bar g3inmg when properly used is an in dispensable part of our criminal jus lice system and exists from the of ficer on the street who exercises discretion in issuing citations to the prosecutor in the courtroom However, the procedure is now overly used and uncontrolled in most situa tions, and for that reason, has lost most of us effectiveness as a tool of law enforcement If elected I will limit the use of plea negotiation to those cin uiri because of Ihe stances where unavailability of evidence, a known criminal will escape punishment unless allowed io plea to a lesser charge, or, where if necessary, tn persuade an individual to turn State s evidence to provide information vital to a more important state case In every such case, only after first dis cussing it with the arresting offictr and with the consent of the court w ite y iwAx aad riart Justice of Pence Th etnas Lawrence What do you feel are qualifications for this office? I your received formal education in criminal law and police science at Brigham Young U . Davidson College and High Point Polite Academy I served with city and county law en forcement agencies as investigator of burglary and homicide and was as signed to head the county narcotics task force Mv qualifications also ability to use common reasonable judgement as tative of the law abiding include the sense and a represen citizens of Davis Countv Rodney Pago Republican What is your position on plea bargaining? Plea bargaining, or plea negmia tion as prefer to refer lo it when propieriy used, is an indispensable of our Criminal Justice System part and exists from the officer on the street who exercises discretion in is suing citations to the prosecutor in the courtroom However, the procedure is now overly used and uncontrolled tn most situations and for that reason, has lost most of its effectiveness as a tool of law enfor cement Onlv rarely tan plea negotiations be justified in our area on the basis lhal it saves money or eliminates the congestion of the court calendars Plea negotiation is an effective tool of law enforcemenl and criminal prosecution when limited to use in those circumstances where it was in tended That is to say Where, due lo unavailability of evidence at the time of trial, it is impossible lo convict the pet son charged and bv allowing the person to plea lo another charge, a known criminal is placed under the juris diclion of the court for punishment, when olherwise, he would go free 2. In those cases where il is net es sary to have the cooperation of a charged person and he agrees to give that cooperation only in return for an opportunity to plea to another charge, (i e the person who agrees to turn state's evidence or the person who agrees to act as an undercover informant on criminal mailers) Eor the above reasons, it is impos sible lo eliminate plea negotiation as a tool for more effemve law enforcement The person who says he will do so is only saying that he will remove it from the public view, wherein lies the real danger, for ins lead of negotiations taking place in the open courtroom where it can be scrutinized by the court and the public, it will take place in the form of a charge never being filed bv the prosecutor or the police officer never reporting the matter for prosecution, in either case, a situation ripe for abuse If elected, I will limit the use of plea negotiation to those circumstances where, because of the unavailability of evidence, a known criminal will escape punishment unless allowed to plea to another or lesser charge, or, where If necessary, io persuade an Individual to turn Hate's evidence to provide Information vital to a more Important state case In every such case, only after first discussing It with the arresting of What do you see as important sues in your campaign? .. is- - Presently the precinct court is be mg used as a source of Revenue for the countv fathers It is my position that the emphasis should be placed on Restitution for those victimized bv crime, and on appropriate sentences that can benefit the citizens of Davis Countv by requiring service in lieu of monetary fines where applicable John Stewart What do you feel are your qualifications for this office? Have a Juris Doctor, (Law Degree) College of Law University of Utah Have four years experience as judge of Precinct ( ourt, Davis County Have five years experience as an in structor in Busir ess Law and Const! . tutional Law Have attended eight ludicial schools and seminars while serving as judge What do you see as important Is- sues In your campaign Qualifications of the candidates for the offu e I have a J uns Dm tor (law dtgiee) and my opponent does not have this degree I have four years experience as a judge and my op ponent has none I believe that I am the better qualified candidate for this office, by reason of this and the above listed experience A second issue of imjxirtanoe is the relationship of Sheriff lawrence and Tom Lawrence, the Justice of the Peace candidate They are brothers If both were elected, Ihe office of Sheriff and the office of County Justice of Peace would be controlled by the members of one family , " , . EssnssssjESBcaTreasurer Pauline McBride Republican What are your qualifications for this office? Graduate of Davis High School, one year Utah Slate University Five years Army and Air Force Exchange Service as Chief Clerk (responsible for receiving all money and trans- ; mittmg same to Regional Office ) Two years (part time) m Davis ' County Assessors office tight years ' ' as Chief Deputy Treasurer under Treasurer Robert W Telford (Res- - . ' ponsible for all bookkeeping on tax records and on county money," ' Including receipting money, keeping bank accounts, distributing tax |