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Show cz Wednesday. October 27, 2D04 Supplement to Salina Sun, Sanpete Messenger, and Sanpete MessengerGunnisnn Valley Edition Margins closing in governor race Lora Fielding By Salina Sun Publisher According to a recent Deseret Morning News poll Democrat Scott Matheson Jr. may be inching toward Jon Huntsman Jr. in the Utah governors race, but the race is not a dead heat as Matheson would like to claim. 4k j Election Day is less that a week away, and the survey shows that among registered voters in Utah Republican Huntsman leads Democrat with only Matheson 49-4- 0, but the race has been one of the most cordial affairs in decades, a gentlemans campaign as one aide put it. Throughout the campaign. Huntsman has said economic Massive spending by the development has to be the states top priority, while national Republican and Democratic parties is being inaugurated for and against each man. Matheson puts education at the top of his list. Were running pretty close 8 undecided. to empty in terms of our ability to pay the bills, Huntsman said. Therefore, the next governor is going to have to work overtime in ensuring that economic development isnt left to the bureaucracy, that its done by the governor. Matheson has raised concerns about the potential cost to public education of supporting been praised for running a camclean and several on and agree paign, tuition tax credits and rejecting the federal No Child Left Behind program, w hich he said brings $115 million to the state. We need a governor who knows the difference between managing the government and leading the state, and that difference is purpose, stated Matheson. The candidates have both topic-center- issues including support for Ini- tiative I, which would fund the purchase of open space through a bond backed by a sales increase. 4W Uu Jon Huntsman Jr. Jon Huntsman Jr., a seventh generation Utahn, resides in Salt Lake City with his wife Maiy Kaye and six children. He was U.S. ambassador to Singapore and U.S. trade ambassador. Hunstman helped his family build Huntsman Corp. and currently serves as chairman and CEO of Huntsman Family Holdings, LLC. Hunstman has served as president of Huntsman Cancer Foundation, chairman of Envision Utah, of Coalition for Utahs Future. He has also served on the board of directors for University of Utah and Utah State University School of Business, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. 1. What do you see as being vice-chairm- the most serious issue facing Utahns in the next four years? The crucial question of this campaign is simple: how will we pay the bills to achieve the dreams and aspirations of our great state? We must reinvigorate the Utah economy to pay for better education, water systems, transportation, and many other challenges. 2. In order of importance, what will be your top three priorities if elected? Economic expansion. 1) Our economy must be the engine that takes care of our financial needs for the long haul. My eco Scott Matheson Jr. (D) (R) nomic plan is an action plan to revitalize our economy, and will be my first priority when in office. 2) The first area to receive the benefits of an economic expan-sio- n will be education. With 145,000 new students in the next decade, funding the needs of education will weigh heavily into any Scott Matheson Jr., is a sixth generation Utahn. He has degrees from Stanford, Oxford (where he was a Rhodes Scholar), and Yale Law School. He was a legislative assistant for Representative Wayne Owens. In 1976 and 1980, he managed his budget proposal passed by a Huntsman administration. 3) Addressing water needs will be another top priority. Our high quality of life depends upon access to high quality water. We must plan for our future water needs by finding all available funding sources for water projects. We also need to continue improving our conservation efforts and capture more of the water that rightly belongs to Utah. 3. What single greatest strength will you bring to this office if elected? My strengths reside both in my background in public service and my private sector business experience. I approach problems realizing the role of government, while also having the innovative abilities of a business professional. 4. What is the greatest weakness or difficulty you will have to overcome in relation to the office you are seeking? The most difficult portion of becoming a new governor after nearly three terms of incumbency Mathesons professional life has been spent as a lawyer and law professor. He has been a deputy Salt Lake County attorney, as well as a U.S. attorney for Utah. He has taught law at Harvard University and the University of Utah, where he was dean of the Quinney College of Law. 1. What do you see as being fathers gubernatorial campaigns. will be making certain the appointed officials share my commitment to new, fresh ideas. Fighting against entrenched, bureaucratic tendencies will be a difficult fight I intend to take up. 5. What distinguishes you from your opponent? I have made a conscious effort in this election to keep the issues at the forefront of the election, not personal attacks. Mr. Matheson and I share that dedication to positive campaigning, and he deserves the respect a candidate for governor should receive. Among our areas of difference, perhaps the most important would be in our plans for economic development and education, and in our differing experience in public and private life. the most serious issue facing Utahns in the next four years? Education is the most important issue facing Utah. The future of our state is in our childrens hands; the quality of their education is in ours. We can and we must do better for Utahs children and our states future. Because education is so important to our future, I have developed a detailed education plan. 2. In order of importance, w hat will be your top three priorities if elected? Im running for governor because I believe that we can do better for Utah. Education The class1) room is the frontline of our future. SANPETE POLLING PLACES as governor, education will always be my highest priority. ecoThis is the key to long-term nomic growth and improving our quality of life. Jobs and 2) High-wag- e Economic Development We should focus not only on job creation, but also on good job creation. It is a mistake to compete on the basis of low wages. 3) Quality of Life At a time of rapid population growth, we need to prepare for our future water, transportation, and environmental needs. For years, Utahns have asked for constructive, senaction to sible, forward-lookin- g improve education, to get our economy moving, to meet the challenges of the future. If you elect me as your governor, I will bring common-sense leadership. have issued detailed plans on all of these issues, which are accessible on my website at I www.mathesonforgovemor.com. 3. What single greatest strength will you bring to this office if elected? I know this job and I understand what the governor can do to make a difference in peoples lives. Im a pragmatist and a consensus builder. I welcome ideas from all parts of the state and both sides of the political aisle. I have an open mind and a strong commitment to fairness and balance. groups. 5. What distinguishes you from your opponent? In a Matheson administration, education will be the highest priority. I am opposed to taxpayer subsidization of private schools through tax credits or vouchers. I will not walk away from $ 1 1 5 million in No Child Left Behind funds. I will also focus on developing the economy, providing quality health care, and facilitating long-term growth. L. Petersen Sanpete County requirements: a. Be a United States citizen. Commissioner of Utah for 30 days immediately preceding the next election. 4. What is the greatest weakness or difficulty you will have to overcome in relation to the office you are seeking? My greatest challenge is also my greatest opportunity: I must build a broad coalition of support from all parts of the state, political background, and age Elect Grant Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2004 for all qualified registered voters who have met the following minimum b. Be a legal resident Thats why, . c. Be at least 18 years old by the next election. d. Reside in and have his principal place of residence in Sanpete County. e. Not be a convicted felon currently incarcerated for commission of a felony. Introducing Land Patents The polling places will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the following locations: The Sanpete County Commission is guilty of stealing homes by red tagging houses and the surrounding properties. One home found an innovative way to bring water to their home and was quickly red tagged. Another wanted to build on the south side of their home and got the approval from a junior county inspector and began construction, when the senior inspector arrived and told them that they could only build to the north. The problem was, they lived on the edge of a hill; now they have two bedrooms that are ten feet wide with 25-fo- ot In 1871, The Congress ceilings. This all could have been avoided with Land Patents. of the United States of America passed the Land Patent Act. This allows all citizens to have complete sovereignty over their land lute title to your land! -- 1 repeat: Complete Sovereignty! This is an abso- Land Patents are already in place for you, all you have to do is declare publicly that the land yours. First you apply for a certificate from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at a cost of around two dollars. Next you write a short detailed description of your land (trees, dirt, hills, etc.), including a brief description of your house and belongings (which must be declared as Homestead). In other words, a Land Patent is for the land and a homestead is for the house. After the descriptions have been written, you must run them, along with your certificate number, in the local newspaper three times consecutively. This ad will give anyone time to challenge your claim to the land, and if no one does, you get a signed statement from the newspaper and file your claim with the city or county recorder in your area, and the land is yours. However, be very cautious about allowing such things as an easement or the like to the government because this could call into question your rights to the land and void the Land Patent. What does all of this mean? It means that you can build a home that is shaped like a giant ice cream cone if you so desire without the government harassing you about building codes. When you pay property tax you are allowing the government to become your landlord and they can dictate how you live. The current county commission says that they red tag houses because they care about the land. The problem is, they have no alternative plan to fall back on; they need to go back to Brigham Youngs plan of having nice wide roads that run north, south, east and west. The city and county government will probably give you the runaround, but that is usual in most any case. I can help with this struggle, so please elect Grant L. Petersen to the County Commission! ' There was another gentleman that wanted to run for the Sanpete County commission but was told he that needed to pay $120.00. He didnt have the money so he dropped out. The fact is, running for office is free if you sign an affidavit of Impecuniosity But you have to ask for it - they will not tell you about it. The fact that it is such a big word is another safeguard against a lot of people running for office. It is time for a change! V i |