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Show M CfV fnmmKM rara rifVj n stq e smc ',2B'sr S ; gs g g g0g0 HTwri Salt Lake city voters go into Polling booths Tuesday, they will face a bewildering array of candidates on the primary election ballot for com- city missioner. Two commission seats are up for election, with only one incumbent Public Safety Commissioner Glen N. Greener seeking reclection. The other seat is currently held by Commissioner Herman Hogensen, who was appointed to serve an interim term. He is not a candidate. Thirteen persons, including two women, are seeking the two commis- seats. They represent a wide of occupations, philosophies and qualifications. sion variety life-style- s, Each voider will be instructed to vote for two of them. The four with the highest vote totals will appear on the general election ballot Nov. 8 to determine who will be the two commissioners. Also on the liallot Tuesday will be four auditor candidates seeking to replace Auditor Lawrence A. Jones, who is retiring from office. Two of the four will survive the primary election and be on the final ballot. Voters will vote for one auditor candidate The City Commission candidates, in the order they will appear on Tuesday's election ballot, are: FRED BECKER, who served for five years as administrative assistant to the state attorney general. I am committed to a stricter approach to criminals and other degrading influences which are invading our city. "Our taxes arc too high. The number of city employes should be gradually reduced since their recent dramatic increase is not justified by a corresponding increase in population. Metropolitan government consolidation which would place the county under city control is not a good solution to the problems. I am opposed to bigger and bigger bureaucracies which always increase our taxes while making government more and more remote from the citizens. The recently proposed city tax on county residents working in Salt Lake City is the most preposterous non-- , solution yet devised by the present City Commission. I totally oppose this measure. Let's stand up for what is decent in our society and keep taxes and city government waste down. GLEN N. GREENER, current public safety commissioner. Chairman of Utah Paramedic Advisory Committee and a member of District 1 1 B Emergency Medical Planning Board; Board of Health; Salt Lake Utah State Planning Agency; Salt Lake County Council of Governments; Wasatch Front Regional Council; Utah Council of Crinrnal Justice, and Public Safety Steering Committee of the National League of Cities and Towns. I am running for reelection as Salt l.ake City Commissioner of Public Safety in order to maintain the ognized standards that out paramedic program has achieved and to continue to expand our citizen emergency response training program. I plan to establish police and fire department salaries on a professional basis and to continue to upgrade police and fire department equipment. I want to expand citizen involvement in city programs, particularly neighborhood police stations. I also want to complete the program budgeting system that I initiated and to achieve a sound and equitable revenue base for Salt Lake City. I also intend to. continue the present harmonious rela-- " tionships on the City Commission. City-Count- y nationally-rec- THOMAS L. HALL, 946 W. 2nd North. Completed 11 years as deputy city auditor, served three terms on the LDS Hospital Board of Governors. Websters dictionary says a politician is a person experienced in the art or science of government; especially one actively engaged in conducting the business of government. It is in this sense that I have become a candidate for commissioner. Eleven years as deputy city auditor have prepared me for the office, while causing me concern as a taxpayer at rate of those taxes. the A certain moral decadence confronting 1 4- -r w 0 9 iyiS ff 3 L S Jg 'SzJ? pf' & 'Sd S !nracJ 1 sa WEEKEND CE OCTOBER 8, 1977 -- the youth matter of our day is also a city which all of us face. Matters of concern also include the of the elderly and the problems of the retired; an exploding population and the assurance that our schools will provide the best possible learning foundations for our children. I am convinced that my experience. background and, above all, a desire and dedication to the job will permit me to be an effective city commissioner. JACK HIATT, 65 E. 4th South. Three years as a criminal prosecutor in Salt Utah Bar Lake County ; president-elec- t, 'Criminal Law Section; assistant to former Rep Wayne Owens. The most crucial issue facing Salt Lake City is growth. As the city grows we must confront ar.d resolve new problems and concerns. We must have adequate resources and experienced employes to provide the services needed by a growing city. To attract these employes we must mnlrA government 'll positions comparable to those in ihC private sector Thet means we must offer adequate benefits such as full insurance coverage, and allow public employes the same rights as those in the private sector collective bargaining. He said the beauty of the city must be preserved, which means that growth in the foothills must be and restrained. Due to the growing cost of providing municipal services in the city and county, there should be at least functional consolidation of services, he said. BILL HOYLE, antiwar activist, member of the Socialist Workers Party, active in movements to end the war in Vietnam and abolish the death penalty. "I favor a city ordinance outlawing all discrimination in housing and emp- loyment based on sexual preference. I supimrt a womans right to choose abortion and am opposed to the cutting off of Medicaid funds for abortion. I fully support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). I oppose deportation of Mexican workers and favor full civil rights for all people regardless of citizenship. These workers are the victims of the current economic crisis and not the cause. I am totally opposed to the utility tax. These taxes most directly affect the poor and those people on fixed incomes, like the elderly. During his campaign, Hoyle urged all Salt Lake City citizens to support the strike of Grand Central employes. LEHI JACOBS, real estate planner, city native. Concern for individual freedom to choose is the basis for good government. I would enforce zoning policies ensuring the historical and esthetic value of the city. The City Parks Department should have a greater role in actions involving foothills. care Mr. - Mr. Iloyle llall Mr. Jacobs f i. o v-- l i' V jv'V: t ( I V LSI - yLl Mr. Marsh Mrs. Latta I Payton Shearer well-planne- d City hiring practices should be based on equal qualifications for both men and women. There is a legitimate concern to avoid a situation where city functions would be cnppled by a massive strike. However, there is value in negotiation with competent labor groups. The city and the board of education should cooperate to expand adult community education schools. The knowledge and experience of senior citizens should be used as a community resource. Consolidation of public safety communications, less departmental intera citiference from zens awareness program and reestablishment of the police tactical squad should result in better support to public safety employes and hence better crime prevention." MARILEE LATTA, housewife, operator and owner of a public relations and advertising business, former Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce executive. As a lifetime resident of Salt Lake City, I am concerned about the direction the city will take as it experiences record growth in the next few years. As a wife and mother, I have deep convictions about what kind of community my children will have when they are grown. My primary interest lies in maintaining high quality of life for all city residents. The quality of our neighbor water, recreational and public facilities is of the utmost importance All of these areas can be maintained without additional taxes. What the city needs is good management and budgeting procedures. LYNN J. MARSH, former director. One of my chief concerns is the high and steady increase of the public safety budget during the past few years. The Police Department budget went from $4,096,660 in 1974-7- 5 to in 1977-7an increase of $8,418,306 $4,321,646, or 105 percent. The Fire Department budget climbed in the same period from $1,178,8052 to $1,686,061, a 70 percent increase. During the same period, the general budget went up by 43 percent. in fines Salt Lake City lost and forfeitures during the last fiscal year. The Police Department did away with its solo motors; now wc have new ones. The precinct system was established, then abolished. We now have the third police chief since Commissioner (Glen N.) Greener was elected. Marsh expressed other concerns, including honesty in government, excessive raises for commissioners, $200 monthly car allowance for elected officials, high property taxes for senior citizens on fixed income. He said he would work to broaden the tax base and give tax relief to the elderly. hoods, l STEVEN LEE PAYTON, now in private law practice after three years as a criminal prosecutor, in the county. To If elected, I would be interested in being public safety commissioner because the public safety functions of city government affect the quality of life more than any other single department of government of management My philosophy might be described as the George Plimpton management style of learning by actually working in the jobs of other people for whom I would have responsibility, such as riding in patrol cars, riding with paramedics and fire fighters, actually working m the Health Department laboratory. This is the most effective way to be close to the departments and be aware of the what the problems are. Government cannot be run from plush offices y in the Building, but must s be run by the being aware of what is actually going on in y the operation of city departments. MRS. KENT (ALICE) SHEARER, president, Salt Lake City Republican Womens Club, wife and mother, honors graduate in history and a Phi Beta Kappa member. It is time that we taxpayers have a a friend on the City Commission commissioner who is fii inly CuiiuTiitted to living within our means. The present commission is comprised of five men, each of wrhom went d onto that body from a patronage position in local government. Those men have imposed increases in our sales, utility, sewer, water and property taxes, and presently suggest a city income tax City-Count- policy-maker- day-to-da- tax-pai- The election race for Salt Lake City auditor a for the first time in city history features woman candidate. She is competing with three men for the two ballot positions on the final election ballot Nov. 8. Voters should vote for one candidate. The candidates in their primary ballot order are : JIM BURRIS former auditor for a hotel company; has done accounting on the general corporate offices level; taught accounting; designed computer systems for accounting, auditing, payroll, labor distribution, production control and efficiency systems in both the private and governmental sector; holds bachelor and master degrees, a computer school certificate and has two years of law training. I favor drafting legislation so the office (of auditor) may do performance audits of the city of claims and departments instead of just a few requested by commissioners. I would like to determine the feasibility of introducing the indirect cost system, which is supposed to have saved San Diego $1 million last year, which means that federal grant overhead costs (indirect) costs would be paid by the grant itself, saving our city taxpayers money. The citys accounts mut be adapted to conform with the new state manual. pre-audi- ts ts K. RAY HAMMOND, chief deputy city auditor, a certified public accountant, served four years with the accounting firm of Coopers and Lybrand. Annual city expenditures are near $100 million. The city budgets require management, accounting and auditing by a trained, qualified and experienced individual. As a CPA, I have proven my capabilities in five years of practice in public accounting during Pam Wade Deseret News staff writer Five cities m Davis County will hold primary elections Tuesday to narrow the field in the races for mayor and city council. More than two candidates have filed for mayor in Bountiful, West Bountiful and North Salt Lake, requiring a primary run-of- f for those cities. By More than the maximum of four candidates filed for two City Council positions open in Bountiful, Centerville, West Bountiful and South Weber, putting those positions on the primary ballot. Two candidates for mayor and four for the two council seats in each city will emerge from the primary and be placed on the final election ballot Nov. 8. The other 11 cities in Davis County have a different filing system which eliminates a primary election. Filing for those cities is also Tuesday. The largest number of candidates is in the race for two Bountiful City Council seats. Eleven candiates. including the incumbents, are on the primary ballot. Council members Sterling Beesley and Phyllis C. Southwick are attemptterms. ing to gam new four-yea- r deadline Two Planning Commission members, Dale Bradford and Edward W. Glashien are among the challengers. e Glashien, a planning engineer for Mountain Beil, wants to see ordinances better enforced, while Bradford, an area construction supervisor for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, says one of his main concerns is youth programs. A homebuilder, Arlin Clinton Swam, and an ex homebuilder, Murrell Bur- long-rang- ,. I I ' ) 3-- 5 OMAN M. TRACY, former . fcjjief financial officer of LDS Hospital. H Jm "The recently enacted utility tax and proposed city income tax suggest an attitude about financial problepjs all too prevalent in our society; expenditures solve problems. The federal government throws billions at problems, but they jsttU remain. In Salt Lake City expenditures have grown at an average rate 'W '14 percent over the past six years (the consumer price index at 8 percent) atid JOHN STOREY, warehouse there is no apparent improvement1 For foreman for Grand Central Stores. example, our crime rate over the same period increased 23 percent with no City and county consolidation and double taxation appear to be two major growth in population. concerns of our citizens today. Both can The solution to financial problems be solved by one of two solutions; is better management; goal definition, methods development and perforA city charter giving the city mance measurement. I applied these power to raise taxes within its incorporated area and using said taxes for its principles the last time 1 was invited to own use. The county residents would in help the LDS Hospital. Goals were achieved and over a million dollars turn be taxed for services they receive were put in the bank with benefits still from county government. I do not favor a city income tax. accruing. Similar benefits can accrue to Salt I prefer a state tax reform replacing all present tax systems such Lake City if I am elected as ,'iqity commissioner. as property taxes, which, with the j. Mr. Hammond which I audited several of Utahs largest corporations and directed audits of millions of dollars of federal programs in Utah. Having spent the last 18 months in the Auditors Office as chief deputy, it has given me the opportunity to see Salt Lakes needs first hand. As a native Salt Laker, I desire to see our outstanding financial reputation continued. Directly responsible to the taxpayers, I desire to serve them m the same manner as my counterpart in business AUDREY GSTR RICHER, director of operations local burglar alarm company founded with her husband; graduate of the School of Business, New York University. Twenty-fiv- e years of management experience in several phases of business, including formation of public corporations, preparation of annual reports, operations management, budgetary projection and control ningham, arc also on the City Council ballot, along with excavation contractor Frank George and lawyer Richard J. Lawrence. Gordon Weed, a retired Air Force officer and current credit union manager: NpwpH H Linford, owner of a glass business, and Jay R. Bingham, a civil engineer, complete the list. Three candidates are competing for the two final election spots in the mayoral race. Councilman Elmer W. Barlow, local newspaper editor Dean S. Stahle and University of Utah student Brad K. Johnson are running. Seven candidates are seeking four final ballot spots for the City Council in Centerville. Only two candidates, Keith Barnett and Duane C. Price, filed for mayor so no primary election is needed for that race. Robert M. Arbuckle is the only incumbent in the seven-wa- y race for City Council. Other candidates include Norman R. Wright, an employe of a publishing house; Max T. Keiffer, a teaching assistant in the computer field at the U. of U. and a recent graduate from that school in business administration; and Denis L. Howe, a Brigham Young University student who is studying to be an architect. Marlow L. Fisher, setni retired pharmacist; Curtis Dan Preece, a real estate part-own- er agent, and Gardner of a sprinkler Duff in. eompanyare the other candidates. West Bountiful Mayor Arch Widdi-sothe only mayor running in the cities holding primaries, is opposed by three others. They are Joseph Ingles, administrative secretary for the Committee of Consumer Services, which represents consumers before the Public Service Commission; Samuel D. Allman, owner of a carpet business, and Grant H Secrist, who is retired. Those on the ballot for West Bountiful City Council are A. Eric Eastman, Max A. Hall, Ralph Peckham, Wendell W. Wild, David Hawk and Rex Geroge. . North Salt Lake will hold a primary election for only the mayoral race, because only four candidates filed for City Council. Davis County building inspector Shirl W. Hales, school teacher Lyle C. Owen and Robert D. Palmquist, executive director of the Utah Home Builders Association, are running for mayor. In South Weber, five person filed for City Council, necessitating a primary election to reduce that number tn four. They are: Virgil S. Glismann. Lynn Poll, James K. Besso Renoldo-.Harper and Franklin K. Harris D. J Register until 9 tonight fi -- of reevaluation of property, will double taxes and hurt senior citizens and others on a fixed income. I support state tax of percent without deductions to be divided between city, county and state governments. Storey said he favors pay raises for policemen and firemen so they wouldnt have to hold two jobs, but said raises for commissioners should only be upon reolection or upon a merit system. Elections set in 5 Davis County cities . Mr. tsurns As one from the private sector I believe that at the local level, as well as the national, we need more private involvement and, through efficiency, less orientation towards new and higher taxes CHARLES HOWARD STARR, self employed genealogy researcher, with a background of expenence m investigating private and government agencies. "A newcomer to politics from the private sector, I would establish a water line to Great Sait Lake even if I had to dig the trench myself. I am working on an initiative petition to stop public officials from raising their own salaries and will complete that project. "I would never vote for any tax increase under any circumstance while in office. I will continue my 26-- 2 win record on lawsuits, assaulting bureaucratic regulations and unconstitutional legislation. narrow mayor , council fields woman, 3 men seek to serve as city auditor post-audi- vnv M 3 B DESERET NEWS, The opportunity to register for the primary election has dwindled to a few hours, but it can still be done up to 9 p m. tonight in neighborhood registration centers. These centers will be staffed m cities on4Vi i I trl 4iu 11UIW plllllUl) VkllIA.llt aiv UUlllUl U.C.U elections, including Salt Lake City, Sandy, West Jordan, Murray, Alta and Midvale in Salt Lake County; Bountiful, West Bountiful, Centerville in Davis County, and in Ogden, Provo and I Mrs. Oestreicher Mr. Waters "I feel that women should participate in the important affairs of the world, overcoming discrimination by superior competitive performance. "This position can best be filled by a qualified, experienced executive who brings to the office broad management skills, productivity and accountability. I believe that I have these capabilities. JIM WATERS, former used car dealer in Sait Lake City, with experience m military and private business management "If elected auditor I wall sene with trust, never betraying the trust and confidence in me "At this point I cannot say what, if any, changes I may make in the office of city auditor I am sure I will have a very good staff to advise me on any changes 1 should make I will alw ays have the interest of a the people m mind as I serve as their auditor -i Logan In the remainder of about 200 Utah municipalities which elect city officials this year, no pnmar. election is held New mayors and council will be chosen in the general election Nov. 8 Persons who voted in the last general election arp already properly-registerefor the municipal election unless they have moved since the last election Those who have moved or who have recently become eligible voters by reason of reaching 18 or having attained citiemhp must register. IK years of age. a Besides U-in-g person to be eligible to vote must bo a U.S. citizen and have lived in Utah for 30 days Persons with questions regarding where to register should call their county clerk's office. In Salt Liike County the number is 535-773- 1 Salt Lakers to vote on a school bond Most bond issues or other propositions to be voted upon this year will not come before the voters until the Nov. 8 general election or later. However, Salt Lake City voters will have before them Tuesday, a proposed $30 million bond issue to replace the Emerson and Jackson elementary schools and the Bryant Intermediate school and to make a variety of additions and improvements to.olheif schools School officials stress that bo.ov crease in the school districts tax levy i)j involved , |