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Show Little files for State Representative i -wit i then be used to determine the character such growth would assume. "I believe that the people in Southern . Utah heed representation on a broader . scale than that represented by business interests alone. This is not to say that business interests should not be represented; indeed, we are all dependent on a viable business community for our livelihood. As a mother whose sons had to leave home in order to find employment, I am welt aware of the need for economic development in Southern Utah and I in- tend to do all that is in my power as a legislator to encourage such development. At the same time, we must not lose sight of the unique character of our beloved area. Let us not sell our area for a "mess of pottage". This can best be accomplished when all points of view are taken into consideration. "A large part of the State of Utah, and most of the land in Iron and Kane Counties ' Is controlled by agencies Of the federal government? Thmatt population In our! - district precludes our changing this fact in the immediate future; however, I believe that in the interim some form of payment in lieu of taxes can and must be worked out to relieve the local governments of the , burden imposed by the loss of this tax revenue." Mrs. Little, whose great-great grandparents grand-parents were with the pioneer trek from Nauvoo, is married to Val C. Little, whose ancestors pioneered in both Iron and Kane Counties. Mrs. Little, a graduate of B YU, recently enrolled at SUSC as a pre-law studnet. She has been a member of the League of Women Voters since 1967 and was a candidate for the Iron County Commission in -1974. "I believe that the people of this district want strong leadership in the representation represen-tation of their interests at the state level, and I feel I can fill that need," she said. I VIVIAN LITTLE Vivian Little has filed for , the District 74, (Iron and Kane Counties) House of Representative seat in the State Legislature; on the Democratic ticket. In announcing her candidacy, she stated, "District 74, Iron and Kane Counties, contains some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States; it also contains vast reserves of energy fuels. We must develop energy resources, not only for the benefit of Southern Utah's economy, but for the salvation of our country. If elected, I intend to introduce legislation to develop a profile of energy and population growth in Utah, in par-toSouttern par-toSouttern Uh.isprofile would |
