City Council Candidate Meet & Greet

The Iron County Home Builders Association, Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Iron County Board of Realtors invite you to a "Meet and Greet" for the upcoming Cedar City Council election. Refreshments will be available. Contact Derek Morton at (435) 704-1169 for more information.

Location: 

Springhill Suites by Marriott (1477 S. Old Hwy 91, Cedar City)

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Event Date and Time: 

Oct 27 2011 - 11:30am - 1:00pm

 

Iron County Candidates

The Iron County Republicans have a survey on their website for this years city council candidates.
They have included all candidates both republican and otherwise.
To learn more about the candidates go to
http://www.ironcountygop.org/meet-candidates-city-council

Congratulations Casey Anderson

Congratulations to Casey Anderson, who has been selected to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Senator Dennis Stowell. We wish him the best of luck, and the ability to be effective and smart with his choices in the Utah State Senate.

We would also like to express our appreciation for all of the other candidates who participated in this process. A lot of work was put into a very short amount of time.
It is our belief that government works best when the people are informed and involved.
Of a possible 141 delegates 122 participated in this special election. Their work in studying, and selecting a candidate... or candidates should also be noted.

To Marilee Stowell, again we extend our sympathies. Your husbands legacy will not be forgotten.

Finally a short message to everyone. The work is not over. There are still a lot of things to do, some of which are quickly approaching. One such issues is the redistricting process.  Please take the time be involved and informed on this important issue and any other issues that you feel are important.
Sincerely,
OurLocalLeaders.com

Special Election, Senate District 28: Marilee Adams Stowell

• Tell us your name, and why you decided to run for this position.

My name is Marilee Stowell, and as a farmer, small business owner and employee in southern Utah I know what it takes to create jobs, balance a budget, cut costs, and make payroll each week. I want to bring those skills to the Utah State Senate and limit government based on the principles found in our federal and state constitutions. I also want to build on the legacy of my late husband, move his priorities forward, and work the betterment of Senate District 28 and Utah.

• Please talk about a few bills from the past 5 years that you were glad passed or did not pass.

I have been involved and instrumental with the passage of over 50 bills with Dennis over the past five years. A bill from the 2011 Legislative session I would like to highlight is SB 10 and SB 20-Local District Amendments which amended provisions to a local district created to acquire or assess groundwater rights. Other significant and memorable bills where I have been involved with include State Sovereignty Concurrent Resolution, Escalante Heritage Hole-in-the-rock Center, Bail Bond Act Amendments, Surety Requirements for Mining, Scenic By-Ways, and State Board of Regents Amendments requiring the Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education to have rural representation.

• Please tell us about a few of the bills from the past five years that you wish had a different outcome (i.e., if they did not pass you wish they had because... or if they did pass, why you wouldn't have voted for them, or would not now vote for them).

I would have liked to have seen a different outcome to HB 477, GRAMA amendments. While changes to current GRAMA law need to be assessed and determined, the bill seemingly reduced the freedom of information and accountability of elected officials and no government can be of the people, by the people, and for the people unless it’s open to the people. Another bill I was discontented with was proceedings related to the Resolution in support of a Veterans Nursing Home-HJR 9 in 2010 and 2011. The original bill language supported a Veterans Home in southern Utah and the bill language was changed in conference committee to only include Washington County. I felt the original bill language was conducive to an open and fair process for the site selection of the home. I am extremely happy Washington County is getting the Veterans home but decisions should not be made arbitrarily and surrounding counties should have the ability to participate in the site selection process.

• What are the major things that you would like to accomplish if you are elected?

I would like to continue to accomplish Dennis priorities, goals and unfinished business particularly in areas of job creation, economic development, conservative values especially related to balanced budget and limited government, public lands, public lands management, energy and natural resource development, renewable energy development, redistricting, Second Amendment Rights, endangered species, education, states’ rights and sovereignty, family values, and governmental transparency.

• How will you know when you have completed your work in the Senate?

The good folks in Senate District 28 decide when my work is completed but the short answer is when ineffectiveness abounds or when one thinks you know more than the people you represent.

• What is one trait you have that will make you especially effective if you are selected?

Several traits come to mind but I have firsthand experience with the Legislative process, including knowledge of the issues that Dennis fought so diligently to address. I have the necessary tools, resources and essential relationships with District 28 communities, members of the Legislature, and staff to succeed and excel in this position.  I live a conservative lifestyle steeped in agriculture and public service and will defend the constitution and maintain our traditional values. I am a hard worker and have attended every Legislative session for the last five years. Before the last five years in the Legislature I have been involved for over twenty years with public service and local government in southern Utah.

• What committees would you like to be on as a Senator?

Executive Appropriations

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment both standing and appropriations Committees

Workforce Services and Community and Economic Development both standing and appropriations Committees Committee

Education both standing and appropriations Committees

Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology

Special Election, A Message from Allen Smith

This message was sent out the the delegates, but is being reposted here 

just in case you didn't get yours.

Dear Delegate,

Thank you for your efforts.  Let's work together and make a difference.   Federal and State governments have lost sight of their purpose.  I think it's time to take a fresh "smell of the roses."  Special interest legislation is creating a society that ignores the majority.  The odd thing is that the legislation aimed to help special causes never seems to solve their problems but only increases the cost of government, which cost we bear.

My experience as a businessman and as an active party member has shown that one person with the right focus can make a difference.  I have held positions in Utah County and Millard County, even as Chairman, and have shown my desire is to make polititions accountable and if elected will become a voice of the people.

I would appreciate your consideration.

Allen Smith, Candidate

Special Election, A Message from: Marilee Adams Stowell

This message was sent out to the delegates,

but is being reposted here in case you have not received it.

Hello,

I am Marilee Adams Stowell and I am a candidate for public office in the Utah State Senate for District 28, representing Kane, Garfield, Washington, Iron, Beaver, and Millard Counties. I am honored to be asked by so many people to fulfill the term of my husband, the late Senator Dennis Stowell, through the Utah GOP process and appointment by Utah Governor Gary Herbert.

My husband and I shared the same values and goals and together have accomplished many great things over the span of our 44 years together. Building on that legacy, I will continue to pursue and move his priorities forward and work for the betterment of southwestern Utah. I live a conservative lifestyle steeped in agriculture and public service and will defend the constitution and maintain our traditional values. Likewise, my qualifications for the Utah Senate represent the values of the residents in rural areas of District 28, as well as those of our conservative Republican platform. Through my service, I am prepared to fight for limited and a more efficient government, support for small business, and lower taxes at every level.

I have firsthand experience with the Legislative process, including knowledge of the issues that Dennis fought so diligently to address. This includes having acquired the necessary tools and essential relationships with District 28 communities, members of the Legislature, and staff to succeed and carry-on in this position.  I’ve had the pleasure of attending every Legislative session for the last five years and was at my husband’s side every step of the way for all his elected capacities.

I will do my best to represent District 28 with a common-sense approach for addressing important issues and workable solutions—especially those related to public lands, mineral and water rights management, redistricting, agriculture, and education. While Dennis and I may have had different talents, we both shared the same dedication, commitment to work, and ability to be effective. 

Thank you for this opportunity and your support is much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Marilee A. Stowell

PO Box 796

Parowan, Utah 84761

435-477-8143

Special Election, Senate District 28: Keith Harrison

A message from Keith Harrison


I am reposting this from my email, in case you didn't get yours.
I noticed some of the email address on the official list are invalid.

Dear Fellow Delegates,

As you prepare for the Special Caucus Meeting this Saturday, you are getting communications from the several candidates, including myself, telling you why you should vote for them.

As with every campaign, short or long, you are given information that is hoped will appeal to enough people to convince you to vote for a particular candidate. The job you have is to be able to cut through the fluff and generalizations and actually see what each one of us has to offer that is going to truly make a difference.

Let us begin with the obvious things we’re all going to say:

• We want limited government
• We want to fight for land and water issues that are going to be for the best interests of our friends and neighbors in our district
• We want lower taxes
• We want more jobs
• We want the best education for our kids
• We want an effective and reasonable way to deal with immigration and illegal aliens
• We want to return to the principles the Constitution

It’s going to take more than “glittering generalities” and one liners to be an effective legislator. It takes solid and specific plans that will target what needs to be accomplished.  It takes an unwavering dedication to fight for the principles that have made our country the greatest. Finally, it takes the ability to bring good people together to fight for these worthy causes.

I have specific plans of action that can be immediately implemented to put the federal government on notice that we are not going to tolerate the continual violation of our constitutional right to life, liberty and property without due process. I have specific plans that will empower our counties to deal with these violations and enable them to protect us as they have sworn to do.

It’s time to make some changes that will get us going in the right direction. We have that opportunity to start on Saturday. Together, we can do it.  Please come and give me the opportunity to meet you. I look forward to serving you.

Most respectfully,

Keith Harrison