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Show PAGE 8 THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1989 The one statewide issue of the 1989 elections is the Olympic Referendum which, if passed, would establish a redisbursement of tax funds to build facilities for the world-clas- s event. To generate public support for the 1998 Winter Olympics and the prerequisite facility funding, SUSC students Teresa Allen, a senior physical education major and Jill Anderson, a junior elementary education major ran The Great Utah Olympic Torch Relay Wednesday. JEFF W' A DIVERSE SET OF CAMPAIGI topics highlighting the 1989 election many city officials have identified this campaign period as calm compared to the interest generated by the 1988 tax initiative issues. Candidates in this election are instead focusing on local issues, including the improvement and maintenance of the community. Areas of concern to candidates include increased local economic development and facility upgrade. Many candidates have been involved in past projects to bring in such industries as Goer t. Manufacturing, Agrinautics, Wecco, and While all agree that increased local industry is a plus for the community, several candidates have expressed concern that city officials should attract businesses that will benefit the community in the long run. In addition, recent flooding problems in the Sun Bow and Fiddlers Canyon development areas have forced candidates to address the issue of future flood control. Along the same line, some candidates also see the need for increased street and facility maintenance. While most candidates neglected to actively campaign on the SUSC campus, some were able to reach many students at their homes. With some 10,000 registered voters in the Iron County area, Wal-Mar- few candidates realize the impact of a possible 3,000 student votes. Most candidates admit that there are untapped opportunities to reach the SUSC student population and would support any opportunity to be involved in a candidate awareness forum at the college. While officials in the city and county offices encouraged students to vote in their home county, many candidates recognized the importance of the student vote concerning Iron County issues. A bloc of voters can change the structure of a community, said incumbent mayoral candidate Robert Linford who encouraged students to vote absentee. Students are here for four years and that is how long a city official is elected, said ASSUSC President Jan Shelton. Shelton indicated that students are affected by the decisions made by local officials much more than those made in their home counties and should be encouraged to vote in Iron County. This is their home right now. Ill vote here because I know more about whats happening here. For those students who are registered in Iron County, polling booths will be set up at stations throughout the community. For more information on the Nov. 7 elections, contact city officials at 586-295- 0. |