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Show v-- r UINTAII BASIN STANDAHI.Jum: 24- - JKB IK. Uintah voters to decide race for county surveyor When I graduated from high school training to become a survey crew chief. I worked as a crew I Robert L. Kay and Ned Davis are runningfor Uintah Gjunty Surveyor, the position Ls currently held by Nelson Marshall, who is not running for The race will he derided in the primary, because the position is uncontesled by a Democratic challenger. Robert I,. Kay, Republican Age: 47 Occupation: M y father was a founder of Uintah Engineering and laind Surveying mid is a Registered laind Surveyor. I began surveying in tin: summer tit my father's company when I was still in junior high. Nelson Marshall, the current Uintah County Ijind Surveyor wasoneof rny trainers. A. r4 LaMar K s (ia)la It (Jasper Uintah County Assessor seat sought by Nokes and Casper and f in vlaGisper are r 'in ri : i.,' in I In- - Repiibliian primary lii i lie jo ,i t ion ol I ,'uif nil Gmnlv As-o- r 'lire position is currently held Then ihiinlA'iiHe hv Ken I ..iM.ii mill' K nHi-.ilion- . LaMar N'lk'-- s Age: ' !. nr irl :i resident of the Uintah ll.i in lor He years. ( My occupation is that ol a lull tune real estate appraiser I aim- - 'intiili liasiii as a hunker in i Hank loi Walri-- fur I worki-- aiiiione-liairyears'ii- d for Walker i' in Sail I Jike Cilyr, Zions eluding ii.ml' Inuriindorie liiilfyeiirs.aniiSi-ri-Iri uni- - We-- IHyeurs. I have la i'll appraising real pmjierly In I jfilab f minty sinisr 1977." Why arc you running for office? "I want the job. In my private real ei tale practice over the past few year-.- , I have not iced great iricoiisis-lenrie- : in I lie 'ninrkel Valin's from the A office, on individual of property. These inconsisniM tencies an- - iiiul high, or ull low, between like hut just properties lliroiighuiillhecuunty. In ion with other county ofmy ii. o fices I have noticed a lack of working rupmrt between tlie assessor's ollice and oilier iifTas's. I n iiiyconverHiiLioiiH wiili ni ln-- r appraisers, mid county have Isi'iitulil thiil tlie current sit nation in the iissi'HKor'H officu is that viilmH plis'isl on propnrlifs an: not explained to them when they ask, lint thiil cilixens tin just expected to accept any value placed on their proper! v, wit lioiiliiiestion. I mil also ii ware of I he lurgeiiiiHHiiitof money niturned, hy the slate lax imimtiissinii, to large mrmraiiiuih working in themunlynn state, or cenlraiiy hhm'shisI, pros-r-li'-s- . Tls-sIhitigH need to Is; reeled. If elceleil: H plan to work with I he oflii.-- stiiff to correct the iiiconsisti'iicies tinted uiiove. I know citi-i-ns- .l e e hud enough lliisianiiot and would Is: on ongoing project. 1 personally have a good rapsirt with other comity offiriuls mid county office. I will work taninke sure tliHt tlie and maintains, assensor's oflice this same rapSirt. I will In- - willing to talk with property owners in I. In- county about their vuliiulioiironreriis.uud iriHkeudjust- will work wii.li the ci unity commiKHioneni to identify and defend the valiiatiun of proper-tie- s in helping keep nur private-- properly holders (roriii'firryiiigan increasing share ol tlie lax burden. I have mi intention of giving back tax revenue just for the sake of keeping a job. Like the rest of the people in the county. I know that we need Ihxoh to run mu- county mid give us the Robert L. Kay and want. I also services that we know no one wiints to pay more taxes limn is their fairdiare.l him currently a I Jtali Stall' general apto appraise any praiser. I mn licensed . I have munaged lypenf reul prox-rtymid uflires, in the Mst. I am fimlil1i-In he tlie I Jiriluli County d Age: fH OeiiiMitlon:niii!fDi'piityAHheKHor mid Appraiser Supervisor for Uintah Giunty Previous communitycivic experience: Involvement with activi- ties lN!rcliililreiiiurti(:iiutcd in: Little scouts, junior tenlif'Hgtin mom, nis, in charge of little cheerleaders, eli'. Why are you running for office?: As Chief Deputy Assessor 1 have put my licxrt and soul into this oflici- - for elevcnyeara. I was asked to run for assessor by all oftlieeiiipkiyces in the office andlirilh previous county assessors, 1 want to see it through." If elected: "My primary goal as Previous communitycivic perience: - : V' V i V-- ., 4 I " i' JL ' I t - r: " - ex- My community service begun by solving huildingand zoning problems while servingon the Naples City plaiinirigcommission. I have also Isien a member of the Uintah Basin I'ublic Lunds committee where land such as the R.S 2477 road jurisdiction was a priority." Why are you running for of- fice? Uintah County needs a surveyor knowledgeable in Utah State land parcel laws urid pmcedures. My background in industrial surveying on public, tribal, and private lands gives me the correct experience for Uintah County. 2i I think that iny experience, training, background, and education makes me the most qualified ierson for the 1 Age: Ned Davis HI) Occupation: Land surveyor, Owner-Rock- y Mountain Surveyors Previous communitycivic experience: Buy Scout leuder, officer in the local chapter of Utah Council of La ml Surveyors. .CasM.--r S'. y? ' y- kr ming. Arneldon Assi'SHor. fiiiylu K Nevada. I have completed continuing at the University of Wyo- job. i slate, or cenlnilly assessed, (.hieffrorn 1973 to the present. I passed t he St a te Boa rd of Registration exams when I was 24 and went on to become regi.- -t en.-- in Colorado, Wyoming, and 3; My family and I live in Uintah County and my business is based in Uintah County and I want Uintah County to spend our tax money wisely. I can accomplish the necessary work in tlie most efficient and cost effective inanner. If elected: I I "I will complete the survey work ordered hy tlie commission in a timely, professional manner. My work will he correct and complete. I will lie efficient and will not waste tax money. 2) There is a push by some in Uintah Giunty government to establish a department. I am against this and if elected will do what I can to counter this elTort. - iiienlswlieiilliey-irewarrantivl- .3?' Why fice? 1 are you running for feel there of- is a kit of work needing to he done hy the Uintah Giunty Snrveyorsolfice. 1 know what those needs are, I have discussed with county officials their needs and I feel Ned Davis I am the most qualified person to fill those needs. If elected: I would help develop an assessor will be the continued commitment of this office to active, organized schedule to get the professional usHeKsmeiil and appraisal work done. 1 would make an aggresservices with unbiased uniformity. 1 sive approach to provide control for have worked for 1 1 years to achieve a the west side of the county and any level of excellence that has been recogother outlying areas that currently nized hy my peers and the Sate of luck control. 1 would establish a sysUtah, and I intend to carry on this tematic check of control in our cemeteries and work to get them all up to standard of integrity and fairness. dute. high-calib- Joe Sxmmarell Merv Gustin Veteran law enforcement officers face primary runoff Merv Gustin is a former Duchesne County Sheriff, and is currently a senior Utah Highway Patrol trooper. Joe Summarell is currently a deputy sheriff and both men are running on the democratic ticket in the primary election on June 25. The winner of the primary will proceed to the general election where they will face opposition from Dale Johnson. Johnson is the Republican candidate for sheriff. Sheriff Ralph Stansfield is not running for Merv Gustin, of Strawberry River Age: 56 years young Occupation: I am a Senior Trooper and field training officer for the Utah Highway Patrol. Previous communitycivic ex perience: I was previously the Duchesne County Sheriff. I am past president of Duchesne EMT Associa- tion. I am an intermediate EMT. I have served in many leadership positions in church. I nave been youth leader in the scouting program and have completed Wood Badge Leadership Training. I have received many awards for my service, such as Trooper ofthe Year for the State of Utah 1998, Distinguished Service Award, Lynn Pierson Memorial Award. I consider all my 33 years police experience as community service. Why are you running for office? I am running for the oflice of sheriff because I care about people and want to be able to direct the talents and resources of the sheriffs office so we can maintain a safe community in which to live. What are the top two issues facing law enforcement in Duchesne County? 1 feel that the retention of qualified ofllcers both on the road and in the jail and more trust in leadership are the top issues facing law enforcement iri Duchesne County. that talents and resources could be more effectively utilized. I would like to promote teamwork as we strive for excellence in law enforcement. I have been proactive my whole career. I would like to actively build upon all good things that have been accomplished. Joe Summarell, Neola Age: 50 Occupation: Deputy Sheriff Previous communitycivic experience: former EMT, volunteer Fire Chief, search and rescue, involved with community policing and neighborhood watch Why are you running for ofcitizen. Im fice? As a tired nfDuchesne County beinga for other agencies. Ofllcers leave for less money but better tax-payi- train-inggrou- on board, they are on probation for six months and dont know the area and have to build trust all over again. I want to change that. What do you feel are the top two issues facing law enforcement in Duchesne County? Keep ing a foil crew of police officers and the drug problems. We can fight the drug war by educatingthe public about the danger ofdnigs, why or how we have to be able to win in court, and how to better their community. If elected, what changes would like to make? Try to make better working conditions ao officers will stay, update equipment and training to win cases in court and build honesty and trust between law enforcement and the people of Duchesne County. well-traine- d, If elected, what changes would you make? 1 would initiate measures that would promote more trust and unity within the organization so Subscribe Now! 435-722-51- 31 -- It LARRY oocoo mimi occoo REPRESENTS WHOLE COUDNYV! QUEUED OQOCO 0MEEI Bi eHffiniiD Mat HH9 mm TALMAGE OCOCO CCDOO ! mm MEE0 (MOM t HQ CQQCD I ! wr ws 2 O QOO BLUEBELL crxiTo i OOGGO m uar f i . 1 mssa ROOSEVELT H w im ntiMtii t i i i REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE ,y 4 Paid for by the committee to elect Larry Ross i POOR |