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Show 99 14 A Tic Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, ni i Tr'" 7 - & v r' l November 5, 1972 P - . 26 Candidates in Campaign for Election to Utahs Senate :v W. Hughes Brockbank District I (R) What do you consider the most pressing proNem facing the legislature? W. is Hughes Brockbank seeking a fourth term in the Senate from the 1st District. He has been chairman of the Joint Budget-AudCommittee' and State and Federal Affairs Committee. He is a Republican. it Sen. Brockbank. 56, entered Utah politic? in 1959 as a state representative following several years as a voting district chairman and leadership in Junior Chamber of Commerce activities on a local and national level. Financing public education in light of recent court decisions. Governance of higher education in light of recent Utah District Court decisions and possible Supreme Court sustaining. Department of transportation bring all modes (highways, rail, urban mass transit) under one department. Robert E, Buhler I)istrict5 (K) Robert E. Buhler, 47, is owner of the Professional Salesmen's Service Co.. He has 12 years experience as a police officer in Salt Lake City. He id a Republican. Mr. Buhler is seeking the Senate seat from District 5. fairer distribution of the tax load. Presently the poor are overtaxed and many taxes are unfair to the lower and middle income classes in proportion to the overall tax structure. With this we need new industry to share the tax burden. The best approach to A economy in government is an honest and comprehensive look at all state expenditures. Waste and overspending must be eliminated. Douglas G. Bischoff District 7 (R) Douglas G. Bischoff, 46, is an optometrist. He is seeking after serving one term in the Senate. He is a Republican. Sen. Bischoff was a delegate , to the national convention in 1968 and has been chairman of the Salt Lake County Republican organization. He is chairman of the government operations subcommittee and a member of the Judiciary Committee. He is from District 7. The most pressing problem continues to be budgetary the allocation of state funds to the various departments of state government including welfare, public education and higher education. With a surplus existing and revenue sharing on the horizon, the demands for expanded expenditures will be greater than ever. Earl B. Vanfleei District Earl 8 (AI) B. Vanfleet, Mrs. Chaffos Mr. Macfarlane 47, is an American Independent seeking a Senate seat in Senate District 8. He sells mobile homes as an occupation. The greatest danger the Legislature has to contend with Staker is the acceptance of federal Moroni L. Jensen aid. It is coming in hundreds District 6 (D) of different ways and its signMoroni L. Jensen, 60, is in Senate ing our death warrant. I am seeking opposed to consolidation of all District 6. He has served one local areas of government into term in the Senate and two in one central government, and the House. He is a Democrat. He is principal of Cyprus this begins with acceptance of federal aid. High School. Education. Financing eduM. Elmer Christensen cation in light of the Serrano District 4 (R) case in California, the RodriM. Elmer Christensen, 70, is guez case in Texas requira retired Utah State Chemist. ing equality in finance. Governance of higher education He is a Republican from Diswhat system we are going to trict 4. to comply with the He is a member of the set up decisions making the Granite District Board of Edu- court State Board of Education recation, chairman of the board for all public educasponsible of Utah Technical College and tion. Asof the American president sociation of Pesticide Control Joseph F. Steenblik Officials. District 2 (R) It would be difficult to speJoseph F. Steenblik is genercify a problem as the most al manager of a restaurant pressing. There are several and store equipment company. issues, interrelated, He is a food service engineer many and consultant. He is a Repubwhich need consideration. lican from District 2. government, high Expanding taxes and their distribution, He is a district director for education and welfare are all the Boy Scouts of America. important. I place control of Education, trade schools, crime and disregard for law taxes, transportation and genon list, eral welfare of our my very high people, however, are the most pressing problems. Allan E. Mecham District 3 Jean Taylor (R) District Allan E. Mecham, an attorney, is the incumbent Senator from his district. He is former majority leader for the House and has served on numerous committees in the House and Senate. He is a Republican from District 3. 8 (D) Jean Taylor holds a masters degree from the University of Utah. She is a teacher, counselor and school psychologist employed in the Jordan School District. Shes a District 8 Democrat. She is a member of the Salt Lake County Library Board, a founding member of the Cot- Sen. Mecham is a partner in a local law firm and holds positions on the boards of several companies. He has been a delegate to the Republican National Convention. tonwood Heights Community Council and vice president of the Sait Lake Valley Chapter, Utah State Historical Society. Tax economy, crime prevention, security for our homes, drug problem, restoration of capital punishment, exemption or reduction of sales tax on food and drugs or extreme cutback on other taxes, no- feel there are three of near equal importance to be considered by the next legislature: Educational funding and appropriate sources to obtain these needed funds. A statewide zoning plan economic and ecologi for I issues fault insurance, school finance formula. Mr. Kimball Mr. Mr. Flnlinson cal development. Development cf a viable mass transit system, soundly funded. Volma W. Heaton District 11 (R) Volma W. Heaton, 50, is an insurance company owner. He. is a Republican from District 11. The most pressing problem facing the legislature is finances for the many agencies and departments of the State of Utah. The proper management of the monies is most important. The business of state government demands constant management, controls and audits. Karl G. Swan District 13 (D) Karl G. Swan, 41. holds a B.S. degree in education. He is a teacher at Tooele High School. Hes a District 13 Democrat. Mr. Swan has served have characterized much of the political rhetoric of recent months. We must demonstrate dedication an unmistakable o the interests of the average Utahn and to old fashioned political moderation. Everett E. Dahl District 10 (R) Everett E. Dahl, 49, is an attorney and a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the University of attractive an ucation association. comprehensive legislation, There are a number of pressing problems of a continuing nature, such as im- law's, pos'-pone- Don Brooke District 5 (D) Brooke, 43, a Democrat, is a University of Utah graduate in journalism. He works for an advertising agency and is a news director. He has been a voting district vice, chairman and delegate to the county and slate conventions. Hes from District 5. Don Restoring a responsible center to the states political The Legislature processes. must repudiate the and extremism that District C (R) Norma Chaffos, 42, is a secretary. She has served two terms as state vice chairman for the Young Republicans and has been a delegate to the county and state conventions. She is a member of the county and state central committees. She is from District 6. She is a member of the of Republican Women, Republican Forum Study Club and the Salt Lake Womens City Republican Mr. Dahl is former executive secretary of the Midvale Chamber of Commerce and is of the Midvale Industrial Development Committee. Quality legislation instead of mere quantity. We are obligated to provide employment opportunities for our youth educated here, for the underemployed and unemployed environment into which new and progressive industry can be induced. This is done by provements needed in the delivery of social services, the need for better law enforcement and education. However, a need which has been d and must now be met is the improvement of our state parks and recreation. Ill vote for a bonding bill to get at this problem. Norma Chaffos Utah. Mr. Dahl is a Republican from District 10. years in the Senate and is a former officer in the state ed- two itures within revenue available without a major tax increase in the last two sessions In fact, Gov. Rampton has been able to reduce the stale property tax substantially due to a very healthy economic climate in the state. I believe that a tax increase will not be necessary during the next three or four years. Club. Eliminating so ing needs of the community may be met without raising taxes. reasonable zoning fair taxation practices, including Fred just ecological guidelines and quality workmens compensation laws. Special attention should be given to the retard- Fred 10 (D) James Macfarlane, 51, a 10. He is principal District National an elementary school in the Jordan School and chairman of the Committee on (R) The conservation of our human resources should be our most important concern in developing Utahs economy. We must provide opportunities for our young people here or continue to see them leave the state for jobs elsewhere. I believe the State Legislature can and must provide the leaderin our ship developing economy. is seeking Democrat, to the Senate. He has served one term in the Senate ahd three terms in the House of Representatives. Hes from District 8 W. Finlinson, 30, an at- torney, is executive director of the Utah Republican Party and member of the advisory council of the Small Business Administration. He is an assistant Utah attorney general. Hes from District 8. James Macfarlane District M. Finlinson W. District ed children, penal administration and community mental health facilities. M. unnecessary-spendin- that the demand- Safety-Educatio- As usual, financing the many departments of state government will be the most pressing problem facing the Legislature in 1973. The governor and legislature have done a good job of keeping expend Jay Staker A. District 12 (R) A.J. Staker, 42, a Republican from District 12, is administrator of the Habilitation Center. Granite School District. He 66 Seek Seats in Utah House of Representatives Rita A. Erie District 1 (D) Do you favor a reduction in state taxes F Rita A. Urie, 34, is a computer programmer and sysin tems active analyst research and development of nuclear systems, aerospace reactors and computer systems. I favor reducing private property taxes when improvements are made, or, at least, not raising them. I dislike in taxes sales general because of their regressive nature. I favor elimination of sales tax from food and drugs. Utah state income tax should be a fixed percentage of the federal income tax. hope that a rax cut will be a substantial result of these surpluses. Daniel K. Cunningham District 2 (D) Daniel K. Cunningham, 28, is publications manager for a local firm. He is a graduate in journalism from the Universit-of Utah and was a reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune for six years. Stanford P. Darger District 1 (R) Stanford P. Darger, chamber cf commerce executive, is a University of Utah graduate and has done work at Stanford University. He is the senior Republican in the Utah House of Repiesen-tative- s and has held most leadership and chairmanship positions. As a member of the legislative committee that meets o monthly between sessions audit the state's revenues and appropriations, I am aware that there will be a 25 to 30 milli n dollar surplus this year, generating a glittering creased for of suggestions spending. I in- would income from other sources. But to drastically cut sales, income, franchise, property and other taxes would not provide income sufficient to operate schools and other services we must have. David Nemelka District 3 (D) y Property taxes might be lowered slightly for all if legis- array Florence B. Bittner District 5 (R) lators correct the status of certain land investments and businesses competing with private enterprise. Significant tax reduction is difficult because Utah must finance services for a large school population. Ferdinand E. Peterson District 2 (R) Ferdinand E. Peterson. 69. is a businessman in real estate He has and investments. served eight years in the Houe and was a Utah deleNixon's gate to President White House Conference In November, 1971. Yes. We can cut m some areas and still increase state David Nemelka, 33, Everyone favors a reduction in taxes, The problem is how to reduce taxes while maintaining essential public services. The proper guideline is to weigh the good to be rf alized from an appropriation ; e is the resulting burden on Lhe taxpayer. N is a ee Carlisle 4 (D) District businessman d and a graduate of the University of Utah. He is a former Utah National Guard officer and former program director for Utah Boys Ranch. first response is My obviously yes. However, government services cost money. The more services we demand, the more they will cost. I dont think people want fewer services. Therefore, we must the, necessary pay taxes. Earl Jay Peck District 3 (R) Earl Jay Peck, an attorney. holds a law degree from the University of Utah. He is an apartment house manager. 29, Yee Carlisle is seeking in District 4 (formerly 12). She is a member cf the Utah Drug Foundation, Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Historical Society, Utahns for Effective Government and other organizations. Yes, if it is possible to maintain the services and increase the efficiency." Lynn M. Hilton District 4 (R) Dr. Lynn M. Hilton is a former professor at Brigham Young University now operata ing a travel business. While professor he managed the BYU Travel Studies, BYU School and BYU Evening Forum Assembly in Salt Lake City. has Yes. Government grown to become our master rather than our servant. 1 believe in the vitality and economy of competition in a free enterprise system. In place of more government, I propose annual bidding and the contracting out of some of the essential jobs of government. Gerald L. Woodmansee District 5 (D) Gerald L. Woodmansee, 42, is a speech pathologist and audiologist for the Salt Lake City School District. He is the District 5 incumbent seeking his third term in the Legislature. "I do favor a reduction in stale property taxes, who doesn't Every person wants his otate ta.es reduced, and now. I am among the early advocated of thp food exemption from sales tax. Further, would exclude certain of our senior citizens below a certain income from property taxes." 1 Florence B. Bittner, 49, is editor of a weekly newspaper. She is a member of the Rose Park Citizens Committee, Rose Park Library Committee e and Northwest Advisory Committee. Multi-Purpos- First, consideration in tax reductions should be given to property taxes for senior citizens living on fixed, limited incomes. Property taxes in general should be" reduced if budget permits. Spending limitations should precede reductions. however, with careful analysis of programs. growth-stimulatin- g Nellie Jack G (D) Wilford R. Black and Professional Womens Club. favor a stale tax on property and would give Gov. Rampton my full support. I fee! it would be a great benefit to the home Yes. reduction I owners of this state and especially to the senior citizens e and the people. Continued on next page. Jr. District Black, ,52, a Democrat from District 2, is an engineer for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. He is president of the s Credit Union, vice local chairman and legislative for a local representative labor union and secretary of the executive committee, Utah State Legislative Board United Transportation Union. "Funding of the many departments and programs of government without increasing Rex Wilford Dr. Carl E. The most pressing problem facing the legislature is to keep government close to the people and allow government to function on the lowest level next to the people who hold the franchise and who should be actively engaged in their concern for legislation which will govern least, yet protect most. Warren E. Pugh District 9 (R) . Warren E. Pugh is the inin cumbent seeking his district. He has served two terms in the Senate and one a member in the House of Representatives, He is of the University of Utah Alumni Assn, and a member of the Utah Foundation board of trustees. In view of recent court decisions and some apparent inequities, Utah needs to review and revise the method by which funds for education are distributed within the state. As Utah grows, dependable transportation systems become more important. We must find a fair way to finance all forms of transportation in Utah, Careful and budgeting spending is always of prime concern. Keeping a balanced budget without increase in taxes. Establishing laws which will maintain law and order and a standard of conduct to the cultural complement background of the great state of Utah. Richard Richard C. Howe, 48, is a seeking the Senate seat from District 4. He is an attorney by profession and has served six terms in the Utah House of Representatives where he is presently Speaker of the House. He is a graduate of the University of Utah. 1 District 7 (D) John A. Billinis, 48, is a Democrat seeking the Senate seat from District 7. He is a business executive and former president of the National Association of Record Merchandisers. Education. The future of our state depends upon our youth. Our youth, in order to fulfill its role of leadership in the coming years, has to be prepared with the kind of education that will enable them to meet the challenges and the opportunities of the 70s and 80s. Edward T. Beck District 11 (D) Edward T. Beck is the incumbent Democrat from District 11 seeking served two sessions in the House and four years in the Senate as assistant minority whip. He was a member of the appropriations committee and Agriculture, Natural Resources, Business, Labor and He has Economics Committoos Ho is an employe of Kennecott Copper Corp There are two pressing issues facing the legislature in the upcoming session. First, the strengthening of law enforcement to combat the high crime rate and drug Howe Democrat Pamela Taggart John A. Billinis C. District 4 (D) mass transit District (D) Pam Taggart, 29, is an attorney. She is a member of a corporate legal counsel office. She has been a delegate to the county and state conventions and a law clerk. She is a Democrat from District 1. She has served on the State Democratic Platform Committee and Court Referrals Committee of the Salt Lake County Board of Mental Health. Need for statewide land-us- e commission, adequate funding for education, resolution of problem of authority for State Board of Higher Education, funding of mass transit, passage of equal rights amendment, and property tax reform for elderly owning homes. (D) Pettersson, An educator , Dr. Pettersson has served two terms in the House and four years in the Senate. fovpc the 12 52, a Democrat, is an incumbent from District 12 seeking Rail-Op- including system. . Carl E. Pettersson District 2 (D) District Nellie Jack is the District 6 incumbent. She is seeking to her 11th term in the House of Representatives. She also served a term in the Senate and four years as Salt Lake City recorder. She is president of the Wasatch Busi-nes- s abuse. Second, more financial support is needed for vocational schools, colleges and public schools. This can be accoma without lax plished increase. holds a masters degree in special education from ihe University of Utah. Equalization of spending taxation, law enforcement and transportation. There will be many important matters. It is difficult to single out just one. In terms of dollars, the problem of financing education at all levels is the greatest problem. Utah must keep its schools, colleges and universities among the best. This can be done only if funds are available to keep abreast with needs. Beverly C. Saathoff District 9 (D) Beverly Saathoff, 44, is a Democrat seeking the Senate seat from District 9. . She is a housewife active in. charity drives. It is very difficult to select one of the many problems that, we face today in Utah. However, I believe that the problem of unemployment and . the creation of new jobs is one of the most important. We must continue a vigorous industrial development program that will bring to Utah industry requiring technical skills that will result in better paying jobs for our workers. We should develop better and more advanced trade and technical college programs for our young people. The prestige of a technical college degree should be raised to a level equal that of a bachelors degree from our liberal arts universities. Arthur L. Kimball District 3 (D) Arthur L. Kimball is the Democratic Senate candidate irom District 3. Mr. Kimball is employed as of public relations at Blue Cross-BluShield of Utah. He served as group coordinator for United Fund drives in 1970-7- manager e I am concerned about the increase in crime in all neigh- borhoods of the city and the problems our law enforcement agencies encounter in this I will support legislation to improve job oppoi tuni-tand industrial promotion, as well as effect lower property taxes and assistance to our senior citizens. regard. y |
