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Show 't .Ms: UGJVAiN TiMES. OCTOBER 22 i;l PAGE S.X Wagstaff and Maloney meet the press and the public MLST VALLEY CITY-T- he Iwo Uesi Valley City mayoral candidates, Gerald k. Maloney and Jerald L. must work together to solve its problems." He would advocate Wagstaff. faced approximately 73 city citizens Thursday evening, October 13. in a meet t he candidates night at West Lake Junior High. The event mas sponsored by the West Valley Jaycces and chaired by member Mark Holt. The November J election affects churches and basis and ingoing on. -- spreading the word by munity groups such as services on a quarterly forming them ot what is visiting com- Q: How important do you feel experience in city government is as an issue in this race? He believes there is no subMaloney Hunter. but that Three members of the press were stitute for experience, becomes experience invited to ask the candidates a series sometimes ol questions; five minutes were given detrimental when selfish interests are tor response. The remainder of the put before the community. A person time was turned over to the audience can learn," he commented. W Experience is what I have agstaff for questions. The evening concluded Wagstaff spoke of the with each member of the media panel to offer. growing pains the city has experienasking one final question. The media panel consisted of: Lee ced. "But we've had many successes too," he said. I rank. KWMS news reporter; Vicki Deseret West Varela, Valley reporter, inSews; and Lois knutsen, reporter, Q: If elected, would you stress an crease in services or a decrease in M est Mountain Times. taxes? Questions and Answers Wagstaff Services mean taxes; the Q: What are you going lo do as council has representation from the mayor if elected? The most important thing community to get input on what is Maloney is unification and leadership." He important. "They should make their spoke of kissing babies and handing decisions accordingly." out keys. He also said he believes a Maloney Government was created to review of past decisions should be provide services people couldnt done and better projection of provide for themselves. Perhaps getting bask to older ways and not letrevenues be made. "I have the time available," ting services be dictated by is heads of departments part Maloney continued, "and I'm not the answer, he said. The important of for financial or rewards looking thing to ask is: Who is asking for future political advantage." H agstaff This is our city and we the increase? over-zealo- very effective. As to whether there would be a decrease in taxes, he replied, Theres nothing more permanent than porary taxes." tem- Q: What do you think is the best form of taxation sales, franchise, property, etc.? Wagstaff Property taxes are unfair; a users' tax would be better. Other ways to make a fair tax in the community should be explored. Maloney He is opposed to the franchise tax, but said it draws income from those who have had a free ride. The sales tax is fair, he said, but it ine hurts the low- - and dividual. We'd like to see property taxes eliminated, but they are here to stay," he lamented. fixed-incom- Q: How do you see the ideal role of the West Valley Police force as an independent force or a patrol force with assistance from the bait Lake County Sheriff's Department? Maloney The police force can demand and usually does get more than their fair share of the budget because they can use scare tactics. He said he hopes that rapport would be good with the county and they could operate with a spirit of unity. H agstaff There have been jealousies in the past between police departments. He said he would like to see unity established. A of streamlining bookkeeping and radio control possibility, he said. is a airman will now receive specialized instruction in the The systems field. He is a 1976 graduate of kearns High School. n, cruise, the in various training exercises with other Seventh Fleet units and those of allied nations. Port visits were made to the Philipand pines, Hawaii, Mauritius, Australia. During Navy Engineman Fireman Recruit Robbie L. Lund, son of Dcvota L. Raymond of 3994 S. 5375 W Hunter, has returned from a Western Pacific and Indian Ocean cruise. the participated th Births Robert J. Ramsey Jr., manager of a kennecott Minerals Company has been study, reassigned and promoted to Manager, Concentrating at Chino Mines Company, Hurley, New Mexico. He held a succession of technical and management positions, becoming concentrator Magna superintendent in 1979. operations Air National Guard Ait man Larry D. Armitage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armitage of 4390 West 4985 South, kearns, has been assigned to keesler Air Force Base, Miss., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human studied the CASE, Mr. and Mrs. Mark, 5003 Sundrop Circle, Kearns, son. CRUMM, Mr. and Mrs. George, 4655 West 4745 South, West Valley City, son. CLINE, Mr. and Mrs. Alan L., 7303 Marian Way, Magna, daughter. HATFIELD, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lee, 3878 South 6000 West, West Valley City, son. HENDERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, 4135 South 4580 West, West Valley, son. KAY, Mr. and Mrs. George M., 5335 West Woodst-ep- , West Valley City, twin daughters. LABRUM, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle, 3036 South 7750 West, Magna, daughter. PELAN, Mr. and Mrs. Michael, 5007 West 5400 South, Kearns, daughter. OATES, Mr. and Mrs. William, 7296 Gettysburg Drive, son. RAEL, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy, 5806 South 4270 West, Kearns, daughter. ROSENLOF, Mr. and Mrs. Stan, 6670 Kings Estate Drive, West Valley City, son. SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. David D., 4287 South 4900 West, West Valley City, son. What would you like to specifically accomplish as aa areawide represeatative? Bunkall: First of all to get elected, and once elected I want to be available to really listen to residents of the city, no matter who they are. This is one of my campaign pledges. I also believe that the representatives have got to have first in their minds what I have referred to as "a delicate balance of unity. Even though I realize we will have some contrasting ideas and some conflicts, there is no reason why we can't resolve these and compromise justly." Q: How will you go about selecting a city manager and what salary range will you pay? Wagstaff He believes the selection of the right manager is very important. The salary is a touchy issue, he said, but it ought to be above that of the police chief. To get a good manager he believes the range will have to be per year. As to the councilmens salaries, he believes a committee should be established to make a recommendation. His first thought is somewhere from $300-60- 0 per month. Maloney He believes the city should stay within the present personnel budget, which is $29,000 for the mayor and $22,000 for each of the two commissioners. That would allow $7,000 per year for each council member and $29,000 per year for the city manager, according to his computations. 540-60,0- margin in the primaries. Do you fed the final race will be dose, and bow do yon plan to maintain your lead at the poles? Bunkall: I certainly have worked out a campaign strategy to what I hope will build the margin, but I think it will be a good race. I dont think it will be something that m easily run t away pith. Price Sale Our Best Work Is Your Best Buy Deseret Industries Thrift Store Q: Mould yon continue to contract public works such as street maintenance and garbage pickup or start city-ru- n public works? Maloney If the service is good at a price they can pay, then contracting would be better. Tout hundred and fifty Wagstaff thousand dollars was saved by contracting last year, he said, as com- - W. Valley 3602$. 1 Magna 7200W. 10:00i.w.4.00p.. 5'ON0, 40, 30 fill I I JJ J 250-426- Mo Sk. Deseret Industries is a tederaliy approved sheltered workshop ' OFF CUSTOM DRAPERY I I These discounts are advertised by most J j J dspartmsnt stors chains. But before buying from a chain, O Is the 50 discount off of an inflated price list? If not, how can the chains make a profit after giving such a discount? or ... Is the discount only for fabrics and colors nobody wants? If yes, Q: Do yon fed West Valley City government is open to suggestions and input from the public? If not, bow would yon make city government more accessible to the public? Bright I think that is the thing that makes the city, is the people. If they cant have an input then there is no use having the city. I dont think they have had it (input) in the past. I think every meeting the public is invited and there is where you get your suggestions, not The neighbors just from talking to neigh bon dont get anything done. They have got to get out and participate. If they dont participate then they can't expect anything as I see h. Then it is left up to the ones who are in the management of the city to do as they see fit the best they can, and that's for everybody. I think that is whats wrong with our Federal government today, nobody takes an interest. W e just talk to our neighbors, and that is as far as it goes. We just gripe and complain but do nothing about it. And To we can do something about it. Get the True Facts .. . 1 st, obtain a chain's discounted price, then 2nd, obtain a comparative price from any IDA store, and 3rd, check the following advantages: Q: hat would you like to specifically accomplish as councilman I would like some street Bright lighting. Id like some police or some kind of surveillance in these schools on some of this marijuana and any kind of dope. I think we need some way to squelch this and not turn our backs on it. Weve got too many wonderful kids to turn our backs on it and say there is nothing we can do about it. W IDA is a national group of independent drapery specialists with the same volume purchasing power of any chain. IDA specialists have the added advantage of low overhead compared to the high overhead costs of department chains. IDA specialists custom manufacture locally to strict quality specifications, which are guaranteed nationally. IDA specialists normally deliver in 2 or 3 weeks compared to the 6 week minimum of most department store chains. We also specialize in matching bedspreads and all other window treatments. and the Q: As a result of your tura-ou- t voting figures from the primary, yoa do have a bit of catch-u- p to do. Do you have aay specific plans for bow you will continue to conduct your n campaign? Well. ID just do the best I can. I would like to work with the people and for the people. I'm 53 and Im to the age to where maybe I can help. A few yean ago I was raising my family and Im like most everybody else; 1 didnt have the time to do k. But I think now I do have the time I have a family of seven and I believe 1 have a bttk experience in the way youngsters grow up. a form of bait and switch advertising? can meet any ' chain's discounted prices Bright all of the ins and outs of what has been started. And I dont think any candidate can except the ones who are in there. it IDA CONTENTED I ROM PAGE 3 door-to-doo- r. Q: You led your opponent by quite a 4 ask yourself... Candidates Q: 22-0ct,2- Clothing Clearance! Q: Do you believe the present city government is open to the public, and if you don't believe so what would you do to make It more open? Maloney He said hes had good experience with current "sunshine laws, which provide for open government. Regarding the matter of moving the council meetings to different parts of the city, he believes that if people are interested they will attend no matter where they are held. As to the present form, he said it lends itself to "let's make a deal." The new government can change that, he is Bunkall Oct. spective on city matters. Wagstaff He said he believes the present form has been open, "but the other form of government is more effective." He is a crew member aboard the destroyer tender USS Samuel Com-pehomeported in San Diego. While deployed, his shop operated as a unit of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. Compers Q: W hat plans do you have for parks and recreation in W est Valley City? These areas have Wagstaff The been neglected. definitely Commission has recently completed a study which points out that the city is way below others in the valley, he said. "Development and careful planning can give us the needed parks," he continued. The concern will grow as the price of gas continues to climb and people are staying in their own communities, he said. Im definitely for open Maloney There is no way under the space. present budget that parks can be developed, he said, but he pointed out that federal grants and community development funds are available. "Its that we promise you parks," he continued. Open Questions An inquiry was made regarding Granger Park. Would they lose it? Wagstaff replied that the city would not lose it because the county owns it and it is maintained by the County Parks and Recreation Department. The city has no jurisdiction over Granger Park. The matter of the believes. Personal Notes relations. Decker Lake Park was discussed. Wagstaff said the entire matter is a nightmare to the city. Our hands are tied, he said, since the county owns that land. Both candidates were asked why the city couldnt recruit a manager from the local populace. They stated that if a qualified person was found locally, that would be fine, but that sometimes someone from the outside has a broader per- pared to acquiring "rolling stock. He believes private enterprise has been Bright -- draperies s'! interiors rwonePy gunrwed gueny e ioc"y owned anti opeawd Phone your local IDA store for a free Sii-RW'E- A In-ho- me comparison. "'969-622- 6 |
