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Show iii iiMriiiirriimr "&&' by Roger Taylor The main project and concern of the Westside Council the Jordan River is Beautification. The Jordan River Parkway would directly affect residents on the westside, so there is certainly the need for representation from the westside to assist and oversee the planning and construction of the Parkway. Richard Carmen, Chairman of the Westside Council, stated that housing is also very much a concern with his council. The feeling of most council members is to avoid centralization of e housing on the westside. Carmen stated, "We are e certainly in favor of low-incom- low-incom- housing, but we want to see it equally distributed throughout the city. If it becomes centralized, people tend to avoid moving in these areas and will choose the suburbs instead." The council is currently planning to receive $11,500 in funds from Model Cities which would be used for the completion of projects through the council. When asked what makes a successful neighborhood council, income families." Carmen went on to say, "The council would like to see a change in the structure of city government. It should be demographic in nature, and represent all people in Salt Lake City and not just the areas from which the officials come." The Westside Council holds its meetings every 4th Thursday the month of at the Neighborhood House, 500 South 950 West, at 7:30 p.m. Carmen said, "We must be a viable representation of the community. It is absolutely to stand for all the people in your particular area and not just the low income or high necessary Richard Carmen There are many homes on the west slope of the Capitol Hill that have great historical value and are in danger of ruin if they into our area and occupy these homes. This would help preserve and businessmen. The council is actively involved in our area and insure the are not refurbished and well as increase the vitality of the maintained. area." The Capitol Hill cquncil has just recently sponsored what they called a "cleanup, paintup and plantup" activity which was in improving their neighborhood. If you live in the Capitol Hill area and are concerned with your neighborhood, get involved in your council. They will be holding elections for new officers in the third week of October. Further information may be part made possible obtained This is a concern with the Capitol main Hill council. Chairman Glen Lloyd said, "We are trying to encourage the recognition of the historical value of these homes. We would like to see some families move continuation of our schools as through donations of several Salt Lake City florists by calling Glen Lloyd at 359-257- V. , A 'Hi ; Chairman 0. ", "ii'.r Glen Lloyd Tom Sessions, Chairman of the Northwest Council, stated that their council is concerned with improving the Northwest area through education of the residents. This council is working actively in the area of housing and is currently establishing a "tenants union." This union would help potential 7. Tom Sessions residents locate housing, work with the landlords to increase the standard of housing and enforcement of housing codes. Sessions also stated charging comparable fees.) The Northwest Council would like your opinions on these school costs and any other his matters which are of concern to concern over the fees that West High School is charging when they are an alleged "free" school. These fees total $37.00 per student for a school year. (Other junior and senior high schools are you. They welcome your attendence at their meetings held every 2nd Tuesday at the Northwest Center, 1300 West 2nd North, at 7:30 p.m. Multi-purpos- e |
