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Show p 4e Ediltn't vimptid . . . i::v: ?vX Thousands of residents of the county's unincorporated area would like to know what the future has in store for them as communities. In next week's special election, they're faced with the prospect of having their many communities fused into one large municipality. Should voters approve the Lake Valley City proposal: -- It would deprive Granite Park area people a chance to become part of South Salt Lake; they've already signed p?th, tions asking the city to annex them. It would keep residents of Taylorsville-Benniofrom going to the next to on city status for fall decide polls themselves. Their petition for incorporation is waiting for an election date to be set. -- It would bring to a halt efforts by Kearns residents to achieve a goal of governing themselves via the process of incorporation. Petitions favoring an incorporation vote have been circulating and studies are planned to determine feasibility of city status. -- It would also have an adverse effect on Magna, where exists a community spirit that goes a long way toward offsetting the lack of tax base with which to operate local government. With the I $ : i: &iv I 1 M P 'M: j Magna people's attitude, "Where there's a will, there's a way," a plan could evolve in which they would join with some of their other neighbors on the west side of the valley to attain local government status. -- It would dissolve many months of exUnion who have residents ploration by of the benefits pondered annexing to or Murray, possibly incorporating themselves. -- It would take away also the ability of residents of the east valley area to consider establishing their own city, or two or more smaller ones. Certainly, with In M m vX i Im destiny. With apparently the majority of the tax base proposed for Lake Valley City being on the east side, such a city would seem feasible and possibly include Millcreek, Winder, East Millcreek, South Cottonwood and Cottonwood as well. Whether or not any or all of these proposals is feasible is not known at this point. It will never be known if Lake Valley City is approved next week. addition, m i A his candidacy for a seat in the Utah House of Representatives, 46. District He is Kelly C. Atkinson, 6734 So. 1645 West. Atkinson pointed out that the district was in the legislative reapport- ionment this January and thus has no incum- 'City' Arguments Enter Final Week City Historic Parts of West Jordan, Bennion, Committee To Meet May 17 included WEST Many arguments for and against the Lake Valley City proposal are confronting residents of unincorporated Salt Lake County as Tuesdays special election approaches. contended at Proponents midweek if the vote fails, as much as half of the existing county tax base could disappear within a year . . . swallowed up by annexations and small town incorporations. The estimation is a change from what proponent Quentin Wells said during late March - if Lake Valley City is not incorporated, by the end of the year, 25 percent of the countys tax base will be lost by annexations or small incorporations. Proponents are backing up their statements noting that there have been 48 annexations in Salt Lake County in the last three years and that many more annexation proposals are standing in line, ready to strike, if the proposal is defeated. Wells explained the change this week. We hear of new potential West annexations every day. Valley City is redefining and increasing the radius of territory from which it can annex. Murray is considering an attempt to annex the Union, area, including the Family Center. Midvale is looking at the east side of State Street north to Murray. Salt Lake City may want Highland Drive all the way to Cottonwood Mall. Opponents are questioning a claim by proponents that the city can be formed for just $1.7 million in additional tax revenue with a minimum staff of fewer than 30 workers by contracting with Salt Historic two James also questioned, What is wrong with small cities? He said they are closer to the people, they meet the needs of the area with less state statutory requirement, have less employees, smaller salaries and control the destiny of their own city surroundings. He said that Bluffdale and Murray have the lowest tax rate in the county. 65, Courthouse served terms as -- Squares a V - in 1957 and 1959. When in office, he said, he serv- ed as chairman on a SOME OFFICE HOLDERS do the greater part OF TH0R WORK BEFORE THEY GET THEIR JOBS. military civilian defense committee and as a member of the joint appropriations committee. He said he helped author Utahs chemical blood test law and helped pass a measure exempting federal employes from having to pay state income tax. Peterson believes all legislative meetings should be open to the public and is against members of the District 1 1 - for years before retiring. Lodge TAYLORSVILLE. is now retired an- nounced his candidacy for a seat in Utah Senate District 11 this He is Peterson, Wallace 3388 A. W. bomb Bracken said Jean Spicer, a secretary at the school, received the threat over the telephone at 11:10 a.m. Office former member of the Utah House of who Representatives g office. He cited a need to control property taxes in order to encourage business to settle in his managed Wallys Motor ? A late-mornin- threat. To Seek on wood elementary after the school received a legislature increasing their salaries once in district. We have to work as a body, he said, because a divided body cannot govern. Peterson owned and Ex-Sol- persons, in- cluding former City Commissioner Renee Hunter and Kearns are Bomb Threat Is Reported At Redwood WEST VALLEY. Police here found no sign of a bomb last Wednesday at Red- - Officer Brent adults voice told Mrs. Spicer theres been a bomb A young planted building. in the At 11:33, a secretary at Central junior high telephoned the school, reporting that an anonymous caller had told her to call Redwood elementary and tell them they have 20 minutes left, Bracken said. Bracken and Sgt. Richard Sweeny found no sign of a bomb during a search of the building. in the The Democratic candidate contends there is a need for balance in the legislative process. At present, one party holds too much power for the good of the people. He also said that the 10-6-- representative Wallace A. Peterson Committee, which will meet again on May 17. Lake County. The Lake Valley City Opposition Committee, headed by Kearns Town Council chairman Arlo James, said such a claim is impossible, because state code requires cities of the first class, such as Lake Valley City, to appoint a City Recorder, City Treasurer, City Engineer and City Attorney, plus any other office deemed necessary for the good of the city, as well as five other required departments. Required departments listed by James include: Public Affairs and Finance, Water Supply and Waterworks, Streets and Public Improvements, Parks and Public Property, and Public Safety. None of the departments, he said, fall into the category of contracting with the county. James also questioned the feasiblity of contracting for services with Salt Lake County. West Valley City and Draper, he contended, both encountered problems with county contracts that forced them to establish their own services. And, James said, state law requires them to provide services for us regardless of the costs. West Valley City, James contended, found it to be $382,000 per year cheaper by forming their own fire protection with 40 employees and leasing their equipment. Queenswood Dr. Peterson, VALLEY. More members are being sought for the City Four GRANITE PARK. bent. district. Mob Ike must legislature do away with secret open committee WEST JORDAN. UofU announced Kelly Atkinson meetings. I believe in senior labor consultant for the Utah School Employees Assn, who is a student at the created Before Lake Valley Vote (Editors Note: The following is City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. Office Thursday, May 6, 1982 Lindsay: Chaos In Plan, Costs Off' members will discuss the outline of a book on the history of the West Valley area, he added. The meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the upstairs lunch room in Student To Seek WEST VALLEY VIEW Lake Valley Evaluated M District 46 more intensive study, Holladay residents are likely to find they have the tax sources to sustain themselves and, thus, the ability to guide their own n 6 n. Lake Valley Could 'End' Local Control IvX attended the committees first session last week, said coordinator John Jan-soOthers in attendance were Ron Watt, Richard Potts and Winifred Eldracher. Mackay, meetings and open party caucuses in the People, legislature. he explained, should have the right to see how the really big decisions are made. Atkinson also placed emphasis on his belief in top quality educa-tion for Utahs children. A lifetime resident of the area, Atkinson from graduated Kearns in 1969 high and will receive a bachelors degree from the UofU in political science this fall. He is a former president of the Granite Classified Employees Assn, and has been active in historic restoration for a Salt Lake Area West Side Beautification Pro- ject. Atkinson has also been involved in various youth tivities including Boy Scouts. ac- the Mothers witwe by Dr. Richard P. Lindsay, longtime resident of Taylorsville who served that community in both the Utah Senate and Utah House and is former director of Bureau of Community Development at the University of Utah.) Like many other valley residents living in an unincorporated part of the county, I have been attempting to come to a rational decision on how to vote next week in the pro- posed creation of Lake Valley City. believe the Sheet has rendered a valuable service to its readers by explaining the pros and cons of a new county-widcity. Much like the editorial in last weeks paper I have come to the coriclusion that the proposed Lake Valley City is not in the interest of the citizens of the county, now or in the years ahead. My major concerns for the new city and its effect on nearly a quarter of a millon residents are the I Green e I following: (1) Almost overnight we would have created the states largest city led by well meaning but totally inexperienced leaders. (2) The projected operating costs for the city as I have reviewed them are grossly underestimated. The move to incorporate this vast tract of county land is for the wrong reason. (4) No plan appears to exist for (3) the smooth transition of authority and services to the proposed brand-negovernmental authority. In my opinion, much chaos will result in the provison of basic public services. (5) An expensive, campaign with hired professionals is proceeding almost unnoticed by the residents of the county . . the assumption is made that a less than 20 percent turnout of voters in next weeks election makes it possible to manage the hardand pass the proposcore ed new city over the inertia and apathy of the great majority of county residents. At this late date, all who are to be affected by this radical restructuring of government in Salt Lake County should weigh this matter carefully, and above all, express themselves next Tuesday in this important election. . pro-vot- e Aerobics For Women Scheduled At Library KEARNS. A program of aerobics for women will be presented at Kearns Library Tuesdays and 1. Thursdays, May Classes, to be held from 10 to 11 a.m. are designed to increase physical fitness, improve cardiovascular condition and relieve mental ly stress. 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