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Show County Attorney Candidates Huntsman, that he put the counts 's business before his private piuslice when deputy Steve Jackson To Sieve J.iekson iheie is jusl one issue in the C'otiiuv Attorney l.iec who is bener qualilied. "The job of Count) Attorney is pretty Jackson, the Republican said. The County is not in a policy mak- The County ing position Commission makes policy." The coumy attorney should advise the commission ol ihe consequences of their decisions Jackson said. He admilled that in complex matlers the commissioners will rely on ihe attorney's advise - "but the decision the with is commissioners. "As an attorney, I think I have the broader experience," Jackson said. "I have been practicing law in this county lor six years." He is experienced in bolh civil and criminal law, Jackson said, noting the coumy attorney works in bolh areas. souiiiy attorney. Both J.iskson and Ins opponent are willing to work fulltime as coumy attorney. "I am agreeable with what "Our commitment to as proven by mu respective records, is the besi indicator as to who will make the best prosecutor, Clayton Huntsman said of ihe race for County Attorney. Huntsman, the Democratic candidate, is Steven running against Jackson. ihe commission wants, Jackson said. "The present commission wains a full-tim- e attorney Jackson also said that, contrary to his opponents claims, he has said he will give up his private pi active. He made this at the Repubcommitment lican convention, he said. The deputy attorney must be based in I lllmore if he is elected, Jackson also said. He does nol believe Ins lack ol experience wnh the IPP negotiations will put him at a disadvantage, though he admits he will have a lot to learn about IPP. "It I am elected, I will be of reading on IPP doing in November and December. "But in any legal situation, you are always looking at facts, cases, contracts, and, alter reviewing the situation, move ahead. "If things are done right, I llunk IPP can be a benefit to the county. We have to have county officials working as a team with IPP to avoid the problems. "I have a good working relationship with virtually everyone in county government, Jackson said. I think that is important. You have to be able to get along with the a lol When 1 was going lo law school I worked lor the Statewide Association ot Pro- secutors. After graduating, I woiked for now Attorney General Wilkinson on civil matters." "I led I still have a good working relationship with Mr. Wilkinson." Jackson said, and I feel that will help if I am elected." Jackson admitted his opponent has done the bulk of the criminal prosecutions for the County Attorneys Office. people you are working with. We are looking to a time when Millard County will be li is very easy, however, to changing more than ever before. "I think I have a feeling for and understanding of rural life. I was born and raised in Millard County. I hope we can keep the lifestyle and avoid the problems of some of the tow ns in Wyoming." "I have no idea what basis Mr. Huntsman has for the claim that I would not be independent of the commisJackson said in sion. response to his opponent. He said the County Attorney has a statutory responsiblity to in- - go from defense to a prosecution," he said. And my experience as a defense counsel will help me as a prosecutor. I will have some knowledge of what the defense will try. 1 feel I have as much experience in criminal law as Mr. Huntsman does." When asked about his record when he was deputy attorney four years ago, Jackson said, I believe we prosecuted the cases that were meritorious. Jackson also said, in response to a statement by Clayton Huntsman In many weeks, I have prosecuted more cases than the previous administration, in which Mr. Jackson was deputy county in a year. attorney, prosecuted Ninel y percent of the contested cases he has prosecuted have resulted in convictions, Huntsman said. To cite the inadequacies ol the the Fillmore Police Department and the Sheriff's Department at the lime is pointing the finger at someone else." Huntsman said. "You can take measures to make sure you are working with law enforcement in harmony and not at cross purposes. "The predominant reason for their failure I think was they were preoccupied wnh their private practice and inexperienced in the rigors of cou rt - room practice, particularly in district court where felony cases are prosecuted." Mentioning his experience in civil law. Huntsman said, I has e handled all ly pes of probate, property, civil litigation, and business law in private form the commissioners if their actions were illegal or improper. Jackson also condemned the destruction of Huntsmans campaign posters in Fillmore. have no idea who is doing this and I have no connection with (his vandalism. I am not running (hat kind of campaign and do not condone that kind of activity. Towards the end of the inI terview, Jackson emphasized his love for the area. Thais came back here. Throughout law school, that was my goal to return to this area. why I - practice," he said. "As depucounty attorney, much ot ty my time, particularly my first year and a half, was spent in planning and zoning, the IPP advising the negotiations, coumy commission, preparing ihe necessary documents with Lldon Lliason for the conditional use permit, and a great many other areas of civ il law ." "I have been a member ol the Utah Bar since 1978 and since that time have practiced actively before all courts in Utah, including the Utah Supreme Court on several occasions. Supreme 1978." The first Utah My Court case was in real issues are something my opponent has never addiessed, Huntsman said. He said criminal prosecu- tion, IPP, and the open meeting laws arc among the issues in the race. "I have had substantial involvement in the IPP negotiaHuntsman said. "I tions, don't think you can master a knowledge of the complexities of the IPP and Millard County negotiations in less than a year." "Some of the finest legal minds in Utah said I have a good grasp of the civil aspects of IPP such as conservation law, energy law, and other related areas. For this reason, I have been accepted and am now enrolled as one of five energy scholars in the United Slates at the Energy Law Center of the University of Utahs law school. This is the only school of its kind in ihe Uniicd Stales." In response to Jacksons statement that the hiring of local people was not an issue in the County Attorneys race. Huntsman slated, That shows how much my opponent knows about the IPP nego- tiations. From the earliest time in that I with technically complex 1 his is an article of continuing series of articles about planning, written by Ihe Millard C ounty Planner, to inform the public about planning and zoning in Millard and legally issues County. Zoning involving - the name conjurs up images of bureaucratic red tape, graft, corruption, delay, politics and all the other evils of governmental intervention. But if zoning is so bad, why not do away with it? W hy do our legislatures allow zoning to continue? Is it possible that the legislators see zoning as a useful tool? What can zoning do for a community? Are there some olhei methods which would accomplish the same ol dollars and the potential of future problems. Though the county attorney is not in a policy making position, he is responsible to the voters, Huntsman said. "As vviih any other elected official, such as clerk or millions auditor, the county attorney function lo has an independent perform." "If the Commission decid- ed they wanted to decide on a matter of public trust behind closed doors without notice to the public or in any other violation of the open meeting laws, then the county attorney must come forvvaid and advise the commission of the applicable law. Although it is purpose, yet do so without some of the possible bad side effects of zoning? What is zoning? Zoning came about in the mid to late eighteen hundreds, as a way of segregaling industry from residential living. important America was well into the industrial revolution and was beginning to see that with all the bad working conditions present in the factories, factories themselves could be horrible to live around. for the county attorney to work in harmony with the commission," Huntsman said, that is why the county attorney is independently elected by the people and not appointed by the commission. The open meeting laws are Smoke, noise, traffic, etc. were all objectionable and people were finding that their residen Huntstill being violated, sman said and opposes secret meetings. I dont think my opponent will be independent as the job requires, Huntsman said. I governments to do "zoning. Zoning began to branch out to include not only industrial uses, but also residential and commercial uses as well. Zoning was open to abuses since decisions about zoning were not necessarily based on fact, but more on emotion. Courts were called to arbitrate cases between local governments and developers. Since many local decisions were arbitrary, the courts urged states to require that local governments establish plans and standards which must be presented to the public and against which all zoning decisions could be be grouped in an area dow inflexibility of zoning. They of residential areas and have allowed zoning laws to be tailor made' for the comnear adequate transportation. Commercial uses such as munity needs and desires. grocery stores, shops, offices, Also, new systems are developrepair garages may also be ing w lunch supplement or weighed. Local governments began to hire planning consultants lo help them establish a viable plan. Il forced local governments to begin to look to the future. On the basis of these Although many persons feel local governmental officials have the power to wave their magic wands and lake care ol LET THE SUN SHINE IN in all grouped together in one or more areas, and so on. These areas are specifically designated on maps with specific boundaries. Along wnh the grouping of uses, are more specific regulations under which those uses or replace zoning. These systems are more difficult to establish and administer, but they provide the community a buffer tool to work with developers. In Utah, thetc is a question as to whether these systems can some uses may be allowed. Zoning has been further modified to include a breakdown of each majoi isting enabling legislation. Some work could be undertaken by legislators to allow counties and communities more flexibility to utilize these new and innovative zoning even be implemented under ex- classification into subclassifications, such as commercial into central business techniques. and highway commercial. So, in conclusion, the quesGenerally, the larger the tion, Is Zoning a Friend or Foe?" can be simply answeicd popula.ed area, (he more which have been that it depends strictly on the citizens of Millard Coumy or created. Since zoning is a locally any local. Like all tools, it can mandated law, it may be sub- be used in numerous ways for ject to the prejudices of local good or bad, dependent soleauthorities. But because zon- ly upon the local citizenry. But ing is established locally, it can the fact that so many governalso be designed by locally ments use it to great benefits elected officials to meet the and depend on it ot shape specific needs and desires of growth, should be evidence of local residents. This is unlike its potential. plans, zoning was used as a tool lo carry out the design of the plan. slate statutes. The only way through which local governments can TO THE PEOPLE b w OF MILLARD COUNTY have been involved in the Paul which uses are segregated ac- that reason, il comes closet cording to a plan. It attempts than almost all other regulato group certain compatible tions government imposes, to . uses into one or more areas. fulfilling ihe democratic-principlesFor example, industrial uses New innovations in zoning such as slaughter houses, foundries, packing plants, etc., may law have taken out some of the that they should be "pul in the proper place. During the years that followed, legislators granted broad powers to local enumerated do to get along well, rather than be responsible to the taxpayers and the voters who It's believed the eating of elected him. beef was introduced to Huntsman denied the rumor Japan in 1856 by American that he and Lldon Eliason, the diplomat Townsend Harris. current county attorney, have any deal that Eliason would be have been fully appreciated hired as deputy attorney if and I dont give a damn who Huntsman is elected. Huntsknows it. man praised Eliason as an Rumors have been a proba and outstanding attorney lem throughout the campaign. very good man who has done And you cant answer rumors many great things for Millard and still get to the issues of the County. And I don't think his direct and competent ways campaign." By private land use is by way ol regulations we become subject the procedures outlined in the to. Public hearings must be held after public notice on the state statutes. and amendment imestablishment as the name Zoning, plies, is a legal method by of all zoning regulations. Tor tial properties were being devalued by these nuisances. 1 egislators recognized the importance of factories, but also every problem, their powers are specifically limited and think he will do what he has to negotiations, June 1980, the issue of local hiring was central to the county's cooperation. Il is an issue because a good attorney adv ises his client in such a way to get the best deal for him, whether a per- - control anything dealing with many of the state and ledeial Zoning, Friend Or Foe sonal injury case, or, as in this one, contract negotiations." Huntsman stressed "the county attorney is not a fourth commissioner. On the other hand, the county attorney is olien ihe one best qualified to grapple appreciate the trust and confidence that have been placed in me and the support the citizens of Millard County have given me the past four years. At this time would like to reaffirm my pledge to you four years ago that I will do everything in my power to bring you quality and professionalism in the Sheriffs Department, and I will be responsive to your desires. I am a firm advocate of county unity. It is essential that we maintain the present level of coordination and cooperation among the local law enforcement agencies and continue to strengthen I L. Burgess 5 OME POLITICIANS I WILL TRY ANYTHING TO WIN THE . Inflation: An economic condition during which money talks, but never has enough cents to say anything worthwhile Fellow we know is on a seafood diet. Whenever he sees food, he eats it You dont realize how complicated the simple life really is until you try to load your gear into the family car for a camping trip There are three kinds of businessmen: Successful, unsuccessful, and those who give lectures telling the second group how the first group did il Heard about the fellow who was so far in debt that he became a collectors item? Why not collect on the savings with a coal or wood stove? Four brands in stock at FARM VOTE it. solicit your vote of confidence on election day and pledge that I will continue to be an active, I working sheriff. Ed Phillips Jones Glass & Insulation We Can Make Heating Your Home Affordable 1 83 N. 400 W., Fillmore 743-517- i Pol. Ad. Millard County Sheriff paid by Ed Phillips committaa 8 JOSEPH M. MOODY Energy Republican District 68 Assistance Program There is a federal program f to help you vviih the high cost ol luel. Thcie is no age limit! Anyone can apply for this guidelines. If you have a family sie ol I and your loi.il family income annual gioss is S5.85I I amily size, 2. income. S7,76. amily size. 3. income. S9.70I. I amily size thru 15. income, S32.801 V &J& :: lira Joe is a devout family man and considers strong families to be essential to a strong nation. lillmoie. Monday. Oct I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens Millard County for the priviledge Promote the Free Enterprise system by limiting the influence of government in business and private life Listen to and keep voters informed of legislative decisions Work closely with local officials and constituents to effectively voice con cerns of the district. "I urge voters to study the issues, philosophies Millard County Treasurer VU xl,.nsiIM - Young University teacher for 20 years Farmer and small businessman Family man wife and five children Member LDS Church High School " end qualifies tions of the candidates, and vote for whomever they feel would best represent them. VOTE JOE MOODY Republican please contact Graduate of Brigham of serving as County Treasurer Mary 0. Pay pio-gra- BACKGROUND Born and raised in Delta. Graduate of Delta High School Member of the U. S. Army Counter Intelligence Corp.. Korean War GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY of for the last four pears. I would appreciate your continued support, and your vote in the upcoming election November 2, 1982. or have questions as to Social Sciviccs, PO. Box 598, I illmoie. I l or call V ' High medical bills in iltc past year may also quality you Verification will be needed loi medical bills. You must provide verification of income lot the past 90 days oi p.i'i yeai. Y ou w ill also need a copy ol your luel bill. Applications will be made beginning: Monday , Oct 18. for the handicapped and those pei sons Ml and ovei. al he Sei vices (eniei, Social qualifying, it' rn? progiam! There are some eligibility 25 and Thursday. Oct 28 al the Pahvant Senior Citizens Center. I illmoie Monday, Oct 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 20 al he Delia Senior Citizens ( eniei. Delta. Monday. November I to Apnl 30. loi iliegcnei.il public at the Social Services C eniei. I illmoie II you quality foi this L Iiitd fX'lHKiil d h' A v I Hmiiiitrr hi I hnl MihmIy jV |