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Show m Magna nmeaweai vaiivy ftewa, i nursuay, fe Mpm , 1990 Politics Republican, seeks Legislative District 42 seat Meng, v Max Mcng. a Republican, has announced his candidacy for the iJJtah House of Representatives in Legislative District 42 (West (Jordan and Kearns'). He will oppose Democrat incumbent Perry Buckner. "1 am conservative and oppose ir; excessive taxation." said Meng. "I atn also concerned about rapid growth within the district. Growth jjs positive for our community, but only when it is carefully planned and well managed." Meng said he does not represent any special interest group. A native of Utah, bom in Provo, his motive (is to serve and preserve the that has provided him and his family with so much. "While my opponent focuses almost exclusively on law enforcement. I will focus on the many interests and needs of the community. Transportation, for example, must not stop at the As West Jordan-Kearn- s I will work to ensure state grow. attention to our highways and mass transit needs." he said. ' "I will also work to ensure that the Legislatures proposed transfer of state roads to local governments will not saddle West Jordan with millions of unfunded maintenance com-'ttiuni- I-- IS off-bmp- ty s. costs." MAX MENG Meng is an executive for Intermountain Health Care, directing the marketing and public affairs for the company's Physician Division. In 1991, Meng was instrumental in arranging for President George Bush to visit IHC's Primary Medical Center to dedicate a new wing of the hospital. Meng holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public affairs management from Brigham Young e proUniversity. He is a fessor for the University of Phoenix, where he teaches business courses in marketing and public relations. part-tim- filler, veteran deputy sheriff, nnounces candidacy for top post . gears, announced hisCahdlaacyjfor sheriff of Salt Lake County. A Democrat, Miller will seek the' seat held by Republican Aaron Kennard. b .oaioin, oIiibH fie ?.A !i;u 6t.il 0 8980 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 Miller is a recently retired sergeant in the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office, and is manager of his own investigation and security management company. "I wanted to challenge Sheriff Kennard without any conflict of interest," said Miller. "But I love law enforcement and can see where some improvements can be made in the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office." He stressed that while we should be pleased when there is a reduction is certain categories of crime rate, "We can not allow ourselves to be lulled into a false sense of security." Miller noted that reductions in crime can be attributed to several things, including increased community involvement. "This is happening in Salt Lake County, and BONNIE STAHLE Advertising Manager Office Manager GENE JEFFERIES Advertising Sales T. BRYANT WERNER Advertising Sales GARY R. BLODGETT Editor ALAN BLAIN Staff Writer KIM FOLSOM Staff Writer KENT GOBLE SportsFeature Writer DEANNA JONES Arts & Entertainment Editor Production Manager SHARON LINSCHOTEN Staff Writer DALE SIMONS Sports Columnist DANNY JOHNSON Office Assistant Second class postage paid at Magna, Utah $4044 Postmaster: Send change of address to: Magna Times 8980 W. 2700 So. Magna, UT 84044 (801) 2S0-565- 6 Of FAX (801)250-588- $ The Magna Times fS a bontthd nawtpapar Utah Mambarottha Pratt Attoclatbn ' See CANDIDATE on page 7 graduate degree from BYU and a law degree from the University of Utah. He served as an officer and attorney in the U.S. Navy, earning the Navy Achievement Medal. Following his military service, Shurtleff worked in both private and public sector law practices. , Shurtleff currently serves as deputy county attorney for Salt Lake County. He is active in teaching and policy making on a variety of law enforcement and corrections issues. He also serves extensively in mentoring school children and serving as a Boy Scout leader. In recognition of his volunteer service, he was honored as one of the Top SO volunteers at the 1997 Volunteer Governor's Summit. Walker files as a Republican for Commission vacant seat strong appreciation for the fine volunteer work that goes on in our neighborhoods; to solve problems; and ensure that quality public services are provided by the county. He listed his three priorities as: Forming a Countywide Planning Commission to help eliminate the problems of rapid and unplanned growth. Paul Walker has filed as a Republican for the Salt Lake County Commission seat vacated by Randy announced Horiuchi, who has will not seek he Walker said he is running for election after being motivated by the "mismanagement and numerous allegations of wrong doing that surrounds the current Salt Lake County Commission." "I'm also concerned that incumbent commissioners are putting up and funding high-levcounty employees as candidates to sit on the County Commission. With three votes on the commission -aadiojilyitwoatotqs geftleshtodhtry an issue p tlje people's: interest and by democracy dre not commission one exercising absolute control over two or more votes," Walker said. A change in county government branches to include two with adequate checks and balances. co-equ- al PAUL WALKER el Privatization of certain services leaders from local communities, to offered by the county to determine open up county government and if private contractors can perform give the people a greater voice. It the sejcyjpes, cperandmore effi-- 4 is time fqria,ohange.:rL ; t crently. " 1,1 '.j Walker maintains his experience as head of the United Association Walker has a master's degree in of Community Councils whose public Administration and has membership represents more than served as a federal Inspector 200,000 County residents in the General, investigating fraud, waste state qualifies him for the com-- . and abuse in government. He also mission seat served as an elected member of the He said he has a clear underMount Olympus Community standing of the major issues, and a Council. - - Richardson seeking WINFIELD "SCOTT" MILLER Publisher Subscription $18 per year $21 per year out of state control spending and bureaucracy. Shurtleff describes himself as a fiscal conservative, and that he will not support increases in taxation. "I will strive to check the county's ballooning budget by aggressively seeking spending cuts and and by reigning in bureaucracy." Shurtleff also criticized the current commission for failing to develop responsible plans for growth. "We need a comprehensive and cohesive strategy for guilding the inevitable growth that confronts the valley," he said. Crime prevention and public safety would also be top priorities, and Shurtleff said he has extensive work in the public safety arena in his professional background. A Utah native and Brighton High School graduate, he holds an under re-electi- on as County Treasurer Republican Larry Richardson is HOWARD STAHLE Published each Thursday f- "I feel its time for a different perspective. We need new blood on the commission, particularly The West Valley News J. com- An attorney and long-tim- e rnunity volunteer, Shurtleff said he possesses the leadership qualities and attitudes needed to reform a commission system "that is out of control." "Good government requires exemplary performance by elected officials, and trust by the citizens who elect them." said Shurtleff. "Both are lacking in Salt Lake County today." He said county government is currently dominated by out-o- He added: MAGNA TIMES 325-58- Citing a critical need for change in the operations of the Salt Lake Mark County Commission, Shurtleff has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to fill the scat being vacated by Randy Horiuchi. Horiuchi said he is not seeking well-serve- d' ar USPS Republican Shurtleff seeks seat on County Commission seeking to the citizens." Other accomplishments include: Streamlining management of the Treasurer's Office. Reducing the cost of government and saving tax dollars. Successfully proposing Legislative initiative making, tax programs more fair and equitable to all taxpayers. Retained Salt Lake County's top bond rating. Reduced the County's cost of funds to less than 4 per cent. ar seat as Salt Lake County Treasurer. He filed for the office which collects real property taxes and then distributes the collections to school districts, cities, the county, and other entities within Salt Lake County. The treasurer also manages public funds received by the county -tn otalling more than a dollars annually. To serve in this position, Richardson is a certified public accountant and certified corporate cash manager with 17 years experience in treasury management, including 14 years as chief deputy state treasurer. A fiscal conservative, Richardson points to significant accomplishments of his first term in office, including the elimination of several million in cash, which is now earning more than one million over and above half-billio- ed LARRY RICHARDSON investment returns. "Aggressive funds management and use of the latest cash management tools has enabled us to put every dollar to work every day, earning more than $40 million in the last three years," said Richardson. "That's $40 million that did not have to be raised through taxing AMBROSE ..LOOKS LIKE PRICES MAY BE GOING DOWN .ON A SMALL SCALE. Gov. Mike Leayitt appointed Richardson the Utah to Council to oversee Management investment practices of all Utah public treasurers. He now serves as the Council's vice chairperson. Richardson also serves on several Utah Association of Counties' the committees, including Steering, Intergovernmental Relations, and Budget committees. He has been a resident of Salt Lake County for 21 years. |