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Show Political Questions Bl Answers . o-u i.t Tax reform thai ....T Tax reform that Wou(j creased equity in ' f . schools and (2) severance taxes. Q one o my major ass : school boardmembe t -act as a facilitator ' eg.slators in school 'Tothtslamco ' I feel that every dollar spent in education should be evaluated in terms of our major priorities as a school board. A carefully planned and directed fiscal policy will aid in the judicious use of each tax dollar Two possible alternate sources of revenue might be (1). Joseph C. Jensen though my business has been inactive inac-tive since my elction to the Commission. Com-mission. 1 have had the priviledge of serving serv-ing mv country as a member of the Aran Counter-Intelligence Corps, my community for two terms as mavor of Clinton City and my church as an LDS bishop and high councilman. . My experience as a Davis Coun ty Commissioner for the past two years has been especially valuable in providing me with an understanding under-standing of the current challenge facing Davis County, and 1 teel that I have a grasp of the tools necessary to address those challenges, chal-lenges, l'enjov public service and feel that 1 possess a disposition that allows me to work cooperatively coopera-tively and congenially with people. i i n William Goldberg! J. Dell Holbrook Huw would you justify Davis County purchasing a new hor barn for the County Fair grounds? 1 couldn't justify purchasing a nc horse brn for the County Fair grounds, that belongs to Lagoon La-goon Corporation. Before I would build a horse bum, I would purchase purch-ase property for a Fair Grounds, but not at the $35. (M) per acre talked about by concerned people. There is properly available at eight to nine thousand dollars per acre which would serve the purpose very well. I would then build the Fair Grounds as a multi-purpose project, including a horse barn. W hat expertise can you offer to the important position of County Commissioner? I have been involved in management manage-ment and Davis County problems most of my adult life. I always liked the challenge of solving problems. prob-lems. Our present commissioners believe in traveling the world, canceling can-celing projects, hiring consultants, etc., to solve their problems. Years ago I found that as a manager, mana-ger, you have to solve problems and not play at it as the present commissioners are doing. We have the required talent in Ctah to solve our problems. The present commissioners have the worst record re-cord of not solving our flood control con-trol problems, population increase problems, roads, crime, etc. With 32 y ears of Republican control in Davis County, we have multiple layers of government control and all the programs the Republicans criticize. I would like to meet on Republican who truly wants to solve our problems. I believe in solving problems not creating them. This attitude is a result of my experience in the following: 37 years of Air Force Management, small business owner and farmer, as well as taking an active interest in community affairs. I served on the Board of Directors for the Layton Canal, on the Davis County Coun-ty Master Plan Committee and 12 years as a member of the School Board. How would you handle the question ques-tion of restrictions on cable T.V., as we are now seeing two definite sides being taken by the public? I believe that education, rather than legislation is the way to attack moral issues, whether they are T V library, or almost any other media. If cable T.V. offers material mate-rial that is objectionable to the majority ma-jority of the people, the television companies will soon be out of business busi-ness for lack of subscribers. What problems, if any, do you foresee in balancing Utah's budget it- if the residential prop,. . be reduced via the pL o. Constitutional Amende ler 1 see few. if anv " , based on the fact C. years ago the mm was approximately residential and business time the residential bearing the load at zL radio. Some of the tax 0J. assumed by passing' ance tax on non-rent,', u sources. ' f1 n How would you justify Davis County purchasing a new horse barn for the County Fair grounds? 1 cannot justify purchasing a new horse barn for the County Fair Grounds. This ground is not owned by the county. The Lagoon Corporation itself leases their concessions con-cessions in the adjoining area, because be-cause they do not own the property. prop-erty. 1 do feel that the county should have fair ground and rodeo facilities; facili-ties; but to make permanent improvements im-provements such as concrete bleachers, horse barns, etc. to property it does not own is a waste of the tax payers money, for the benefit of private concerns. What expertise can you offer to the important position of County Commissioner? Former city administrator. West Bountiful; owner and operator oper-ator of Lakeside Industrial Construction; Con-struction; past purchasing agent for Mathews Industrial Construction. Construc-tion. Field supervisor of over 20 million mil-lion dollars worth of construction work in the past two years; I conduct con-duct the training program for a 60-man 60-man Emergency Service section for the Utah National Guard, and am a 15 year veteran of the guard. I manage the fiscal facilities for the Bountiful Stonecreek Stake as a high councilman, which includes three major buildings, two ball parks, one 96 acre recreational facility in Morgan. Paul Mitchell f Glen E. Saunders Harold J. Tippetts How would you justify Davis County purchasing a new horse barn for the County Fair grounds? Davis County has not purchased a horse barn, nor do we presently own a Fair ground. The Fair has been housed at Lagoon for some years under a lease agreement that expires in 1984. A decision on the future of the County Fair has yet to be made. If a new Fair ground is built, it should be a multi-use, year-round facility supported as much as possible through user fees. What expertise can you offer to the important position of County Commissioner? My education, background and work experience have been varied. My credentials include the following: graduate of Weber College Col-lege and BYU with a degree in business education and economics; econo-mics; a public educator for 14 years (8 as business department head at Clearfield High School); a former president of the Utah Business Busi-ness Education Association and a lifelong association with the construction con-struction industry. I still maintain a general contractors license, even How would you handle the question ques-tion of restrictions on cable T.V., as we are now seeing two definite sides being taken y the iublic? I am opposed to any government govern-ment restrictions and censorship of cable TV. People who subscribe to cable television do so voluntarily voluntari-ly and choose those options that they desire. If people are offended by the content in R rated movies they should not subscribe to them. Some people argue that they can control what their children watch in their homes but not in other homes. If we use this as an argument argu-ment to take away free choice then soon we will open the door to unlimited unli-mited government regulation. Government cannot regulate morals. mor-als. The bigger the government, the more immoral that government becomes. Lastly, I am concerned with the power the government assumes it has when it grants monopoly rights to cable television companies. What problems, if any, do you foresee in balancing Utah's budget if the residential property tax can r be reduced via the pronj, lf Constitutional Amende V I am opposed to Am,-. ; cause it will result inano,. increase rather than a dt, taxes. One has to wont Republican legislature jority that can over-ridr J ernor's veto has not gjt. tax freeze they promised i! If passed, the impactof: would: 1. Increase state goi;-1 spending 2. Put an increasing tav ( on businesses which i.; A. higher consumer pn;- v taxes are eventually paid ( public) B. A possible decrease . ployment opportunity d. ' peri d of high unemployment. 3. Remove the 75 pent-the pent-the State contributes toed. State government is gnv I faster rate than citizens t ' fine it. It is time to frtt !; budget and look for win crease the size of goverr- I Utah. : How would you justify Davis County purchasing a new horse barn for the County Fair grounds? I cannot justify such a purchase. Davis County Fairgrounds are owned by Lagoon Corporation interests. in-terests. The long-term contract between be-tween Davis County and Lagoon expires in October of 1984 and the owners are not interested in extending ex-tending the lease. Davis County must relocate. I support the county fair as a quality undertaking for Davis County and a place to generate county wide pride and activity for a broad spectrum of interests. I submit sub-mit the fair can be a very fine thing for the county. Based on this attitude of support, sup-port, I suggest the acquisition of a site centrally located in Davis County for the creation of a regional re-gional park, recreation and fair facility. This would be for year-round year-round use and the facilities would be available for various organizations organiza-tions to use. The facilities would be geared in part for specific fair use and would include exhibit buildings, indoor and outdoor arenas, are-nas, performing arts facilities, indoor in-door and outdoor tennis, picnic areas, ball fields. What expertise can you offer to the important position of County Commissioner? For 18 years he served the State of Utah in the Division of Parks and Recreation, nearly ten years as Director of that division. Additionally, Addi-tionally, he served as director of the Great Salt Lake Authority and Director of the Provo-Jordan River Riv-er Parkway Authority. Prior to his state employment, Mr. Tippetts was elected to two terms as Davis County Surveyor and later appointed Davis County Planning Director. He served on the Davis County Recreation Committee and the Davis County Fair Board. He has served on the executive board of the Utah Association Asso-ciation of Counties and on national recreation and park organizations. He is a past president of the Utah Public Works Association. Harold served four years on the Farming-ton Farming-ton City Council and is presently the staff administrator to the County Council of Governments, an extremely important organization organiza-tion of 15 mayors, three county commissioners, representatives of Hill Air Force Base and the school board in Davis County. Naomi Shumway Robert Mcintosh How would you handle the question ques-tion of restrictions on cable T.V.,' as we are now seeing two definite sides being taken by the public? Utah should have the toughest laws to combat pornography which are enforceable under the Constitution, whether the medium is cable TV or any other. If cable companies propose to show such material, they should be prosecuted. prose-cuted. If the courts determine that R-rated films may not be prohibited prohi-bited by law, parents should remember re-member that they need not subscribe sub-scribe to the service. As a parent, I would not subscribe to any medium which would bring inappropriate in-appropriate material into my home, whether it be a cable program prog-ram or something else There is no child protection law so effective that parents can be complaisant about their responsibilities for knowing where their children are, with whom, and what they're thinking. We can require cable companies to provide locking devices de-vices for all customers, but ultimately ulti-mately the best protection against harmful or inappropriate material is the good judgment anc pline of parents. What problems, if jut, i foresee in balancing Utah i: if the residential proptrtj t be reduced via the propose: Constitutional Amendment Of course, the budget ; State of Utah does not ttk property tax, and the Cr Fund will not be affected ki-osition ki-osition 1. The government i: directly affected will be stlio tricts, counties and cities. M the areas enjoying the bight centration of industrial . generate tax surpluses. Tk equalization program adji tween areas of surplus anii': deficit, and all entities : taxes which produce ad: monies as a factor off These offsets, together changes in the Constitute will allow for taxation oft al-type power plants which." cated outside municipal: aries, should minimize lit local governments. As i.-elected i.-elected officials will ban nomize and boost efficiiK interest of keeping taxest- The League of Women Voters wishes to appologize to Robert Mcintosh for not including his response re-sponse in the previous newspaper article. It was our error. What do you feel should be the priorities for Davis County Schools? I feel that the number one priority prior-ity of the Davis County School Board should be communication with the public. Because we are involved in "public" education, the board needs to be extremely sensitive and responsive to the feelings and concerns of those who pay for our educational opportunities. opportuni-ties. For this reason, I have committed com-mitted myself to holding open, public meetings during the school year in each community to which all interested people can come and ask questions. The second priority should be teaching excellence, if we do not have this we really do not have anything. The teacher is the key element in a quality education. educa-tion. Curriculum priorities should be another major concern of our school board. Reading and math skills, English and the sciences should be among our chief concerns con-cerns in preparing our youth for the real world. I believe that the whole spectrum of curriculum should be a priority of our school board. Do you think there are any new sources of revenue for Davis Coun- Kim Burningham How would you handle the question ques-tion of restrictions on cable T.V., as we are now seeing two definite sides being taken by the public? The cable television question is two-sided. Both opponents and proponents of cable television legislation have viable positions. I believe that anyone who does not acknowledge this to be true is guilty guil-ty of wearing blinders. I strongly believe that our children need to be protected from excessive exposure expo-sure to pornographic material of little or no redeeming value. On the other hand, the vital constitutional constitu-tional rights of freedom of the press and speech also need protection. protec-tion. It is necessary, therefore, that a balance between those two positions be sought--a balance which will protect our children and preserve basic constitutional rights. I see considerable merit in the proposal that would place restrictions res-trictions on what may be shown on television during times when children chil-dren would normally be viewing I also think that parents must be given the means (i.e., a lock box) to monitor their own children's viewing. Whatever legislation is passed, it must be carefully prepared pre-pared so that it will fit within constitutional con-stitutional guidelines. What problems, if any, do you foresee in balancing Utah's budget if the residential property be reduced via the props'' Constitutional Amendmal If residential proper!) to be reduced, positive be required in order to nt-"-) balanced budget whiles-providing whiles-providing for the social. M tional, safety, and adn -j needs of the state. Dirt decade, the pendulum o ij j has swung further and -. away from taxes on bus taxes on homes. In 190 ners paid 37 percent of W; j tytax burden in Utah.Tc; j pay 48 percent. The tah-'- business has gone down-J surately. The motive Wp osition No. I is to return l- dulumtocenter.lfthatP";;', dictates, then the balance ; will be achieved by redw-j , erty taxes on homes, at" ; time increasing revenue -; from the business cob--i However, it is well to re-that re-that additional state ri ; also contemplated (and "t-, sible by proposition . allowing for state tajati. energy composes sue , Most importantly, kW lanced budget requires ;.' tors search for the most ft and efficient expend money. Willy Marshall How would you handle the question ques-tion of restrictions on cable T.V., as we are now seeinj two definite sides being taken by the public? riif')rmvy,0J,pose re8ulation of came T.V. I find it inconsistent for some citizens and politicians to .say they want to get government on our backs and then demand that government regulate certain business activities and matters of Personal choice. America was founded on the principle of individual indi-vidual rights, not on the idea that Anything the majority wants is !Zh .e Ca" for "community standards ,s a call for mobocra-ey- Community standards of de cency" resulted inttieP,;, and death of many. Mormon pioneers, ins ' parents and churches 10' reel principles, and I " individuals govern IM": , do not smoke or dnnM. believe such things to j thy and immoral, bu u f to gain the support o , y, even 9 percent of IV. order 10 outlaw tobaU' . hoi. Free agency mcl,; sibility of making w ; Seeking to deny tree a?- CONTINUED ONNB Political Questions And Answers Continued Willy Marshall L us devils indeed. (My per- decision is. I do no. sub- be 10 cable T.V) problems, if any, do you balancing Utah's budget presidential property tax can Ttduced via the proposed State nstitutional Amendment No. I? , oppose Amendment No I . 'Wh lhey claim it was not their the authors of this bill admit 'l result in increased lax re venues. This obviously means that Utahns will he paying more taxes. This amendment is dishonest. It is being presented as tax reform, but the bottom line shows what it really real-ly is, a tax increase. It will greatly increase taxes on businesses, which will be passed along to the customer. Taxes stifle business, create unemployment, and make Utah goods higher-priced and less competitive in other states. Robert H. Garff i;-Ho would vou handle the ques-.0trestrictionsoncableT.V.,as ques-.0trestrictionsoncableT.V.,as -are no seeing two definite sides m taken bv the public? I have to admit that this issue is rplexing to me. 1 can see both les of the question and 1 am still nsviewing the matter before 1 niijkea firm decision. At this point K'f ime 1 lean toward not trying to iislate morality to the public, ec-rjjre are constitutional problems if lh that approach and besides n-,1 with the new satellite dishes ' screens il will only be a matter tr a few years and people will be I j to pick-up hundreds of sta-fVms sta-fVms all over the world. There-rt, There-rt, il seems impossible to en- 'u"tce. ,. , However, I realize the dangers a-, our children and I am looking II c;r ways to solve that problem. ie What problems, if any, do you Iff 'reset in balancing Utah's budget Uk residential property tax can be reduced via the proposed State Constitutional Amendment No. 1? Our Utah Constitution mandates man-dates a balanced state budget. We have always met that requirement and will be mandating to do it again this coming year. Since 1978 the republican legislature has reduced taxes as a result of the 1978 election. elec-tion. We balanced the budget in those years and will do so again in 1983. However, there are funding problems with our schools and other agencies. Obviously we have to provide for the education of our children and still keep a reasonable state budget. It could require a severance tax or other possible tax increases to meet these future problems. It could also result in some belt tightening in the other areas in the state government. We will look at all the possibilities and make the decision at that time. h. 1 Herbert N. Henderson .How would you handle the ques-s ques-s j, of restrictions on cable T. V., as fK lire now seeing two definite sides ju'hj taken by the public? ,.,1 feel that there should be res-tlion res-tlion as to what the networks be owed to show not only on cable (but regular T.V. also. The filth (garbage that comes across the ten is not fit for humans to . The moral sins portrayed on , i. screen, fornication, adultry, miiiosexual, murder, theft, etc. I continue to take us down the d of Sodom and Gomorah and Sipeii, fire from heaven was "night down on Sodom and Pmorah and molton lava of Ml un, Vesuvius on Pompeii to ex-t?it ex-t?it y tinguish the flames of human sin and uncontrolled appetite. Those guilty of showing such their license would be revoked and never granted again. Very simple. What problems, if any, do you foresee in balancing Utah's budget if the residential property tax can be reduced via the proposed State Constitutional Amendment No. 1? I do not foresee any problems with budgeting and keeping it in balance. It is very simple, expenses ex-penses versus income. You do not spend more than you receive. When you don't have the income you cut down. I don't support proposed amendment No. 1. : nli ie Gr ' edb' ! Blaine Newman ; 11. light- lo would you handle the ques-ial ques-ial s: lor restrictions on cable T.V., as Hi - ire now seeing two definite sides adpig taken by the public? and i - its: I have mixed emotions on this : jj: fleet because I believe in the ofp enterprise system and the ethc in of citizens to buy and choose utiot't themselves. The best defense of ciinst this issue would be for the .hici ; nsumer not to purchase this ser-ipal::e.The ser-ipal::e.The slate government should tut it : , not be placed in a position of making mak-ing those moral decisions for all citizens as a whole. What problems, if any, do you foresee in balancing Utah's budget if the residential property tax can be reduced via the proposed State Constitutional Amendment No. 1? First of all, I do not foresee any more problems than the legislature is already faced with in balancing Utah's budget if Prop. 1 is passed pas-sed on Nov. 2nd. Secondly, 1 believe be-lieve that the issue of residential property tax is very complex and the public needs to be very concerned con-cerned and educated. If Prop. No. I is passed it will give the legisla-' legisla-' ture the flexability and direct authority au-thority to do exactly what it attempted to do in passing H.B. 164. In other words, the residential exemption legitimizes the tax protections pro-tections the legislature has already enacted. |