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Show It is your sacred duty to vote. lal Rights Women CANDIDATES l ET OUR DIDATES 3 num- - districts ber of Commerce, Mrs. Latta states: I am a great believer in functional education. Currently I do not feel that our school system is providing the right options and directives for our young people. Their education must become useful to them Mass transportation, day care institutions and new tax reforms need immediate attention also. Mrs. Latta is editor of Tbe Trolley Times, is a teacher at L.D.S. Business College, is a professional artist and is of the Carling Gallery in Salt Lake City. SENATORIAL DISTRICT A recent graduate of the U. of Utah Law School (where she re- -, ceived an award for community services). Employed in the legal counsel office of Terracor. Ms. Taggart encourages: -- the establishment of statewide agencies to coordinate land use planning and mass transportation. -- adequate funding for Utahs - bachelors degree in and has worked for journalism several political candidates. As a housewife, she has the time, experience and education to get the legislator's job done. A wife and mother, Nonie wants to maintain Utah as an ideal place to raise a family. Utah, she feei faces some hard choices in retaining its natural endowments and continuing to improve the quality She has a it of life. Problems of education, environment, and taxation require the hard work and intelligence that Nonie is prepared to deliver for the people of District 21. of Utah. Rep. Paterson has been active in land use and zoning legislation. She believes the implementation of a mass transit system would remove pressure from expanding freeway systems and resultant ecological impact on communities. Other important issues: legislation protecting children sallowing early identification of those responsible for child abuse; community use of school buildings, apprenticeship programs in career education; tax relief for property owners; sound industrial growth to provide employment. Rep. Peterson believes she is the responsible to her constituency. Bemita R. Kerscher Democrat District 51 Advocates strengthened legislation that will enable police officers and the courts to better University n d- - mother; active in business community and civic community. I feel with the background and experience I have gained, I can and will reaffirm my dedication to fiscal responsibility throughout all governmental agencies and maintaining, as well as increasing, the quality of life in Utah, without further overburdening the taxpayers, An enlarged tax base is needed to support the education and growth programs projected and I will continue working to strengthen the base by supporting desirable industrial promotion and tourist industries. I support individual rights as long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. SENATORIAL DISTRICT 9 1 major public institutions of higher learning. The widow and mother of one supports the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. She will work to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to adequate housing and medical care for all Utahns, regardless of race, religion, sex or age. zen and that the citizen must be be encouraged to involve himself to make his government effective. ters and a homemaker. 1 support tax reform to I have been active in the Demosome relief to the senior bring cratic party for about 20 years and on a fixed income and citizens have served in various offices in also for those in the middle inthe party. I am presently serving come bracket. as President of the Democratic I also support better conWomens Club. sumer protection laws for the I believe that government Utah. State of must be kept close to the citi A lifetime resident of Utah, married, the mother of 2 daugh- house districts er l- Beverly C. Saathoff Democrat Pam Taggart Democrat Elizabeth Vance, Democrat District No. 43 Has actively participated in the Utah Legislature for past 25 years. Began in 1933 as a administer law and order with justice and deter increasing crime. Vitally concerned about solutions to our school, environmental and social problems. Would favor more consideration for our elder citizens. Feels it is important that we provide a favorable climate to ' attract new industry to our state to provide job opportunities for our unemployed persons in our great state. Bernita Kerscher is a union member of Rodeo Cowboys Assn., inc., Retail Clerks International Assns., AFL-CIFormer legal secretary, rodeo secretary. She studied journalism at Weber State Coll. member of the National Committee for Young Democrats. Served 7 terms as legislator. Sponsored and bills for a school for handicapped children; increased pension benefits for senior citizens and dependent children. In 1965 appointed by the Governor of Utah as field investigator with the Utah Industrial Commission; was field representative for Senator Frank E. Moss. She has taught Sunday School for seven years and Primary for four years. Married and the mother of two sons and a daughter. Member of Order of Women Legislature. cation Appropriations. Graduate of Utah State University. wtaftr it C Rep. Rebecca Nalder Democrat District 53 Incumbent. Committees: Consumer Affairs, Political Subdivisions. Education, Higher Edu LuDawn C. Williams Democrat District 56 Housewife and mother for 18 years, officer and member of the local PTA, delegate to Berverline Gooch, Democrat District No. 52 Co-own- er and operator of Lay-to- n Mobile Home Sales. Married, 8 children. Past PTA president. non-taxab- le CounciL Rep. Beverly White Democrat District 64 Incumbent, appointed 1970. Vice Chairlady of Rules Committee. Secretary erf the State i Utah State Womens Legislative Council, officer and member of local civic organizations. I support all legislation dealing with equal rights; air, water, and noise pollution control; better educational opportunities for our children; and improvement of conditions that breed crime and discontent. I am against increased taxes, with the exception of an increase in sales tax to S with the exclusion of foodstuffs as items. 1 am against men making the final decisions concerning planned parenthood clinics and abortion. A better Utah today for a better world tomorrow. Democratic party; Vice Chair-lad- y of the Tooele County Democrats. Member of Tooele Womens Club and Tooele Lady Democrats. First woman appointed to serve on the Utah State Bd. of Corrections. Served six years. Presently, member of the Halfway House Advisory Council and Murray-Jordo- n Mental Health In 1965 was awarded Outstanding Woman of the Year. Legislative chairman of Davis County, active in party. Former Arts and Crafts small business owner. Active member L.D.S. Church. Served as House of Representatives messenger for two years, active scout leader for 8 years. Mrs. Gooch states: I am running for office because I am concerned with 1) drug abuse; 2) revitalizing interest in local government; 3) pollution of air, land, water, and minds; 4) Bridging communication gaps between rational groups; 5) youth representation. 10 years tracking experience in Davis County. Married, 3 sons. An American citizen interested in continual upgrading of government for the betterment and .concern of all people. The problems of Davis County and each community within the county must be correlated with state development and state with national progress. Cooperation is very important in realizing objective solutions to local, state and national growth and well being. Major concerns: Development of youth, growth and well being of education, business, industry, society. Interested in improving the State Welfare Plan and many other social services. Believes in holding the tax line. Married to M. Floyd White and mother of 5 children. Active member of the L.D.S. Church. ? |