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Show Many families including the Roland Robinson family are supporting Mayor David Holdaway because he has accomplished ac-complished many positive things during the past four years and is committed to the principles of good government and progress for the future. We hope you will join us in reelecting re-electing him next Tuesday ! The record speaks for itself Dear Citizens of Pleasant Grove, Four years ago we people of Pleasant Grove turned over the reigns of city government to David Holdaway. I believe we saw in Mayor Holdaway a man '-of reason, vision and ability. As a city councilman he was known as one who did his homework. Mavor Holdaway took the reigns during an economic downturn when there was tremendous competition for the scarce dollars available to run our city. Nevertheless, the newly elected Mayor rolled up his sleeves, did his homework and went to work, quietly! The results in just four short years have been positive and progressive. Let me list a few : He spearheaded the first comprehensive survey in the city's history to find out what the people of Pleasant Grove wanted of their elected officials. As a result of the survey a comprehensive program was initiated to upgrade the roads. That is what 98 percent of the citizens said was their first priority. I am sure many of you have noticed 13th East, 1st North, Main Street, 11th North, 3rd South, etc. What's best is that no taxes were raised. The city began a concerted effort to set the example in beautification by cleaning up its own properties while encouraging citizens to beautify: i.e. city shops have been fenced, well houses at Battle Creek and Brimley have been landscaped. The plans are underway to landscape the other well houses and storage tanks. The north entry to Pleasant Grove has been beautified. Efforts are underway to beautify the underpass. Police patrol cars have been marked. The city offices have been reorganized to be more efficient with computerized com-puterized systems for accounting and billing. A public works director has been hired (Frank Mills) to coordinate city services and make them more efficient. The community fair was instituted again, and has expanded while solid support has continued for Strawberry Days. The aging bleachers at the rodeo arena have been replaced at minimal cost through extensive use of volunteer labor. A major water system improvement project was completed which included in-cluded a two million gallon storage tank, two new wells, 50 fire hydrants, and the replacement of obsolete water mains. The sewer system was extended into areas of the city troubled by septic system failures. The old High School Gym was remodeled to make room for many community com-munity activities and the senior citizens center. Area has been set aside for new high tech industries. The parks department is being moved from the "Old Bell School" so as to enhance the work of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and beautify the city. Industrial revenue bonds were used to help the. Richards expand their business into the beautifully restored home on east Center Street, in the downtown area. A new city hall addition is being made to the public safety building to better serve the citizens of Pleasant Grove, with no bonding or tax increase. The First Response ambulance and fire program was begun which has already saved lives. An agreement was reached to fence the Murdock Canal. New emphasis has been given to cultural arts and historic preservation. Minimal damage was resulted from the floods of 1983-4 because of organized and supervised flood control efforts. Significant reductions have been made in the general fund deficit. In fact the city has operated with a surplus each year Mayor Holdaway has been mayor. What's more is that Mayor Holdaway is committed to more positive action during the next four years. I hope that you will join me and many others by voting next Tuesday so that he can continue his progressive positive leadership. With all of us working together we can make Pleasant Grove an even better place to live and raise a family. The record speaks for itself. Sincerely, E. Mark Bezzant Community Progress Chairman A sincere thanks to outgoing councilmen Dell Young and David Dickerson for all they have done to support Mayor Holdaway and Pleasant Grove City, these past four years. I Now! I B PP j I your order during the q month of November VA Photo franres and folios a Custom framing for artwork, posters, R j needlework and certificates fii 'A Large selection of matboard & i So don't travel far and wide to buy M your next frame, come to I Cameo Weddings and Formal Wear if 1 iTS "We take the.worry out of your wedding" f VSf. Rentals: wens Plus: s Ba Line Dresses n, . , I FayGagon Children's Dresses Photography x 1 1745 W. 7800 So. Veils and Hats flowers J 1 f"' ONE STOP SHOPPING m'J |