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Show I WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, OCTOBER 15, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS Wesf Point Fruit Heights Fruit Heights Fruit Heights H. Luci Beth Paulsen David A. Packer Seeks Council Seat Dean Brand Is Candidate For Mayor Jay Stephens Seeks Mayors Seat Seeks Council Spot Luci Beth Paulsen, 29 South Mt. Rd., Fruit Heights, has been nominated by the Sage Brush Party to seek a two year city council post. perienced leadership. Among the areas that need immediate attention are 1. water storage facilities; 2. a need to preserve the areas rural atmosphere while at the same time coping with growth; 3. sharing city services, such as fire departments; 4. better media coverage and ways to keep residents better informed about local issues that concern them. MR. STEPHENS is financial data manager for the Davis County School District. My job is to work with budgets and 1 believe my experience in finance makes me well qualified to deal with city budgetary matters, Mr. Stephens said. A former member of the Davis County School Board, Mr. Stephens has served as a Clearfield City Councilman, i H. JAY STEPHENS - WEST POINT H. Jay Stephens, campaigning on a platform for a better informed citizenry and more public involvement. has announced his candidacy for mayor of West Point. chairman of the Clearfield Safety Committee and of the Beautification Committee, member of the Board of the A FORMER member of the West Point planning commission, Mr. Stephens believes that rapid growth in that area presents challenges that must be met by competent and ex- - HE AND his wife, Sharyn, are parents of six children. Mr. e Stephens owns a business in custom hay cutting. His hobby is breeding and training paint riding horses. SHE IS AN advocate for good education, works with the community schools and attends the Utah State Legislative committee meetings on education. On occasion she has met with representatives from the Utah State Attorney Generals office to get information for members of the city council. Luci Beth believes that the North Davis Refuse Board and Golden Spike Empire, and Boy Scout Counselor. part-tim- moved to Fruit Heights is because of the asthetics. The city is located in a beautiful area - Letha Roy Drug Center Pharmacy. She has been both secretary and president of the New Horizons, a chapter of Credit Women International. She is presently in her third year as captain of the Sunbon-ne- t Camp of the DUP. She is an active member of the LDS Church, having taught classes in genealogy, a subject she feels is extremely important. We need to know our ancestors as well as we know ourselves. SHE IS married to Lorin E. 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She favors strong communication with Kaysviiie city leaders as a goal to solve basic water systems, road development and the services provided, working together as i two separate cities. If given the opportunity td serve as the first woman on the city council, she would like to represnt the voice of the people and would encourage input from those who elected her because a council member speaks for the citizens. HER HUSBAND is Gary W. Stewart an electronics engineer at Hill AFB. They are the parents offourchildren. np Renee Billings Is Promoted 4 Renee Billings, daughter of Dena V. Billings of 640 E. First South, Kaysviiie, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of staff sergeant, j BILLINGS is a personnel specialist at Schweinfurtj West Germany, with the 3rd t Infantry Division. She is a 1972 graduate of Utah State University, Logan IMPROVED management techniques and better financial strategy have provided expanded services to citizens with a minimal increase in taxes, he said. Kaysvilles tax levy is only 13.40 mills, despite consumer price increases of nearly 40 percent in the past four years. Under his leadership, Kaysvilles management practices and budget procedures were updated. Capital equipment items are now on a depreciation schedule, so their useful life can be anticipated. INVESTMENT income city monies have been vastly increased. More than from $ 100.000 in interest was earned d in the past year, although income was only $55,000. Department heads have completed management training to improve their skills. A competent city administrator has been hired, and priority budgeting on capital expenditures established. CITY IMPROVEMENTS include construction of a storm drainage system, development of a master plan for the citys utility systems, purchase of additional water, installation of a gallon water reservoir and upgrading of the Also, zoning ordinances have been updated and expanded, an electrical substation purchased and improved, and a new communication system for the fire department acquired. A plan for future economic Clair E. Snow, Kaysviiie City Councilman announced he will make a bid for a second term in this falls municipal election. MR. SNOW said, I find the job is still challenging and extremely interesting. I am seek-- : ing a second term because I feel that in the last four years,' we as a city have taken some positive steps in the following areas: 1. improved city man-- ; agement, 2. current city plan-- ; ning and zoning, 3. downtown it can property, 35 percent sales. This means Kaysviiie resi- dents are paying 59 percent of their sales tax to other cities. Mayor Elison has worked through the Utah League of Cities and with other cities to get part of the sales tax distributed, based on population, as well as point of sale. This could bring as much as $300,000 annually of additional revenue to Kaysviiie if passed by the state legislature. RESIDENTIAL and personal property accounts for 98.8 Thorne Elected VP Larry F. Thome has been of the elected Federal Employees Credit Union. He has been employed with the credit union since 1973. He is an instructor at evening classes in credit and collections at WSC. He is serving as secretary and treasurer of the Ogden Consumer Credit percent of the assessed valuation in Kaysviiie. To be better balanced and remain fiscally healthy, cities should be nearer 50 percent residential and 50 percent commercial and industrial. Mayor Elison has worked to correct this situation by upgrading water storage and distribution systems, also electrical substation and distribution so the city can provide essential services to attract base, so we must encourage commercial and industrial development. commercial and industrial businesses into the city. THIS WOULD not only help balance the revenue base, but, would provide basic retail services. As many residents have said, It sure would be nice to be able to buy a spool of thread in Kaysviiie. 1 want to continue my involvement in these programs and to accomplish other objectives" Mayor Elison said. Good planning for future growth is essential. One of the crucial items is to stabilize and expand our imbalanced tax Association. HE IS MARRIED to the former Judy Hagen of Ogden and they have two children. They reside in Ogden. Larry is a former Kaysviiie resident, the son of Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Thorne of Kaysviiie. np AS OUR economic base expands, we plan to construct a new library to serve an expanding population and to develop a community center. We also want to implement automated inventory control." Mayor Elison has served on the executive board of the Utah League of Cities and Towns and was chairman of the legislative committee on public utilities. He also worked to develop legislation to distribute part of the sales tax revenue on the basis of population. MAYOR Elisons professional career is in planning and management. He attended Utah State University and Brigham Young University and has a bachelor's degree in political science, with emphasis on public administration. He attained a masters degree at the U niversity of Oklahoma, np to to WM 1MM! (Sim Now Layton has its own full service travel agency. No more waiting in long lines at the airport to pick up your ticket. No more trips to Ogden or Salt Lake to make your vacation or business travel arrangements. It can all be handled in Layton, quickly and conveniently. Remember, there is no additional charge to you for using a travel agency. We may even save you money, because we know all the fares and schedules of all the airlines not just the one or two youd call yourself. So we can get you the best possible itinerary at the lowest possible price, and well even deliver your ticket to you at no extra charge. First Travel Corp. is a division of one of the largest travel companies in the state and we look forward to becoming a part of Layton and Davis County. Come by or give us a call. Wed like to help. Our office is located at the North end of Layton 1 fills Mall, in the First Security Bank Building on Hill Field Road. redevelopment, 4. future orderly management, KAYSVILLE has an imbalanced tax base. The overall tax revenue mix is 65 percent tions by city government during this period will have a major effect on our future quality of life. He seeks the position of mayor to serve all the citizens of this community and to move foreward carefully in an endeavor to maintain and improve the quality of life they enjoy in Fruit Heights, np water distribution system. Clair E. Snow Seeks Council Spot In Nov. KAYSV1LLE is a city that we can all take pride in. With casualty insurance for the city were reduced by 25 to 40 percent, and insurance benefits for city employees developed and expanded. DEAN BRAND two-milli- Kaysviiie needs of the city such as a swimming pool, parks and re-- , creation facilities, city block beautification, cemetery improvements and senior citizen needs. If I would continue my support in these areas. Dean was with Univac in Salt Lake City for 17 years. He was president of Devconlndustries which developed the Villa Nova condominiums in Bountiful. He is presently at Brand Electric in Salt Lake City. DEAN FEELS that the immediate future is critical for Fruit Heights inasmuch as ac- - participation in committees, boards and commissions was expanded, and a new committee established for economic development and beautification. In addition, a senior citizens center was provided, and participation by the Kaysviiie Civic Association, and the civic clubs in community projects were bolstered. various teaching and leadership positions. She is currently a member of Camenae Club, a service organization. She was recently appointed as board of adjustments secretary for Fruit Heights city and has served as a member of the economic committee which was a part of the citizen groups who volunteered to determine the needs of the city, both pre- sent and future. Carol feels LETHA KING READ and their impact upon the rural life of West Point. Mrs. Read is presently employed by the DAVID A. PACKER BUDGET FOR the city library was increased from $5,000 annually to $41,900. Citizens USU with a BS degree in business and social science. She is a member of the LDS Church AN IMPORTANT concern now is the present zoning laws After graduating from the U. of U. college of Engineering, velopment projects. SHE GRADUATED from Ogden High School and in 1969. $1.2 million in community de- Council on the Pine Cone ticket. She was born in Ogden and moved to Fruit Heights four years ago. and has served affairs. He served as chairman of the Fruit Heights Planning Commission for five years; was chairman of the Kaysville-Fru- it Heights Heritage Harvest Days activities in 1978; was instrumental in acquiring the first extended area telefor phone service (Metro-Pac- ) this area of Davis County in negotiations completed for ar being among the first settlers in the West Point area. Mrs. Read states she feels one of the most important problems facing the city is a need for better communications not only with the residents of West Point, but with surrounding communities. She feels that all citizens should be informed of any meetings and decisions and should be en- -' couraged to voice their opinions. MR. BRAND has always been active in community growth was developed and try Rd., Fruit Heights, has filed for a two-yecouncil seat for Fruit Heights City resident, her grandparents 1 Gar Elison Candidate For Mayor s Position Carol Stewart, 973 E. Coun- . Heights. He has been a resident of Fruit Heights for the past 1 years. He and his wife Betty and three sons reside at 122 South Mt. Rd. Kaysviiie Carol Stewart Wants City Council Position MRS. READ is a life long 376-111- DAVID IS a native of Utah. He received his bachelor of Fruit Heights Read Is Letha Running For Mayor Don't Throw 'S and is a fine place to live. She has been and will remain dedicated to seeing that there is orderly planned growth and development to maintain the life style of the community. She feels that the city should remain financially sound and will work to keep a stable tax base. SHE IS aware that Fruit Heights must continue to be unified and has pledged that she will be a voice for the whole town, np reason most citizens have K. WEST POINT A 7$ MR. PACKER is a computer engineer with TRW Defense and Space Systems Group. He supervises the design and development of sophisticated computer systems for the U . S . Air Force. He has experience in personnel and and financial management. The candidate said, he desires to maintain the semi-ruratmosphere that we now enjoy in Fruit Heights. He likes the feeling of a smaller community where everyone has the opportunity to voice his or her opinion on the various issues and take an active part in city government. He has been a resident of Fruit Height the past two years. LUCI BETH PAULSEN Wesf Point King Read has announced her candidacy for mayor of West Point City. . SHE HAS lived in Fruit Heights for 22 years. She has been actively engaged in the community by serving as secretary of the planning board and working on the master plan for the city. She is currently serving on the Francis Peak District as assistant scout chairman and trainer for 22 year old scout leaders. She is president of the Fruit Heights chapter of the Utah Association of Women which is an organization dedicated to educating members and the public on pertinent issues. Dean Brand is seeking the position of mayor of Fruit David A. Packer, 1 152 East Country Rd, Fruit Heights, announces his candidacy as a member of the Fruit Heights City Council. First Travel Corp. 1500 No. Hill Field Road LAYTON CLAIR E. SNOW 776-513- 1 continue to grow and develop as a first rate community, np |