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Show dJlSodHsih ' . Roosvlf So fill Although moot of the candidates watted untQ the last day to file, Roosevelt citizens will have a choice of candidates to vote for in the upcoming Roosevelt City eoundl elections, Tuesday, November 8. There is one position open with Steve Glaim, Bill Hall and Dave ' Medlyn in contention. Five candidates filed for the three positions open this year with another pursuing a write-i- n campaign. .Those who filed were Tim Cox, Greg Duerden,' Gordie Harmston, Dennis Jenkins and Garth Sorensen. Val Labrum is running the write-i- n campaign. Those running for office were asked the same questions, 1) What do you think is the most important issue or issues facing Roosevelt City at this ttne and 2) What is your platform or reaion for running? Woodaide. He explained that he felt like the education and experience he had received in the past months was valuable to the dty and that he could put it to use by running. He also felt that by working for a public organisation, Moon Lake Electric, he understood the structure and goals of the dty. Whether successful in the election or not he said he would continue to support the dty in a positive nature. ar ar Bill Hall is also run Roosevelt seat He felt that doing something about the traffic congestion and problem on Roosevelt's East side needed some study and action. He also felt that seeing the completion of the pool as designed was important. Budget problems have also plagued the dty this year and he said that he would low into all city departments to see where they stand to insure the dty was running the way that it should. When asked why he was running, he stated that be felt the public pulse desired communication. That it was important far elected officials to report to the community aa a whole not Just to groups, and he folt he eould i StevsGMsi Steve Glaim thought the securing of future culinary water was the most important issue the etty is facing. He explained that we have it now but will we have water in 10 or 20 years?" He felt that the future growth of Roosevelt would be closely related to securing a dependable water source. Another concern Glaim had was iHwg sure the aaetty was sobeing city possible operated as tightly residents could continue to afford and t the cities services, being jlaim felt good about appointed to the eoundl earlier this year to fill the vacated seat of Lee eal . DsvoMedlya Dave lfedlyn is the other candidate for the seat He felt that the most important issue facing the dty at this time was the attracting of new business and industry to Roosevelt He said it may not be an issue to sane people but that it was important to the MasSm IBltsmdlaiirdl Thursday. November 3, 1983 Uintah Basin Standard 13 four council city. Water development was another issue he felt was important to the dty. He said - that Roosevelt has been headed in the right direction "and we need to continue that committment and even possibly explore other avenues to make the water available. Medlyn felt that a psycological change in direction is needed in Roosevelt A change from status quo to one that progressively develops the dty of Roosevelt These were his reasons for running. Those running for the .three eoundl seats are the following: TtmCsx Tim Cox felt there were two major issues of concern for the dtizens in Roosevelt "Water is the prime concern, to develop and insure an ' adequate water supply in the future, and the second is the promotion of our area." He folt that Roosvelt should be made more attractive and appealing to keep budness and shopping here rather than let it leak out to other .areas. Tim also thought that publie ini on important decisions was imperative. He expressed the desire to make the publie more aware of what action the dty council was taking and to try to obtain as much publie input as possible before major decisions were made. He stated he was concerned that the cttisens of Roosevelt needed to be encouraged to voice their opinion as to what they want to happen in the dty. "I would like more public involvement More citizen comment More citizen ar committees like the swimming pool committee, water development, differences, educational and Fine Arts." He would also push to have the dty council agendas printed, abed, and posted in various places around town to let the people know what would be happening each dty council. Tim explained that he has already had opportunities to promote Roosevelt through his business but emphasised that much more could be done to promote the area, to invite possible new budness owners to the area and to better diaim inate information about the community to potential investors. "This in turn would create growth and new jobs for our community. Greg Duerdea Greg Duerden felt that the lack of a stable economy and a long term stable growth fbr the area were the key issues that Roosevelt faced. seems we are in a boom or bust situation. I feel we should be more active in recruiting businesses to come, to increase the tax base, stabalize the economy and offer more jobs. His second issue of concern is the apathy found in the Basin. He felt that people running uncontested for public offices was wrong. Also the lack of active participation in UBIC, he folt was a part of this problem. "Nobody wants to help but everybody wants to see it," attitude effects elections, and kills the spirit of the election process. He folt that the involvement of dtizens in more committees would provide more input and suggestions which would help solve this reeling of apathy. This would also help the citys communication and image problem that Duerden sees. He explained that the citizens blame the dty council for a lot of things that they really had no control over. j Gerdsm Hsrsasten Gordon Harmston felTTEat wafer independence was a major issue for the dty. He explained that Roosevelt has always been dependent on another source of water and he would like to change this. He said that the Hayden Springs project would give Roosevelt their independence and generate a little power to help pay for the project and he wished to follow through with this project. Sues tax competition between Vernal, Ballard hnd Roosevelt was another concern of his. He feels that by improving the present budness district, and working out the differences between Ballard and Roosevelt, "hopefully with a merger, the area then can attract industrial and retail growth. He dted the reason for running was It . - , Steve Glaim 2 year Bill Hall 2 year ' David Medlyn 2 year safs that basically there was some turmoil in the dty, and he felt some responsibility for the problems. "I have been and will always be a strong supporter of Roosevelt." Dennis Jenkins Dennis Jenkins also thought Roosevelts supply of water as the major issue. He felt that the inadequate consistent supply of water needed attention and study to improve the cities chances of getting industrial and future homing development. "Water is the d of the area, he said. He felt the importance of city recreation opportunities and will look at the possibility of little league football again in the area. He is running this year because be has enjoyed his tenure as a dty councilman in working with the people in the dty and seeing their problems solved. He said he would seek. out industrial and shopping development for the area and would follow up on the projects already in progress. Garth Ssremsea A stable, reliable culinary water system was Garth Sorensen's number one issue for the dty also. He said that he was not saying that what Roosevelt has now is not doing the job but it is limited, the most limiting factor in Roosevelts growth. Local development with a stable hometown business district to help the area grow and prosper was another area of concern. He felt there were some geographical problems stopping some industry from locating here but that the area had some very positive points that needed to be emphasized. He also has enjoyed his seat on the dty council. He explained that he has learned a lot about dty operations and government and felt he eould still be of service to the citizens of Roosevelt Val Labrum who is seeking Val Labrum, camnomination through a write-i- n paign thinks the economic situation of Roosevelt is the major issue. He feels that much could be done to increase the tax base of Roosevelt without having to increase the taxes. This would allow the dty to provide more reliable services. He also feels that there needs to be better controls with dty employees and their accountability to the dty. This would also entail reviewing the procedures of the dty. He feels that it is every dtizens duty to willingly serve their community and dty, this is why he is running. He said that he doesn't feel the present council is not doing an inadequate job, but he feels new blood, and more aggressive approach to the problems of Roosevelt is needed. life-bloo- Synfuels intent letters The Synthetic Fuels Corporation (SFC) is undergoing negotiations with four western projects and hopes to decids on December 1 which of these four will receive letters of intent, according to Karen Hutchison, director of media relations for the SFC. The Cathedral Bluffs project in Colorado has already been presented with a letter of intent from the SFC and will be receiving about $2.19 billion in loan and price guarantees, said Hutchison. The four remaining western projects are White River Shale, Seep Ridge, Parahoe-Ut- e and Union Oil's Phase H operation in Colorado. There is a total of $14.9 billion available in assistance. Corey Grua, White River Shale, said a letter of intent provides the most binding agreement besides a contract Hutchison said a letter of intent contains an agreement on what kinds and how much assistance will be given final contracts contain other provisions that must be met she said. If the letters of intent are sent December 1 it will probably be four to six months before a contract is signed. The amount of time depends on the complexity of the contract according to Hutchison. The SFC Board of Directors will decide who gets assistance based on a number of criteria, said Hutchison. and They consider the resource technologies used to extract the oil from the resource. The SFC would like to have the projects they assist use a diversity of technologies and be working with a diversity of resources, according to Hutchison. Hutchison said the SFC will also keep in mind the amount a project is' in need of and how much production is possible. Hutchison said they are hoping December 1 will be a due date for many of the western projects. Duchesne polls set Duchesne citizens wiD have only one (dace to cast their votes in the as the two .upcoming, election districts have been combined. Hie will be located at the dty ng in Duchesne end will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., November 8. a Ballard voters to go to polls Tuesday and organised, using the master plan to ' protect 11 trait He said he has enjoyed working with the people in the past and serving them. That he would also like to work with Roosevelt as neighbors and friends aa both communities have common interests. . It is election time for the citizens of Bsllird next Tuesday, November 8, to elect two four year etty eoundl persons out of four that are running: Those who have filed for the office of Ballard dty council are Bob Abercrombie, Sharlyn Benson, Deloy 8quire and ' Brace Weatherston. All candidates were asked what they thought to be the most important issue . . or issues that Ballard is now facing, what they plan to do about those issues and to explain their reason for running for city eoundl. AH voters must vote in the Ballard City building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. next Tuesday Novembers, Bob Abercrombie feels that getting a sewer system into Ballard, although a function of the water board, is a .dty priority. He. explained that the high water table in most of Ballard makes the sewer system a necessity. That they have tried to work with Roosevelt over the years, havs been turned down so now it is time to pursue their own frcfltty and funding. Bob also had the concerns of making sura that Ballard's growth comes in an orderly fashion. He said he was interested in having a hand in the growth of Ballard because he is truly interested in its future. He said that !utura grbwDiahoud be positive . residential, comes to Ballard it should be done in an orderly manner. He also thinks Ballard should have a good working relationship with Roosevelt and all the people in the area. Brace Weatherstsn ' Brace thought that the cooperation issue between Ballard and Roosevelt was of tiie most importance. He felt that there were two sides to the story and that with some effort it eould be worked out "There has to be more coopers tkm. He explained that Ballard cant think its an entity entirely by itself. That there was so much mixing back and forth between Ballard and Roosevelt City residents that one can't separate the' two communities completely. He feels that things can be worked out if the people want to, with both sides giving a little to make the whole area a better place to live. He is also concerned with the kind of growth and budness Ballard residents want He said the issue Of business' selling liquor in Ballard needs to be want needs to be found out" Bruce did not say that he eould do a better job than someone else but that he was willing to do the job as needed. He said that he had talked with many i in Ballard and outside of Ballard he felt that things eould be improved. Sharlyn Benson stated that although with Roosevelt ' with negotiating a sewer facility to getting regards belongs to the water district board, it. was still tiie major issue facing Ballard City. She stated that she eould see no resson why it east be done. She also thought that continued work with roads, - developing the park and ftfhifaliiiig house numbergin Ballard were important She too, would like a aay in Ballard's future and in what is going cm presently with the dty. She doesn't fed like Ballard is advancing like it should and is capable of and would like a say in that progress. , '"Ballard will not blossom without' effort and she. said die' would be willing to put forth that needed effort . Deloy Squire Squire also thought the int of the sewer system in d was of prime concern. He also wneress of the park as an Zoning w also a concern to him. As new growth, either budness or Deloy Bob Abercrombie 4 year Sharlyn Bensen 4 year Deloy Squire 4 year Bruce Weatherston 4 year |