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Show Democrats "justified in calling for a grand "jury By E. MARK BEZZAXT One would prefer writing about our new Strawberry Days Royalty and such but pressing county issues continue to need attention. Gary Anderson's withdrawal from the Utah County Commission race is a welcome move to people of all parties. It is regrettable that Gary failed to take note of many efforts encouraging en-couraging him to change his ways. No decent person would want to unnecessarily harm any person, but public servants must take note. They will continue to be held to a very high standard. Anyone un willing to live up to those standards better find another place to work and should not seek public office"'?'' The concern now is that "Mr. Anderson not find a cozy job in the county attorney's office with his old friend Steve Killpack. Mr. Killpack will have a difficult enough time as it is convincing the public he deserves a second term without hiring Gary Anderson. Another concern is that high level onicials ai uie county Know a great deal more about irregularities than they are talking about. Based on information available to me, the Democrats are totally justified in calling for a grand jury. If it hurts the Republicans, then so be it. The sad fact is that some Republicans in this county attempted to get a grand jury two years ago, and one was not called. The matter was turned over to the attorney general's office. Had the attorney general's office acted more expeditiously, they could have possibly prevented much of the losses the state suffered at the Timp Mental Health. Some concerns implicate Utah County Attorney Steve Killpack. who for a time directed part of the program at Timp. He and Wilkinson supported each other in the last election. Again, no one wants to hurt any individual but the people of Utah deserve some straight answers and above board government. If the Republicans cannot produce a viable commission candidate from the southern part of the county, then voters should elect a Democrat provided the person has integrity. It is past time people learn to respect the understanding that one commissioner will be from the North, one from the Center and one from the South. The Republicans might best be served if Anderson resigned and another was appointed who has the respect of the people. |