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Show Friday, November 1, Davis County Clipper 96 continued from front DECISION No. 6 would specify that income tax and property tax revenues are to be used in support of higher education (the states colleges and universities), Proposition continued from front it has a duty to help preserve unusual natural sites such as the wetlands along the lake as well as the many creeks that cut through the county. Along with services for juveniles, waste disposals and other such necessities flood abatement is a critical role for the county, and one which has been neglected in the northern part of the county, especially in Sunset, West Point, Clinton, and Syracuse. GAYLE STEVENSON (Republican incumbent) Gayle Stevenson, 67, married to Beverly (Wood), five children, Juell, Randy, Alecia, Daren and Mont; served 3 years in U.S. Navy, B.S. and M.S. degree from U of U; teacher and principal in Davis School District and served as county commissioner for 8 years. There is a basic misconception as to the Countys role as it relates to the entire County and its role in the unincorporated area. For example, even if all the remaining unincorporated area was suddenly annexed into the cities, it would not substantially change the role and responsibility of the County in the vast array of services it now provides. A few of those County-wid- e services include assessing and collecting of taxes (for all of the 32 taxing entities in the County), school system. Also, 39 judges statewide are up for retention elections, including 13 in 3rd District Court, which includes Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties, and six of the judges on the state Court of Appeals. (K-1- 2) BARD. It is necessary to provide an additional corridor to relieve and to remove pressure on traffic on streets in our neighborhoods that are not designed or wanted as access roads to Salt Lake and Ogden. 2. I will vote to fund it. Citizens need to understand that this road could be built faster and much less expensive than adding will also need lanes to to be improved and additional lanes added, if we can get it aligned west of the sewer plant and BARD, the impact to homes and families would be minimal. While there would still be some that would oppose this necessity, they should and will be compensated for their property. Property rights need to be protected but so do lives of citizens on our roads. Unfortunately, this is not a win, win situation for all people. D. MICHAEL BINGHAM (Democrat) D. Michael Bingham, 47, mar- - recording of deeds, surveying, conducting elections, operating the jail, paramedics, ambulance, dispatch and other sheriffs duties, libraries, animal control, Health Department, Employment and and Training, Community Economic Development and many other services too numerous to Davis County Government is county wide and not just in the unincorporated area. ' former member Education; Lakeview Hospital Board of Directors; United Way volunteer; Davis County Trails Assn, board member. Friends of Children's Justice Center, former member Utah High School Activities Assn. Board of Directors. 1. I support construction of the Transportation Corridor if it is West of the sewer plant and the CANDIDATE include. member of Da is County Board ot in addition to the public education "Davis County also provides the staff support for the Davis COG (Council of Governments including 15 cities, Hill Air Force Base and the School District), which will help in dealing with some of the key large-scal- e issues of rapid urban growth. This, then, is what we feel is a good role for the county in dealing with growth in our area. We will also continue to plan for the expansion of critical county wide services as our population grows. The Justice Complex was designed to be easily expandable as the need for more courtrooms and jail space was needed. The County Fair Park is growing to serve the varied recreation needs LANE BEATTIE ried to Jan, father of Tracie, Dan, Katie and Scott; journeyman IBEW electrician; member of Mormons Against Murder a life, pro- - organization anti-aborti- comprised of Mormons and member of Citizens Against Police Abuse; which opposes police brutality and per- jury and government intrusion upon article one and 4 rights. NRA member, Lyndon Larouche supporter. 1. Yes, although I am somewhat ambivalent, it is analogous to arranging deck chairs on the Titanic. My concern is that it may not be complete before the USA and the Wasaich Front are annihilated by thermonuclear invasion Western Transportation Corridor. There are very few northsouth Corridor Transportation Preservation Funding, I continue to strongly support the project. I will continue to exert every effort I can to keep the project moving forward and assure that we have the necessary funding to either build the project or preserve the y for the future. I am also actively involved in promoting enhancement of our mass tranright-of-wa- sit services in Davis County, taxes. Personally, I believe that building more roads encourages more cars, etc. to use them, eventually causing the necessity for building more roads, more traffic problems, more pollution, etc. I think that, perhaps, enough experience with traffic problems and gridlock might encourage more people to drive less, join car pools or use public transportation. 2. If elected, I would study the issues further, but would probably vote as a Libertarian. As a citizen, I would give my opinion to others through conversations or letters to editors. which includes commuter rail (not light rail). We cannot just build roads, we must utilize other effective transportation management systems. I value the rights of property owners and realize there are those LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 18 who will be negatively impacted HENDERSON TRUDY (Democrat) by the Western Transportation Corridor, wherever it is placed. Trudy Henderson, 51 and Unfortunately, with growth comes mother of three, Travis, Ryan and Luke, is an educator. She is a growing pains, we can try to manour more age growth effectively BYU graduate, Clark County but we cannot stop it. Stopping Nevada administration internship; growth has an even greater impact served as acting chair and vice on property owners by taking chair Davis County Democrats; away or severely limiting what Utah State Women's Legislative they can do with their property. Council and small business owner. 1. Good transportation options We need an alternative route to as soon as possible. I would are urgently needed for Davis prefer, if at all possible, to conCounty, but there isnt enough struct the Western Transportation information (and public input, to prior major solid financial options or fragile (Legacy) project We have all wetland studies completed) yet to expansion of have this candidate completely experienced the increased accidents, commuter delays and the support this construction. With negative impacts on local roads gas taxes increasing every year for during repairs, it is hard to the next 10 years, it would be difficult to require Davis County resimagine what we will experience during major construction The idents to also have to pay a toll and enhancejust to get home from work each expansion of ment of our mass transit will not day. solve all of our problems. The KOEHN West Davis Highway, (Western SUSAN J. been has Corridor) (Republican) Transportation Susan J. Koehn, 35, homemakenvisioned for over 30 years, many regret that we did not do er, is married to Gary Koehn and more sooner. If we do not take mother of three Kaitlyn, Abigail and Grayson. She has a degree in action now, the impact on individual property owners will increase political science, ethnic studies and English civic activities; as growth continues. Vfe must not just address our immediate needs, incumbent legislator, former but we must have a vision that Woods Cross City councilmem-ber- , advisor for the Woods Cross takes into consideration our future Youth City Council, active in generations. PAT HERRERA Pat, 56, family includes Alex. Theresa, Erik and Chris, grandmother of four; a Realtor for 15 plus years; attended college, EKG certification and licensed Realtor; served on political committee and fair housing committee. Recently appointed to chair Fair Housing Committee with Board of Realtors Ogden. Volunteer facilitator St. Atty. General Safe at Home Republican Party; member of Emma Lou Thayne Community Center Advisory Board, member of Crime in Utah Advisory Board. 1. I support the construction of the Western Transportation Corridor as a much needed addition to the transportation alternatives in Davis County. The survey I completed in my district showed that 79 percent of the respondents also support this new road. The funding issue will be a complicat- - of our expanding population. County departments plan for expansion as the sheer numbers of people they are called upon to serve continues to grow. State Senate , Legislature Question 1. Growth and traffic are the major problems being faced in Davis County. Do you support the construction of the Western Transportation Corridor? Why or why not? Question 2. If yes, what will you do to encourage its development? What would you say to property owners who dont want it built? If no, w hat will you do to stop its con- struction? SENATE DISTRICT 23 LANE BEATTIE (Republican) Lane Beattie, 45, family includes Joy, Brooks, Brock and Breanne; real estate broker. Lane Realty; attended the University of Utah and other professional training, involved with Bountiful citizens groups, PTA, scouting and church leadership. I. I do support the Western MARDA DILLREE followed by a genocidal conventional weapon military mop up. 2. I will do little to encourage its development. I would console property owners by the fact that most U.S. citizens will be annihilated in World War III anyway and to concern themselves with what they must do to save themselves. Legislative District 17 DILLREE MARDA (Republican) Marda Dillree, 51, married to Steve, mother of Chad, Cade and Cale, and two granddaughters; former public relations; 27 years of community service which includes PTA, Davis County School Board, Farmington City Planning Commission Chair, and Farmington City Council. Presently an incumbent legislator serving on Transportation and Education Committees. As the sponsor of the legisla- tion for the Western Transportation Corridor Study and Programs. 1. 1 believe in seeking alterna- tives. Cost, inconvenience. A quicker solution is hat needs to be focused on in order to deal with the rapid growth in Davis County. Eventually, people will have to face the facts of needed space to accommodate our growth. I dont see it shrinking. I am aware of express ways with a toll are rather successful in other states, giving relief to freeways and highways. 2. I personally would seek alternatives, property owners must realize that Eminent Domain applies if other alternatives are believe will be accomplished through several ed one and 1 means. I would support a raise in the gas tax to pay for this important project along with other funding measures. 2. It has not yet been determined the exact location of this project and I would hope that a minimal amount of private property would be affected. It is my belief that there will be adequate public involvement throughout the development of the Legacy Highway that satisfaction can be reached by any who are directly impacted. exhausted. DISTRICT 19 THEDA V. JUDD (Libertarian) Theda Judd, 76, married William R. (dec) and has four boys. She is a retired special ed teacher with a BA degree from the U of U. She has been involved in church. Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Daughters of American Revolution, genealogy and family history, city history committee. 1. As a Libertarian I follow the line of less government and less SHERYL L. ALLEN (Republican) Sheryl L. Allen. 53. married to John C. Allen; mother of Todd, Tiffany, Lishelle, Brett; grand- mother of Carter Bruett; serves as executive director, Davis School District Foundation; B.S. elementary education degree, U of U; M.S. educational administration, U of U; former president and routes through Davis County. When there is a traffic jam or an accident, there are no traffic alteron natives. Traveling Highway 89 during rush hour is slow and tedious, and it will only get worse. This corridor is needed as soon as possible. At the same time, we need to encourage car pooling and the development and use ot mass transit. Staggered work hours and use page A3 1996 echo.' The children trom the h.d . boomers are now getting man a and forming their own families They need good quality ie.i-.od housing Iwenty fiu years from now we ll have tlu second by echo It's exciting to think ot the pos sibilities of some wondertul hou-ing developments out west Our home building and con struction industry is leads and able to meet our housing needs with nice affordable housing It we as legislators, through govei uctuu provide the liilra-sthat they need is roads, water, sewei. power and affordable building lots We need people in the legislatuie who will make this get going and happen People with business and develop ment experience. We need a 2s year plan for Utah development ' ably-price- . u Inlra-strustu- TRUDY HENDERSON SUSAN KOEHN of technology for work rather than driving to an office could also help to alleviate traffic conges- broken down into five yeai pen ods. This can then be levts.d every five years or as needed ll we don't plan the future ol I tali it will come upon us by accident An accidental future will not k anywhere near as good as a planned future. It is not good gov ernment leadership to just let the future happen by accident 2. Property owneis who 111,0 not w ant the road built I personally have not heaul ol lot of property owneis that do not or would not want mine loads built on the west side ot Davis County. As more west side loads are built, it would actually increase the value and of their land. If there are those that do not want additional roads built. I think they must realize, as all of us must, that certain government set vices are necessary in the opeia-tioof a free society and with a growing population. One of these services is necessary roads. It is very apparent that additional roads are needed. Property owners that must sell their land should be paid for the fair value for their land and the road could be situated to work with them. The trading ol other land, where they so desired, could also be done with them One of the greatest possibilities of a road along the shore of the Great Salt Lake is that much ot the road can be built right in the edge of the lake. The state of Utah owns the Great Salt Lake. This would lower the cost of the roads The road could also be built to dike the lake and control the sea sonal flooding problems we have along the lake. The state also owns Antelope Island which is where the dirt for the road could was come from. When west built a conveyor belt system was used to move the necessary dirt This could be done again and lower the cost of trucking the dirt Land diains could be installed to control the water table (under ground water level) of the land east of the new road. The extra water could be pumped over the road into the lake, even a small reservoir could be built The waier from it could be used for iiriga-tioand lawns. This would control potential flooding problems with the land and enable it to be developed into nice less expensive housing subdivisions. This could also help to solve some of our growing water needs. This is exciting because it opens up housing areas for our own childien. as they get married, to live right here in Davis County. tion. 2. Highway improvement can- not be adequately financed without more public dollars than Utah currently budgets. My Bountiful neighbors have consistently told me on questionnaires that they are willing to pay more in gasoline taxes, a user tax, to improve highways in Utah. If state surpluses develop, they should also be earmarked for highways. Governor Leavitt has rated the Legacy Highway as a top priority. Adequate funding will encourage development. A route needs to be selected that will have the smallest impact possible on property owners and wetlands. Just compensation should be given to any private landowner where the corridor is located. COX ERNIE (Write In Candidate) Ernie Cox, 49, is a U of U graduate with a B.S. degree in business management; 20 years experience as a corporate controller and chief financial officer for small and medium sized firms; 10 years business management experience and small business owner. 1. One of the major issues facing us in Davis County and the state is the building of freeways We have to and highways. expand our freew'ays. The freeways were built back in the 1960s and 70's. Our population growth is now exceeding the capacity of the original freeways north We need to extend to Clearfield and extend Redwood Road north to the logical place for it to connect. Whether the road is or a a federal extension of The matter. road doesnt state three need at least is we that point lanes in each direction as quickly as we can get it built. Extending and Redwood Road will solve the traffic problem to the north interchange. With rapid construction management we could build one side of the freeway or highway and put it into use while the other side was being built. This can move our time table up several years on using the road. We need to act now on these roads so we can get them in operation in just a few years. These roads will also open up the west side of Davis County for new housing development. This brings us to another issue facing Davis County, which is housing needs for our young mar-rie- or population growth. Building lots in Bountiful have gone up 60 to 65 thousand dollars and more. This prices most of the young families, and many others, out of the housing market. We, as parents, would like to see our children stay in Davis County and Utah, if possible. These roads open up that possibility. The west side of Davis County could be developed into some really nice reasonably priced housing areas. We had the baby boom. Now we're experiencing the baby y n when-possibl- n JULIE CLAY POLLOCK Julie Clay Pollock. 53, mother of Michael, grandmother of two and proud of her Bountiful heritage. She attended Davis County Schools, two years college in Utah and California, trade school and insurance industry classes in California; accountingbookkeep-ing- . insurance underwriting and managing partner (private employment agency); served with Concord Coalition, League of Women Women's Voters, see CANDIDATES pg. A4 |
