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Show A4 DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER Tuesday, September 21, 1993 tW Candidates announce bids for local seats Bell to run as candidate for Davis announces candidacy Mayor of Farmington City for the Bountiful City Council Farmington City Councilman, Greg Ball, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Farmington. He has served on the council since 1990, as well as the Planning Commission for part of that time. Bell believes the council's greatest achievement over the last few years is in completing the new General Plan for managing zoning and development in the city, including traffic studies in the areas. As his highest priority, Bell is committed to preserving the rural atmosphere and unique values of Farmington. In high-grow- th light of the tremendous growth projected for Davis County, Farmington will need strong leadership to plan for and limit growth. He has fought to have these values reflected in the new general plan to protect Farmington from unplanned and unwise development. Bell said he has the commitment to fight for wise planning Bell has also planned to develop the recreational opportunities in Farmington. He will continue to work aggressively to acquire land for and develop city parks and trails, as well as expand the scope of city recreation programs, with an emphasis on affordability for all. In the long term, Bell believes a city swimming pool would be a great addition to the community. During the four years Bell served on the council there has been no tax increase in Farmington; however, increased sales tax revenues from Farmington businesses and a new Douglas R. Davis, lifelong Bountiful resident, has announced his candidacy for the Bountiful City Council. "I was born and raised in Bountiful," Davis said. "The city has been a great place to live and raise a family. I have given the past 15 years in service to family and community and feel like this will help me repay the good citizens of our community with this public service." The candidate is committed to the following campaign goals. Be available to the citizens and business community and to be a good listener. Make judicious and careful sales tax allocation plan have increased Farmington's revenue. With excellent utilization of city personnel and resources, as well as labor, the city has many projects recently: the widening of Shepard Lane between U.S. 89 and 1500 West; the storm retention basin on Compton and Burke Lane; the storm sewer line now in progress serving Compton Bench, which will alleviate periodic flooding; completion of Shepard Lane Park, including four tennis courts, sand volleyball court, two boweries, restroom facilities and baseball volunteer accomplished Construction diamond. of Farmington Pond Park is well underway and is funded in large measure by grants from the state for fishery and riverway enhancement purposes. Land has been acquired and work will soon begin on a park in south Farmington. The police department has increased by three officers and the equipment for the public works and fire departments has been continually upgraded. During Bell's term, a new police chief, fire chief, planning director GREG BELL and recreation director have been hired and are functioning well. The council has nearly all of the city's ordinances to bring them in compliance with current law. Bell has found wide community support for his candidacy. He has worked well with the outgoing mayor and is known as. a consensus builder on the council. He looks forward to meeting all of the citizens of Farmington in the coming campaign. Huefner announces plans to run for Bountiful Council Jim, Huefner, a candidate for Bountiful City Council, has made the theme "Do It Right!" a part of him for more than 20 years. It exemplifies his approach to life. He is atthlm.af action, dedicated to fair solutions to the long-terproblems facing Bountiful. Huefner is a Salt Lake native. He graduated from Weber High, where he met his wife, Marilyn. They are parents of four children, Hillary, Cecily, Reid, and Neil. Huefner is the controller and office manager for Roberts and SCtfSd'fePCpfhpany, an engineering fTtfrirHslilt Lke with contracts WM'lbwMe.' He is a commander in 4hfe Naval' Reserve, and a Vietnam vet. He has bachelor degrees in mathematics and accounting and an MBA. He is active in his church. Jim believes his strongest qualifications for city council are his experience and his approach to Roberts and Schaefer Company has about equal that Huefner of is knowledgeable regarding finances. Huefner said he is a man of action, dedicated to ,' fair solutions to problems. He would like the opportunity to apply his skill and experience and to "Do It Right" for Bountiful. He asks voters to "Do It Right!" and vote for Jim Huefner in the Primary election on Oct. 5, 1993 and again ; States Marine Corps Reserve. During the Persian Gulf War he served as a scour sniper. He had also worked for the Woods Cfosd long-term- in the General Election on Nov. 2, 1993. Sam Fowler, a resident 22-ye- ar candijjapy for the Bountiful City Council.. He retired from Mountain Fuel Suppl'ttmpany as a manager in that companys business offices following a career covering 33 years. Hefeels that his experience coming out of the business sector will be of great value to him as a JIM HUEFNER council member. As a member of the Bountiful City Council, Sam's commitment will be: giving on going attention repairs, park building, and general upkeep and beautification of the community. As a city , council member, Hicks would continue to promote the quality and safety of life found in Woods Cross. He believes that proper land management through balancing residential and business interests is key. Reasonable business opportunities will provide increased revenue for Woods Cross. These additional monies can be used to maintain and improve the police department, the city, parks and recreation facilities, beautification. and city Responsible plannin will help Woods Cross to remain a plate' whe'rd 6eOpiewdnt T 'r t6' live aiid riiseth'eir familid. ' . DARIN HICKS on Centerville City Council Scott Hansen has announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the Centerville City Council. In filing, Hansen said "Although Centerville is growing rapidly, it wont be long until our growth will stop. We are reaching our build-opopulation very quickly. It will be critical to ut effectively manage the final stages of that growth. Now is the time to make sure we can maintain the quality of life our city currently provides Fowler has been involved in clubs, Public Works, performing road Hansen to run for a seat supporting economic growth; encouraging volunteerism, being supportive of the cultural arts; listening attentively to citizens' concerns, and retaining the Bountiful quality of life. service times. The city is founded on a! wonderful heritage that must bej preserved while facing the ongoing' challenge of growth and change. filr' Fowler announces bid for Bountiful City Council of Bountiful, has announced his Darin Hicks has declared his for Woods Cross City candidacy Council. wrestling and football. He received his bachelor of science in accounting, and is currently enrolled in the Executive Master of Business Administration Program at the University of Utah. Hicks is currently employed by the Newspaper Agency Corporation as an accounting manager. He served nine years in the United government is very similar to running a business according to Huefner. During the past several years, the average annual revenue of well-know- Hicks declares candidacy for Woods Cross Council seat Cross High. His high school activities included band, drama, citizens' needs. Running city Bountiful's. employees in order to maintain and recruit qualified, productive people who give the citizens the best service. Send tax dollars wisely. Live within the city's ability to pay and to put away funds for a rainy day. Work in harmony with the other members of the city council so matters of city government can go forward smoothly. Work to help the city develop Hicks, a lifetime resident of Woods Cross City, attended Woods decision making. He has supervised more than 100 employees in a service industry. His subordinates served their customers just as Bountiful's employees must serve been regarding the city decisions the business economy of Bountiful in order to improve tax revenues. Davis is a graduate of Bountiful High School and received a B.S. degree in mass communication from the University of Utah. n in Davis is Bountiful as "Mr. Mom." Although he prefers the title, "Mr. Dad." He worked as an advertising executive for several years before postponing a career to raise his two boys and volunteer in his community. He teaches at the Bountiful High School in the community education program, serves on the board of the Bountiful Community Theater, is a trustee of the Davis County Library and is a voting district chairman. Davis was awarded his Eagle Scout in Bountiful Troop 108 under Joe Palmer and has continued to be active in scouting. He has served in many scouting positions and was recently released as the Scoutmaster of Troop 580. He is married to Susan Summers Davis who is the sales supervisor for Mountain Fuel Supply north region. They are the parents of two children, Jeff and Alex. Davis wants to maintain the for our families. Tomorrow may be too late. Hansen said he would like to bring some new and creative ideas to the city. He's interested in political assignments, and presently is involved weekly in volunteer service with the Homeless and Transient. Fowler and his wife Elenore live at 167 W. 1800 S. Two of their children and ten of their grandchildren also live in creating new partnerships between and residents businesses, government to help complete some major projects like parks or city beautification. He would also like to institute an incentive program for employees and residents to find new and more efficient ways to do things we are already doing, expanding the city's economic base by attracting new business. Mr. Hansen currently serves as the volunteer chairman of the city Parks and Recreation Committee. He has lived in Centerville for the past 12 years. He and his wife Kristy have four children. SCOTT HANSEN Candidates give views at Club breakfast Exchange Kjar seeks another term as to downtown redevelopment; upgrading the tax base by Bountiful. Bountiful of Centerville City Mayor CENTERVILLE .the threshold of "We are on era with a new emerging opportunities to make a difference in our future," stated Michael Kjar as he announced his 'candidacy for another term as ' mayor.''.' ' Kjar emphasized the importance of planning and providing for an orderly''1, building ' infrastructure . to of city support the growing demands of an increasing p6plation.i "The initiative for a waterline, development, street improvement, park facilities, and public safety must be continued to insure a safe and peaceful environment in which to reside and i . . raise our families," said Kjar. ..To fulfill his pledge to build a better tomorrow for Centerville citizens, Kjar will meet today's issues "head on with fierce determination." He explained, "The alarming rise in statistics of violent crime and especially gang problems and juvenile mischief must be faced with energy, courage, and strength in order to build a better community for tomorrow." He plans to meet the challenge with an ' active plan and a specific course of action. Speaking of commercial development, Kjar expressed the concern that never before has the challenge been greater to control growth in a way that is conducive to a life style that has been desirable to current residents. "As mayor, I have been actively involved in encouraging commercial growth to bolster our economic tax base and lessen the burden on home owners," he said. "Great strides have been made due to many exhaustive efforts." "Now, on the threshold of possible success in this area," he continued, "I would like the opportunity to continue with these confidential negotiations and secure controlled growth. My work in the community is not yet done in this area." Kjar's eminent qualifications are many. They include four years as Centerville City councilman, National Chairman, NCSL Education committee, Board Member South Davis Fire District, and member Davis County Council of Governments. The Mayor has a masters degree in public administration, developed and implemented strategic plan for City Council candidates Renee Coon, Melvin Peterson and Sam Fowler addressed the Bountiful Breakfast Exchange Club on Thursday, Sept. 16. The candidates spoke about themselves and their campaign issues and then took questions from the audience. Coon remarked that she was concerned that Bountiful shouldn't over-develand that services should be maintained to the existing residents. She was uncomfortable with the city's budget reserve growing beyond what it currently stands at. She was most concerned with the citizens being represented in the city's decision processes, not just the city staff. Fowler talked about his experience with Mountain Fuel Supply company where he was employed for over thirty years. He too expressed concern with the reserve growing any larger and for citizen input to the decision process. Peterson, who manages ZCMI Center and who previously managed Layton Hills Mall, remarked that economic growth of the area should be stimulated to ensure a consistent tax base separate from property taxes. All three were concerned with the proper use of the Redevelopment Agency and that it shouldn't be used to take advantage of existing businesses and land owners for the benefits of others. Three more candidates: Douglas Davis, Jim Huefner and Ann Wilcox will speak this Thursday, Sept. 23. On Sept. 30, Clark Wilkerson, Dean Collinwood and Wayne Ruffell are scheduled to speak. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from the candidates, first hand and to ask them any questions that you have for them. The Bountiful Breakfast Exchange Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Servus Drug, 55 N. Main, Bountiful; the public is welcome and there is no charge to attend the meeting (breakfast is available at a reasonable charge from Servus Drug). Employment planning course offered An eight-sessio- Community Park Development, was instrumental in the construction of the new City Hall complex, and the completion of two phases of culinary water improvements. In announcing his intent to run for another term as mayor of Centerville, Kjar pledged to "give my all to build a better tomorrow for Centerville Citizens." employment planning course n designed to help and older persons enter or re- market will be held Tuesdays and mid-lif- e enter the job Thursdays in October at Salt Lake Community College, 4600 S. Redwood Road, it has been announced. Sessions, which are open to individuals 50 years and older, will be held in the College Center Parlor A on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-- 9 p.m. beginning Oct. 5, according to Robert Heaney, who coordinates the AARP Work Force Volunteers in Utah. Workshops will present a wide range of topics find new career pertinent to helping older job-seeke- rs volunteers, the opportunities. Led by AARP-traine- d series encourages job seekers to implement systematic employment planning and to redefine their skills, interests and work experience in light of the changing business climate. The course will also provide effective techniques for interviewing and resume writing. There is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials and registration will be limited to 25 participants. The opening session on Oct. 5 is a free orientation to provide participants an overview of the course. For 8 more information call or the AARP area 461-342- office at 561-172- 6. ( |