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B1 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020 Making a case for president VOTE Editor’s Note: Steve Clark of Chester, chairman of the Sanpete County Republican Party, and Alison Anderson, a community leader who describes herself as a moderate Democrat, write a monthly editorial-page column in the Sanpete Messenger, called the Anderson-Clark exchange, giving alternate views on national and state issues. The Messenger asked each of them to write an article telling why they are supporting their party’s candidate for president.

Why I support Joe Biden By Allison Anderson

In the months leading up to Instead, he has overcome his this election, I’ve become more impediment, and although he informed about who Joe Biden occasionally trips over words, really is. I didn’t vote for Biden he expresses his idealistic con- in the primary election, and I victions effectively. He is no

ROBERT STEVENS was unsure of Biden’s ability to academic, but he genuinely lead. These months since the cares about all Americans. A little girl helps her mom get her ballot into the drive-up primaries have shown me that I 2. Biden learns as he drop box outside the Sanpete County Courthouse. As long can put my full support behind goes—this humility is his as the ballot is dropped off by 8 p.m. on election day, it will the Biden/Harris team. These strength, in my view. He’s count. You can also mail your ballot in, postmarked by the Former vice president Joseph Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris day before election day. are my reasons: made many mistakes, includ- listen to the national anthem during the Republican national 1. Joe Biden has given his ing some he’s worked hard to convention earlier this summer. life to public service. A pro- correct. He has evolved over Voting by mail has found stutterer, Biden could the years to be more respectful have found many careers of women, minorities and gays; regrettable. He apologizes for opponents. Great examples that didn’t include a constant he’s also acknowledged that his mistakes. are John McCain, with whom worked well since 2015 demand for expressing his some of his positions on U.S. 3. He is secure enough convictions in the spotlight. entanglements and wars were to be friends with political (See “Biden" on B15) By Ben Lasseter Staff writer MANTI —Sanpete County Clerk Sandy Neill is telling voters Why I support the safest and best way to vote this year is by mailing in your Donald Trump ballot or using one of the secure drop boxes outside the county By Steve Clark courthouse or the Mt. Pleasant, Ephraim and Gunnison city halls. You may also drop off your voted ballot at the clerk’s office at I support President Donald gave us the largest individual 160 N. Main, Suite 202, in Manti. The ballot needs to be signed J. Trump and am working hard and corporate tax cuts in recent and in the sealed envelope you received in mail. for his reelection. There’s an old history and has vowed another If you vote by mail or drop box, there is no waiting in lines, saying that goes, “What you do middle-class tax cut in his Neill says, and the county clerk will verify your signature using thunders so loudly in my ears second term. Trump believes electronic signature verification equipment to make sure you that I cannot hear what you three things that I also believe. were the person who signed the ballot. s ay.” (1) That Americans are better The good news about mail-in voting is there have not been Most times this saying is a stewards of their own money any cases of ballot stuffing, ballot tampering or ballot fraud since pejorative, but in this instance than the government. (2) That the county went to all-mail elections in 2015, Neill says. it speaks directly to the accom- more money in the hands of There were some mix-ups earlier this year when some bal- President Donald Trump and vice president Mike Pence at an plishments of our president in individuals means increased event outside the White House. (See “Vote" on B2) his four years in office. I believe consumer spending and ulti- he has been the most effective mately results in greater tax and impactful Republican revenue for the government. the prices they pay for goods ever had in the Oval Office. For president since Ronald Rea- (3) That there is no such thing and services. me, this is the overriding issue gan. Here are just a few of his as a corporate tax; all taxes are Abortion: Trump is the that trumps (no pun intended) accomplishments: ultimately paid by the citizens most unabashed, vocal advo- Plenty of time left to register Tax cuts: President Trump either directly or indirectly in cate of the right to life we have (See “Trump" on B15)

There is plenty of time left to vote in the upcoming election. And there are two primary ways to register or confirm your registration status: Articulate, well-versed attornies • Go to the county clerk’s office in the Sanpete County court- house. • Log onto voter.utah.gov. The option the clerk recommends is to register online at voter. featured on gubernatorial ballot utah.gov. Either way, there are eligibility requirements. • Voters must be 18 years of age by Nov. 3, the day of the elec- tion. By Suzanne Dean • Voters must provide a government-issued photo ID. Valid identification includes their driver’s license, government ID Publisher card, military card or passport. • The address on the ID must match the voter’s current address. The contest for Utah’s If the address on the your identification does not match your governor has featured two current address, you must change your address on file. This articulate attorneys, both will not cause you to receive a new copy of the ID card; it will just update the address where the clerk’s office sends a ballot. well versed in public policy, • If registering online and you need to update your address, you exchanging views on a fairly will be directed to an address-change portal. Once you update high intellectual plane. your address, you may complete the registration process. But Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, • In some cases when the driver’s license address does not the Republican, and Chris match where the voter lives, the voter may be asked to print his or her on-line registration and bring it to the Sanpete County Peterson, the Democrat and clerk’s office to complete registration in person. a University of Utah law pro- • It is possible to check registration status via the “Find My Voter fessor, put their emphasis in Registration Information” portal on voter.utah.gov with a search different places. that only involves basic personal information. • If someone is registered but has not participated in elections At a debate Sept. 25 before of recent years, the person could be placed in “inactive” or the Utah League of Cities and “holding” status. If the post office returns a mailed ballot to Towns, Cox stressed Utah’s you, you could be placed on such a status. If so, you need to accomplishments, including contact the Sanpete County Clerk’s office and re-verify your registration. economic prosperity, employ- • The first ballots were sent Oct. 13. If you were not registered ment that rebounded relative- on Oct. 13, but register by the deadline, which is Oct. 23, a ly quickly from coronavirus ballot will still be mailed to you. closures, the fastest popu- COURTESY SALT LAKE TRIBUNE • If you are not registered by the Oct. 23 registration deadline for a mail-in ballot, you may still go to the Sanpete County clerk’s lation growth in the nation, Candidates for governor, wearing masks, bump elbows prior to a debate televised on KSL-TV on office to register and vote in person. Two forms of ID that, when and statistics suggesting Utah Sept. 29. On the left is Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, the Republican, and on the right Chris Peterson, a Uni- combined, prove your name and current residence are required leads the nation in upward versity of Utah law professor and the Democrat. They also debated on Sept. 25 before a meeting to do this. mobility. of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. • If you are registered to an old address from a previous election Cox repeatedly cited ex- and vote in the Sanpete County clerk’s office after Oct. 23, you must show two forms of ID. The ballot will be filed as provisional amples of state government until the identification is verified. After this verification process, partnering with other orga- debate with Intermountain tests. together leaders from the the ballot will be counted. This verification process can go on nizations and communities Health Care and the Universi- As co-chair of the Gover- black, Hispanic, Native Amer- even past election day. to solve problems. He said he ty of Utah about getting faster nor’s Multicultural Commis- had met the day before the results from coronavirus lab sion, he said he had brought (See “Gov" on B4) B2 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives for political office. District 2 Both candidates have rural Utah roots, backgrounds tied to the military and are accomplished authors. But Stewart and Chris STEWART vs. Kael WESTON Weston are at odds over a number of critical issues in a race that may not be as solid for the Republican Party as assumed. By Matt Harris “I’m really running because I believe Donald Trump and Chris Stewart are very divisive,” Weston said in a Messenger interview. Staff writer “And I think our country can’t get to a better chapter in 2021 if neither of them are re-elected, particularly Trump.” In the race to elect Utah’s representative in the Congressional Weston said his top three issues are affordable healthcare, District 2, Rep. Chris Stewart faces an opponent with whom he keeping post offices open and healing the “dysfunction and shares a similar background. division” plaguing national politics. Stewart, the Republican incumbent, is challenged this year by When asked about his top issues, Stewart pointed to his Democratic candidate, author and former military advisor Kael work on national efforts in suicide prevention (including Weston. sponsorship of a new 988 suicide-prevention hotline), em- COURTESY KAEL WESTON CAMPAIGN Congressional District 2 takes in Sanpete County south of phasized the importance of serving the interest of rural Utah With Utah red rocks as backdrop, Kael Weston announces his Pigeon Hollow Junction along with parts of Salt Lake County and and stressed maintaining national security. candidacy in January 2020. much of southern Utah, including St. George. Stewart is running Weston, who worked with the U.S. State Department for for a fifth term as a congressman while this is Weston’s first bid over 10 years, spent over seven of them in the throes of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, more than any other State De- “We’re going to debate, just like any other House race will partment staff member. debate,” Stewart said in response. “One thing that I think is During that time, he spent nearly three years as an advisor sometimes my opponents don’t realize that I’m not here. I on the battlefield to combat units in Fallujah, Iraq, the sight spend the majority of my time in Washington...There’s nothing of the largest battle of the Iraq War. Weston has talked about that stops him from going to any of the voters and talking to a number of near-death experiences he had during that time. them. He doesn’t need me to do that.” Weston’s pointed to his campaign website for statements Also running for the congressional seat is the Libertarian of his main goals. They are being “better neighbors” and a candidate J. Robert Latham. commitment to “country over party.” KSL News reports that the Utah Debate Commission has Weston criticized the Stewart campaign for what he in- scheduled a three-way debate between Stewart, Weston and terpreted as avoiding invitations to debate more frequently. Latham on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. on KSL TV. Weston says that he wrote Stewart soon after receiving the The Cook Political Report describes the race as “solid Democratic nomination asking for several debates. He was Republican,” as safely red as it gets. told he’d sent it to the wrong office. Earlier in the year, UtahPolicy.com reported a strong Weston sent another letter in August asking for four de- Democrat could put up a fight in the district due to reported COURTESY SALT LAKE TRIBUNE bates but got no response. Weston called the Stewart camp’s disapproval of Trump’s job performance by a majority of con- Chris Stewart defends President Trump during impeachment reaction “the usual life,” of “incumbents wanting to avoid stituents and Stewart’s strong support of Trump throughout hearing before House Intelligence Committee in 2019. debates.” the president’s first term.

Owens is a former professional football player who was born District 4 in Ohio and grew up in Florida. He moved to Herriman in 2012, citing the conservative values he found in Utah as his reason. Ben McADAMS vs. Burgess OWENS He is a founder, board member,and CEO of Second Chance 4 Youth, a non-profit dedicated to helping troubled and incar- By Robert Stevens cerated youth. McAdams has mentioned frequently that he wants to see Staff writer divisiveness in politics tempered, and that bipartisan cooperation and getting things done should be the primary goal of a member The race for Utah’s 4th Congressional District is one of the of Congress. closer major races this year. During a virtual candidate’s forum hosted by the Salt Lake Recent polls place incumbent Ben McAdams, a Democrat, Chamber on Oct. 6, McAdams said, “Fixing what’s broken about at 47.2 percent compared to Burgess Owens, the Republican, at Washington starts with electing people who are committed to 36.7 percent. fixing it, who believe that we can work across the aisle.” McAdams, who won his seat from Mia Love in 2018 by less Owens made it clear he didn’t feel the same way. His fo- COURTESY PROVO DAILY HERALD than 1,000 votes, hopes to win a second term representing the cus, he said, was bringing the 4th District under Republican Burgess Owens, former professional football player and Repub- district, which is made up of parts of southern Salt Lake County, control. lican candidate for Congress in the 4th District is at his home in Utah and Juab counties and Sanpete County north of Pigeon “The first thing we have to do is make sure that the Republican southern Salt Lake County with some of his sports memorabilia. Hollow Junction. Party gets control again,” he said. “We’re at a point now (where) McAdams, a seventh-generation Utahn, formerly served as we just cannot afford to go off the cliff and allow a socialist to Salt Lake County mayor and considers himself a moderate with actually take the lead now. We have to be honest about this. There Owens has been relatively silent on COVID-19 in Utah, fo- an independent voice, who places Utah and the country ahead are truly people who don’t love our culture and do anything to cusing instead on a return to conservative values, which he spoke of party. destroy it and transform us into something else.” about during a speech at the Republican National Convention. Another topic of the forum was how to address the economic “I’m running for Congress because we don’t need more ca- needs of the nation. Owens said he was impressed by the deregu- reer politicians. We need a few more chimney sweeps,” Owens, lation of businesses he had seen from the Trump administration a former chimney sweep himself, said during the speech. “We as well as the some new tax policies. need more leaders like President Trump who understand the “We need to get back to that,” Owens said. “Let’s make sure freedoms that make up the fabric of America.” that we continue to lower the regulations.” But McAdams said his focus right now was on COVID-19 relief. Elect “In the short term, we need to slow the spread of this virus Carl Albrecht and support Utah’s businesses and families that are in a pretty fragile condition right now,” McAdams said. “One of the things I Utah House of Representatives am not seeing in Washington now is a good plan, and I think that District 70 falls on both Republicans and Democrats to develop a strategy to slow the spread of the virus. “In Utah, we have been pretty lucky so far. We’ve had good COURTESY DESERET NEWS leadership and good decisions that weren’t motivated by politics Rep. Ben McAdams, who represents the north end of Sanpete but because we wanted to protect Utahns.” County in Congress, meets with a family about visa issues in his McAdams voted for emergency relief for individuals, families, West Jordan district office in April, 2019. seniors, veterans, small businesses, schools, hospitals and food banks. Vote (Continued from B1) letter and inform them of the barcode on the envelope for Neill went on to say that she problem. The voter is invited to security purposes. finds out the results just second lots were sent out to voters with come in with photo ID and vote If you haven’t received your before she posts them on the the wrong political party. And in person. ballot in the mail by Oct. 19, call state’s website to make them before that, there were problems Even with President Trump’s the clerk’s office at 835-2131 ext. available to the public. with ballots arriving “terribly concerns that mail in ballots 5. When it’s closer to the election late.” At fault was the company will result in fraud, there will no Once you have read, voted you can go to https://election- that prints, addresses and codes changes to the balloting process and signed your ballot, mail it results.utah.gov/elections/ and the ballots. Since then, Sanpete this year, Neill says. “When we in the envelope provided or drop set up the races you are watch- County has contracted with a receive calls we explain our sys- it in one of the drive-up drop ing. The website enables you different printing company from tem,” she says, “and try to ease boxes. watch how each of your candi- Working Hard for Rural Utah California. their worries.” Neill explained how count- dates are doing. To prevent voter fraud, San- Neill believes balloting will ing works from there: “We pro- Early in-person voting • Rural Economic Development Bills: work flawlessly this year be- cess the ballots by verifying the will be held October 20-30 on - Rural On-line Initiative pete County has developed a - Rural Economic Development Incentives system that makes sure every cause “we have great post offices signature when it comes in. business days. Neill says if you - Rural Co-Working Innovation Centers returned ballot is associated with in Sanpete County. They work If the signature matches, our choose to vote early, please wear • Grazing Improvement Program Funding a registered voter. hard to make sure every vote computer will mark that voter a mask, and bring your ballot, • Snow College Funding Package First, when a mail-in-ballot counts.” as having voted. We remove the envelope and driver’s license. • Predator Control Bills and Funding Months ago, ballots were tab (which removes information As long as your ballot is • Rural County Grant Program arrives at the clerk’s office, a • Transit Room Tax Amendments being checked to make sure identifying the voter so the vote postmarked the day before the staff member verifies the voter’s • Chair Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee signature with a signature they the listing of candidates and is secret) and place the envelope election, or put in a drop box or • Natural Resources Appropriations and Standing Committees have on file. issues was accurate. Then the in a box. brought to the clerk’s office by • State Legislative Water Commission Every registered voter in ballots were printed. Ballots “...We shuffle the boxes of 8 p.m. on Election Day, it will • State Federalism Commission Sanpete County is required to were mailed Oct. 13, and voters envelopes, and open them and count. • Co-Chair of the Rural Caucus should start seeing them in their unfold the ballots. We place However, Neill recommends • 2019 Legislator of the Year have a signature on file. If the signature on the ballot doesn’t mailboxes this week, Neill says. them in stacks of 100, and verify voting as early as possible to Contact Me with Questions or Concerns 435-979-6578 match the signature on file, Each ballot that is mailed that there are 100 in the stack. help keep things moving so the [email protected] Neill’s office will reach out to out will have the voter’s name, That helps when the machine county can get results soon after Find me on Facebook Website: http://carl.vote that voter by phone, email or address, voter ID number and counts them on election night.” 8 p.m. on election night. Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B3

A2 Sanpete Messenger Thursday, October 15, 2020 YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

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DONALD TRUMP CHRIS STEWART PRESIDENT US HOUSE DIST. 2 VOTING REPUBLICAN MEANS: You believe in smaller You believe in: Government, Lower Taxes Capitalism the sanctity of life, and The Free Enterprise system, the Rights of the unborn Individual property rights, You also believe that: Free Speech, Freedom of Judges should not legislate Religion, the Rule of Law, from the bench and that the Strong National borders, Supreme Court should and a Strong U.S. Military. interpret the Constitution rather than create new law You also believe that: You also believe in and ALL lives matter! want to protect 2nd Voter ID should be the law. amendment rights! God Bless America - God Bless America - God Bless America - God Bless America NOT VOTING MEANS: You don't care! Regardless of party affiliation, we urge each of you to fill out your ballot and mail or deliver it to a voting drop-box TODAY! Doing so affirms your citizenship and strengthens our country by making sure your voice is heard.

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Mt. Pleasant, Ephraim residents to vote on local-option RAP tax

By Rhett Wilkinson If passed, the taxes would been mentioned include remain in place for 10 years. improvements at the Mt. Staff writer At that point, voters would Pleasant City park, such as have to approve them again upgrading restrooms, in- Residents of Mt. Pleasant in order to continue them. stalling pickleball courts and and Ephraim will be voting In Mt. Pleasant, such a purchasing new playground for a local-option sales tax to tax would have generated equipment. Another sugges- support recreation, arts and $36,000 last year, according to tion have been putting more parks, the same type of tax the Utah State Tax Commis- money into equipment for approved by voters previously sion. Over 10 years, the tax youth sports. in Gunnison and Fairview. could bring in $360,000—or The North Sanpete Arts The Mt. Pleasant RAP tax possibly more if local sales Council would like to create proposal is called Proposition increase. a youth memorial garden at 19, while Ephraim’s is Propo- If Mt. Pleasant voters give Wagon Wheel Park near the sition 7. the nod to Proposition 19, North Sanpete High School Both proposals call for a five-member committee marquee on State Street. It raising local sales tax 1/10th would be chosen to recom- would be a memorial to chil- of 1 percent (1 cent on $10) mend how to distribute the dren and young adults who on consumer goods other proceeds. The city council have died. than groceries and gasoline. would have the final say, ac- “This area will be interac- In both cities, the total sales cording to Mayor Michael tive, accessible to the public tax rate would go from 6.65 Olsen. and friendly to all ages and to 6.75 percent. Expenditures that have easily seen,” the arts coun- Aerial photo shows the current Mt. Pleasant City Park. Park improvements are one of the things cil says. “This site will be that have been mentioned for funding if the RAP tax passes. The improvements could include dedicated to all those who upgraded restrooms, playground equipment and pickleball courts. have lost their lives and with permission, the names of year or $1 million over the 10 more indoor facilities, more “We’ve had a few people those lost will be engraved in years, says Michael Patton, outdoor facilities,” Patton not agree with it because it’s a stone. This area will be built the city recreation director. said. tax, and there are those who to create awareness, promote Decisions on allocation would Patton notes that especial- think we are taxed more than strong family values and unite be made by the city council. ly in Ephraim, the tax would we should (be),” he said. But community values.” Some of the ideas men- not be paid by residents alone. most “see a need for more Britanny Adams, a city tioned include a skate park, If you go to Walmart and get improvements in recreation employee, says community playground equipment and a $10 shirt, he says, your cost h e re .” members would be able to even a recreation center. now is $10.66. With passage In reality, the recreation submit their own ideas for In surveys conducted of the RAP tax it will got to director said, the tax will save how to use the RAP tax. during the recent update of $10.67. Ephraim City taxpayers mon- “[The community] can put the Ephraim general plan, “With our unique situa- ey because some of the funds ROBERT STEVENS forth proposals and … turn residents said they wanted tion with Snow College and will come from out-of-town it in to the board,” she said. Snow Badgerettes perform for a crowd at an anti-drug concert in more recreation in general, Walmart, we get quite a bit of shoppers. the Canyon View Park amphitheater in Ephraim. Improvements “I’m really excited. I hope it including things for children, a jump,” Patton said. Without the RAP tax, to parks and public arts events are examples of things that could passes.” parents and grandparents to Comments from Ephraim the city could have to turn receive financial support if Ephraim voters approve a 1/10th In Ephraim, passage of do. residents about the tax have to other revenue sources for percent tax for recreation, arts and parks. Proposition 7 would bring Residents have called for been “overwhelmingly posi- recreation that are entirely in an estimated $100,000 per “more focus on more trails, tive,” Patton says. resident-supported.

Gov (Continued from B1) depression and suicide. son Chafetz. “We need to have more And while Cox said Utah Chris Peterson, a fifth commercial solar plants” ican and Pacific Islander com- has a “very solid tax struc- generation Utahn, grew up in and rooftop solar on homes, munities to consult with po- ture,” which is “one of the rea- a single-parent home in West businesses and government lice chiefs about bias in police sons our economy is doing so Valley City. With his moth- buildings across the Wasatch practices. They had proposed well,” Peterson described the er suffering from multiple Front, he said. “Wouldn’t it be “real solutions” and were state tax mix as “regressive.” sclerosis, the family had very great if we had solar panels making “a tremendous differ- “If you look at all the limited income. His first job, across the top of all of our ence,” he said. different types of taxes and at age 10, was picking up trash schools across the state?” Cox said Utah led the fees we have across the state, at a strip mall. Peterson said Utah is third nation in getting federal pay- whether that’s income taxes, Growing out of that ex- in the nation in untapped geo- roll protection loans (PPL), property taxes, use fees, sales perience, “I decided early on thermal energy, which is very the loans set up by Congress taxes....low to moderate in- that I wanted my life to be efficient because it’s available to reduce layoffs from the come people actually have to about lifting people up, mak- whether or not the sun is coronavirus pandemic, out to pay a disproportionate share ing a difference in this world, shining or wind is blowing. COURTESY SALT LAKE TRIBUNE COURTESY SALT LAKE TRIBUNE small businesses. of their overall income com- trying to be a mentor and a Clean energy Then the state discovered pared to the wealthiest people Republican candidate for Lt. public servant.” Democratic candidate for Lt. relatively few of the loans in our state,” he said. “That’s Governor, Diiedre Henderson. He received his bachelor’s Governor, Karina Brown. “I think we should be us- went to minority businesses. backwards.” and his law degrees from the ing some of our infrastructure So when the second round of Referring to Republi- The Coxes went on the University of Utah. After that, co-founder of Cache Valley dollars and bonding to try to loans were authorized, “we can domination of the state, Utah State University where he worked as a special advisor United for Change, an or- facilitate those clean energy worked with Zions Bank and including the Legislature, Spencer graduated with a 4.0. in the Defense Department ganization promoting civic projects across the state,” he others to focus on those peo- Peterson said, “The challenge He was accepted to Harvard helping protect service mem- engagement. said. ple and get those people con- is with a one-party system, Law School, but he an Abby bers from predatory lending. Rural issues came up sev- Peterson said there are nected,” he said. “We learned so many incremental tax decided to go to Washington He also served in the U.S. eral times during the debate counties in Utah that don’t some valuable lessons, and we decisions are made based and Lee University in Virginia Consumer Financial Protec- before the League of Cities have broadband and where have to continue that.” on special interests, by party instead because “it felt right.” tion Bureau where he helped and Towns. the majority of residents don’t “People are leaving plac- insiders and lobbyists behind After law school, they re- get $12 billion in refunds and Cox said that growing even have Internet. Maine, he es like California where the scenes. turned to Utah, where Spen- restitution for Americans who up in Fairview, many of his said, bonded to get broadband left-leaning politicians are “...That’s why we need cer started working for a Salt had been victimized by illegal friends fathers’ worked in into all of its counties. basically destroying their somebody who is an advocate Lake City law firm. But after a financial practices. coal mines or power plants “The one-party system of economy and driving people for the workers, for the public, few years, Spencer and Abby He currently holds an in neighboring Carbon and government in Utah isn’t get- away,” Cox said. for the consumers of our state decided they wanted to give endowed professorship in Emery counties. ting the job done. If we were And in a discussion of af- to push that back a bit.” their children the rural life the University Of Utah Col- “We built this state on really leading, we wouldn’t be fordable housing, he said, “If Several times during the and values they’d grown up lege of Law, is regarded as a their backs,” he said. “Cheap behind Maine...We just need we want everyone to partici- debate, Peterson talked about with. national authority on con- energy is one of the biggest leadership to get it done.” In closing remarks, Cox pate in economic prosperity, the need for more biparti- Returned to Fairview sumer protection law and has drivers in economic devel- we have to be sure they can sanship. “We need to make published a textbook in the opment.” While Utah and said the exchange between afford to live here. We can’t sure our political system and The returned to Fair- field. And the National Asso- the nation are transitioning him and Peterson showed “it turn the Wasatch Front into our social system is ready to view, where Spencer started ciation of Consumer Agency to other forms of energy, he is actually possible to have a California, and we won’t do handle the challenges that are working for CentraCom In- Administrators named him said the state can’t abandon dignified discourse” between that if we elect good Republi- coming our way,” Peterson teractive, a company built its “consumer advocate of the people still working on fossil political opponents. c an s .” said. “And that means having by his grandfather Iven and y e ar.” fuels. “Political discourse in our great-grandfather Roy. He nation....has become more Need to make progress a diverse, bipartisan society His wife, Tera, is also Should burn Utah coal that’s open to some evolution also was elected mayor of an attorney and previously toxic than every before,” he Peterson agreed that Utah in the coming years.” Fairview, then a county com- was assistant solicitor in the “We have the cleanest said. “I believe that is the big- has a lot to be proud of but Spencer Cox grew up missioner, then a state repre- Criminal Appeals Division of coal in the world right here gest problem facing our state said the state also has areas in Fairview as the oldest of sentative. the Utah Attorney General’s in Utah, and as long as there and facing our country right “where we need to make prog- eight children. At age 10, his In 2013, after the lieu- Office. Chris and his wife have are coal-fired plants burning now. ress.” parents divorced. He went tenant governor resigned, three children. anywhere in this nation, in “We will never be able to The state has a minimum through a difficult time and Gov. Gary Herbert appointed Peterson’s running mate this world, they should be solve any of the problems we wage of $7.25, and many jobs was the target of some bully- Cox to fill the vacancy. He has is Karina Brown from Nibley, burning Utah coal,” he said. talked about today if we hate paying $9 and $10 per hour ing. served with the governor for Cache County. She has been a “And we’ve got to take care each other, if we view politics that no one can afford to live He served a mission for nearly seven years. community leader and activ- of those employees in those as religion, then we think on, he said. Utah continues the Church of Jesus Christ of Cox’s running mate, Utah ist in several areas, including rural areas.” anybody who disagrees with to have the lowest per-pupil Latter-day Saints in Mexico Sen. Diedre Henderson of serving as a founding sponsor Peterson said he had been us is evil. That is not true.... funding for education in the and after returning, com- Spanish Fork has represented of the 2018 petition to expand endorsed by the United Mine “We have an opportunity nation. He said the state has pleted an associate degree at communities a large swath Medicaid, on the board of Workers because he is an to show the nation that there the biggest gender-pay gap Snow College and married his of Utah County since 2013. directors of the Cache County advocate for working people. is a better way to do things I in the nation, a high rate of high school sweetheart, Abby She graduated from Brigham Chamber of Commerce and Jobs lost in fossil fuels “need hope what you’ve seen today people without health insur- Palmer. She also graduated Young University and worked on the board of the Logan to be replaced by other, new, is that that can actually hap- ance and a high rate of teen from Snow. for former Congressman Ja- Regional Hospital. She was better jobs,” he said. pen.” Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B5

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Mt. Pleasant residents: Join your neighbors in improving the quality of life for everyone in the city x Vote “YES” on Proposition 19, the Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) local-option sales tax What will it mean to Mt. Pleasant and to YOU? An extra $36,000 or more per year...$360,000 over the 10-year life of the program...with expenditures to be deter- mined by a citizen committee and the city council. Here are a few ideas suggested so far: • Park improvements such as nicer restrooms and play- ground equipment • Trails and bike paths • Sports equipment for kids • Theater groups and performances • Arts and crafts classes • Beautification projects • Monuments dedicated to history and culture • A children and youth memorial garden to remember children in our community who have died—and to promote family values

What will it cost you? So little, you’ll scarcely notice it. • 0.1% (1 cent on $10) on consumer purchases in the city. (Not charged on groceries or gasoline) • If your family spends $30,000 per year in Mt. Pleasant, your cost will be $30. • But your small contribution combined with everybody The North Sanpete Arts Council says: Voters in the Gunnison Valley passed a RAP TAX IN 2012. else’s will make a big difference. Robert Anderson, chairman of the Gunnison Valley Recre- • Expenditures by tourists and others from out of town will “Additional funding would boost our ation Board, says: add to the fund. ability to start new programs...and "It has helped us upgrade equipment for various enhance our city. Regular funding... sports. We've added a lot of sports that we weren't * For more information, read the article on page B4 of this Election Guide. helps to make programs permanent.” able to support with limited funds. It's a good thing. We would have been in a world of hurt without it." B6 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020

State of Utah State of Utah and Congressional Attorney General Minor party candidates Sean REYES vs. Greg SKORDAS U.S. House Dist. 2

Sean Reyes has His platform includes support for law en- J. Robert LATHAM served as Utah at- forcement; fighting violent, white-collar and torney general since cyber crime; and working against drugs and J. Robert Latham attended the University of Southern California 2013. Before being vaping. and University of Utah Law School. He’s primarily a defense lawyer appointed to the job Reyes’ website says he has “fought back on who has been commended for his legal work by the Utah Supreme to fill a vacancy in behalf of Utah against federal government over- Court. the office, he spent reach and the burdens of the administrative state.” Latham would like to end the United States “going abroad and 14 years at a Utah The site says he has supported reforming acting like an empire.” He favors reining in the national debt and law firm specializing criminal justice, battled the opioid threat, ad- transitioning public lands to non-governmental control. J. Robert Latham in cases that involved dressed the suicide rate and protected veterans. Regarding taking COVID-19 safety precautions, Latham said it the technology sec- Reyes spoke in support of Donald Trump at should be up to each individual how to apply them, but the guidance of scientists should be tor. He has also been Sean Reyes the 2020 Republican National Convention. followed. If a business has a mask requirement, Latham honors that requirement, he said. invested in and given Since the onset of the coronavirus pandem- counsel to tech businesses. ic, Reyes has joined a 21-state coalition urging U.S. House Dist. 4 Reyes was elected attorney general in his own Congress to assist businesses but also taking the right in 2014 and reelected in 2016. In the post, position that businesses in violation of public John MOLNAR he has prosecuted human trafficking operations safety measures should be subject to “criminal and led technology-based initiatives to combat penalties, regulatory fines and agency oversight.” John Molnar is the Libertarian candidate running to represent Utah’s bullying in schools. 4th District in the Congress. He is an Army veteran who served in military intelligence in Iraq and says he has “practical experience in international relations, especially Greg Skordas’ for attorney general is a reaction to the current the Middle East.” legal career has in- state and federal administrations. “It is my hope to restore many individual liberties to the people of cluded representing In office, he says he would represent “the this country while reigning in the politicians from their pedestal of indigent defendants, expressed will of the people” and the rights and privilege.” John Molnar prosecuting and pro- values of the state. This includes stopping the posing legislation federal government if it attempts to lift protec- against gangs and tions on public lands and national parks. implementing the “I want an AG’s office that unifies our citizens first drug court in and makes decisions based on shared values,” Salt Lake County. Skordas says on his site. Skordas has spent In response to the pandemic, he said he his life in Utah. He Greg Skordas would favor more action than the state is cur- and his wife, Rebec- rently taking. ca, live in Eden, Weber County, and have three “The closest thing we have to a vaccine are children. masks right now,” he said, and that if there were a According to the Skordas campaign website, statewide mandate, “we could open up far more KAEL NDWESTON after leaving the Utah County attorney’s office businesses.” in 1995, he anticipated making an eventual In the 2020 presidential election, Skordas FOR UTAH’S 2 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT KAEL NDWESTON return to public service. The site says his run said he would vote for Joe Biden. FOR UTAH’S 2 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT S I A S I I A S D State of Utah I S S D Unopposed Republicans C O AUDITOR One of his fo- S A cuses as state au- John 'Frugal' DOUGALL ditor is tracking C W where money goes John Dougall was born in Hollywood, in public educa- S Calif. and grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. He tion. He is also con- received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cerned about the engineering, as well as an MBA, all from BYU. cost of healthcare, O COID I He served for 10 years in the Utah House and his office has D R of Representatives. He was the House spon- created a website, A www.healthcost. sor of Jon Huntsman’s tax reform bill and was We need accountability and ethics in Congress. We utah.gov, which John Dougall very involved in crafting the state budget. need a willingness to represent the forgotten people of let’s people know He was elected state auditor in 2012 and is Utah. We need serious leadership for serious times. completing his second term. costs per procedure per provider. W WHY KAEL? POLICIES TREASURER Utah from the per- People-first economic recovery spective of the state C D S S David DAMSCHEN treasurer is manag- Health care as a human right ing growth and the T A Country over party David Damschen grew up in Idaho, went costs of infrastruc- I A to high school in Yakima, Wash. and graduat- ture. Social justice for all ed from the University of Washington with a Damschen and Immediate action on climate change bachelor’s degree in finance. He also served in his wife, Jodi, raised "Weston stands alone in the annals of modern American COID I the Coast Guard. three children in Public education for the public good diplomacy." Layton, Utah. Dam- He worked in the banking industry for 20 R C T R D Protecting D people and rights years. In 2009, he joined the state treasurer’s schen was the 2019 W A T N office as chief deputy treasurer. In 2015, he was president of the Na- David Damschen N Public lands as national treasures appointed to fill a vacancy in the state treasurer’s tional Association of R post. He was elected to the job in 2016. State Treasurers and is a member of the National Damschen said the biggest problem facing Ski Patrol. WESTON CONGRESS “I’m not a Democrat. I was a lifelong Republican until I became unaffiliated. And yet I enthusiastically support and endorse Kael Weston. I know him toWe be a need man of accountabilityhonor, of decency, of and integrity. ethics Kael in is alsoCongress. a real-life hero.We He was UTAH SENATE DIST. 24 Grand Canyon Uni- awarded the Medal of Heroism for his work as a diplomat with the State Department in Iraq and Afghanistan. He’s a versity and the Uni- builder--he’s absolutely committed to building relationships, to building trust, and to building bridges. He will listen to you. He will work for you. He will getneed the joba willingness done.” —Sharlee to Mullins represent Glenn, the writer, forgotten teacher, activist people of Derrin OWENS versity of West Vir- ginia, respectively. He “I first knew Kael in Iraq. He took on one of the hardest jobs in Iraq, being the political adviser to the marines in Al Anbar province, one of the mostUtah. violent We areas need in Iraq. serious In that roleleadership he had to help for make serious very difficult times. decisions, some After serving two terms in the Utah House was a teacher, coach of which required people to go into danger, sometimes people lost their lives. This was a heavy moral burden. Kael was also constantly out, meeting Iraqi’s, taking risks, being in dangerous places, in order to acquire the level of of Representatives, Derrin Owens of Fountain and counselor at Juab knowledge needed to do this job and to give the quality of advice that was required for him to help the marines in Green is running for the Utah Senate with no High School for many their combat role. Later, when I was ambassador to Afghanistan, I asked Kael if he would come and help there. He came to Afghanistan. I think what one sees looking at this record is not just somebody who was willing to go into major-party opposition. years. harm's way, but someone who carried very heavy moral responsibilities in the decisions he had to make. One who He is running in District 24, which includes Owens is con- bore up under strain. Somebody who was willing to take responsibility for his own actions and for the decisions he cerned about the lack helped make. These are the kind of qualities we need in Congress.” —Ambassador Ronald Neumann, President Sanpete and seven other rural counties in cen- ofWHY the American KAEL? Academy of Diplomacy in Washington, DCPOLICIES tral and southern Utah and a small corner of of “family-sustaining Utah County. jobs” in his district. He Derrin Owens Owens graduated from Snow and South- says he wants to stick People-first economic recovery ern Utah University before earning master’s to “core values” and “represent rural Utah in www.westonforcongress.com C D S ever aspect.” P W degrees in education and counseling from Health care as a human right T A Country over party I A Social justice for all Immediate action on climate change "Weston stands alone in the annals of modern American Public education for the public good diplomacy." R C T R D Protecting people and rights W A T N N Public lands as national treasures WESTON CONGRESS

“I’m not a Democrat. I was a lifelong Republican until I became unaffiliated. And yet I enthusiastically support and endorse Kael Weston. I know him to be a man of honor, of decency, of integrity. Kael is also a real-life hero. He was awarded the Medal of Heroism for his work as a diplomat with the State Department in Iraq and Afghanistan. He’s a builder--he’s absolutely committed to building relationships, to building trust, and to building bridges. He will listen to you. He will work for you. He will get the job done.” —Sharlee Mullins Glenn, writer, teacher, activist

“I first knew Kael in Iraq. He took on one of the hardest jobs in Iraq, being the political adviser to the marines in Al Anbar province, one of the most violent areas in Iraq. In that role he had to help make very difficult decisions, some of which required people to go into danger, sometimes people lost their lives. This was a heavy moral burden. Kael was also constantly out, meeting Iraqi’s, taking risks, being in dangerous places, in order to acquire the level of knowledge needed to do this job and to give the quality of advice that was required for him to help the marines in their combat role. Later, when I was ambassador to Afghanistan, I asked Kael if he would come and help there. He came to Afghanistan. I think what one sees looking at this record is not just somebody who was willing to go into harm's way, but someone who carried very heavy moral responsibilities in the decisions he had to make. One who bore up under strain. Somebody who was willing to take responsibility for his own actions and for the decisions he helped make. These are the kind of qualities we need in Congress.” —Ambassador Ronald Neumann, President of the American Academy of Diplomacy in Washington, DC www.westonforcongress.com P W Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B7

Minor party candidates (continued) U.S. House Dist. 4 WHY I SUPPORT Jonia BRODERICK AND ENDORSE Jonia Broderick is running as a member of the United Utah Party to represent Utah’s 4th District in the U.S. Congress in 2020. Broderick has a B.A. in history from Columbia College, including time at REED HATCH Ricks College, Fullerton College, BYU and California Polytechnic at Pomona. ​ True to her philosophy of not being able to stand by seeing people struggle without trying to do something to help, she is going outside of (REPUBLICAN) her comfort zone to give a voice to the many who feel they don’t currently have a voice in our political climate today. Jonia Broderick AS SANPETE’S NEXT Governor Daniel Rhead COTTAM COUNTY

During his medical career, Dr. Daniel Cottam has pioneered a bariatric COMMISSIONER: surgery technique in the United States, practiced in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City (his current location) and taught students from around the world. The graduate of BYU and the University of Texas lives in North Salt • Reed is the best candidate to be the next Sanpete County Com- Lake and has a family with seven children. missioner. I worked with him for 16 years while I served as a His Libertartian Party platform includes “making healthcare affordable commissioner and I gained personal knowledge of his experience for all in Utah,” ending the death penalty, clemency in crime enforcement Daniel Rhead Cottam and reforms in education, social issues and voting. and understanding of county matters. • Reed is a proven leader and a team player. He was always willing Governor to share his insights during commissioner meetings and with other Greg DUERDEN elected officials. • Reed is very knowledgeable about our county’s private & public Greg Duerden, with the Independent American Party grew up in Utah. lands and issues. He has served in the Air Force, worked for news outlets in and around • Reed was always helpful in providing information requested and the state and owned businesses. Duerden’s campaign site says he supports giving local government needed by the commissioners to make informed and prudent de- more authority over public education. It also lists infrastructure projects, cisions. campaign finance reform, and cutting congressional and military spending • Reed understood our budgeting processes and the need for “fru- as priorities. Greg Duerden After working in a “watchdog” role in news media, Duerden says he gality and efficiency.” can offer strong leadership with “compassionate conservative principles found in the Bible.” • Reed is a dedicated and hardworking public servant. With his re- tirement as Recorder, he will have the time necessary to fulfill the Utah Attorney General ofttimes challenging commitments of being a commissioner. Rudy BAUTISTA • Reed is “Commissioner Ready.” With 30 years of experience (at the end of this year) working as our County Recorder as well as Libertarian Party candidate Rudy Bautista has a law degree from BYU. serving alongside many commissioners over those years, he has the After 21 years as a criminal defense attorney, Bautista says he has seen experience and understanding to step right into the role of county too much corruption in the political arena and has decided to step in. Bautista can make the switch from a defense attorney to a prosecutor commissioner. because he already works “hand-in-hand” with prosecutors. I highly recommend Reed Hatch for County Commissioner and He would like body cameras to be required on every police officer. hope you will join me in voting for him this November. That “protects everyone.” He does not believe in the death penalty, saying it doesn’t make sense from either a financial or Christian standpoint. Rudy Bautista Claudia Jarrett, Sanpete County Commissioner, 2003-2018 Bautista doesn’t have a campaign website. He says, “I really don’t believe that attorneys should be spending any kind of money advertising for a job that is for the good of Paid for by Claudia Jarrett the people.”

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Ephraim residents: We live in a wonderful community...but just imagine what an additional $1 million over the next 10 years for recreation, arts and parks could do for us Get informed about Proposition 7, the local-option RAP tax

HERE ARE THE FACTS: HERE ARE THE BENEFITS: SO WHAT ARE THE ‘CONS?’ • The tax is 1/10th of 1 cent, or one penny on each • RAP tax funds can benefit all ages, from supporting The RAP tax is a small tax increase. Residents who $10, on goods purchased in the city (not charged on arts and crafts activities for kids, to helping build don’t care about or use community facilities will pay gasoline or groceries). trails through the community for families and seniors. the tax but won’t benefit from it. • The current sales tax rate in Ephraim will go from The photos on this page are just a few examples. 6.65% to 6.75%. That means if you make a $10 • The money could go toward preserving the Hanson purchase, your cost will go from $10.66 to $10.67. House and cabins in Pioneer Park—and possibly • If your family spends $25,000 per year on consumer converting the park to a full-fledge history park. PUBLIC HEARING goods in Ephraim, you’ll contribute $25 to the RAP • The RAP tax could help with plans for all parks in tax fund. Ephraim. Thursday, Oct. 29 • Yet the Utah Tax Commission estimates your pennies, • The RAP tax will help fund recreation infrastructure 7 p.m. combined with contributions from other residents, projects in Ephraim like walking and hiking trails, will generate $100,000 per year—and $1 million over additional green space, multi-use sports courts, new Council chambers at the life of the program. playground equipment, etc. Ephraim City Hall • Expenditures by college students, tourists and other • Supporting local art programs and organizations non-residents, such as purchases at Walmart, will also could also be enhanced. generate RAP tax revenue. • The city council will determine how RAP tax revenue is spent. The RAP tax will not raise property taxes.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PARKS TRAILS For more information, read the story on Page B4 B8 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020

are losing our young farmers and ranchers to the engineering. He worked in as an engineer in Minor party candidates (continued) urban areas. There has to be a way to help them west Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Utah. unlock the financial security that should be in He also taught math, chemistry and earth sci- Utah State Auditor agriculture.” ence at Manti High School and coached softball. He also supports the police and all first He grew up in Manti and married Melissa Brian FABBI responders. Utah has one of the best criminal Peterson. They have three children and five justice systems in the nation, he says. However grandchildren. United Utah Party candidate Brian Fabbi, who points out he is the we can do more to support our law enforcement As your state representative, he pledges to only accountant in the race for auditor, believes “politics has no place in and first responders. There is always a need to support all the citizens of Juan and Sanpete the functioning of audits.” He says believes in “absolute” transparency and review and update our criminal justice system. Counties and asks for your vote. His webpage fiscal responsibility.” Lund hold a bachelor’s degree in petroleum is stevelundforutahhouse58.com. Fabbi was concerned with the “delay” and “apparent politicization” of the audit into the no-bid contracts related to COVID-19. “No audit should be done by a fellow partisan of the target, nor should Brian Fabbi State of Utah the reporting of an audit be delayed because of politics,” Fabbi said. "That is why I am running as a member of a third party, because the auditor position should not be partisan. The mere appearance of political motivation in an auditor casts suspicion on their House of Representatives audits and their ability to faithfully discharge their duties.” District 70 Utah State Auditor Carl ALBRECHT The biggest issues in Utah House District JeffreyOSTLER Carl Albrecht grew up in Bicknell, Wayne 70 are water and at- County, and moved to Richfield in 1974. He’s tracting good-paying Constitution Party candidate Jeffrey Ostler is a lifelong auditor, ac- lived there ever since. He earned a bachelor’s jobs, Albrecht said. cording to his Facebook campaign page. degree in business from Southern Utah State Albrecht would In office, Ostler says he would work “to determine if the people are College. He worked at Garkane Energy for 40 like to do anything being represented properly by those who are elected to serve and to verify years, the last 20 as the CEO. he can to help ru- that all those who serve are prudent in the management” of their money. Albrecht is seeking his third term in the ral Utah, “no matter Formerly a general manager at Trax Audio Visual, according to Utah House of Representatives. He is chair of what it is,” he said. votesmart.org, Ostler also ran for a Utah House of Representatives seat the Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Albrecht said that Jeffrey Ostler Carl Albrecht in 2014 and a state senate seat in 1998. Committee and is also a member of the Natu- rural Utah presents He and his wife, Jan, live in Layton, the online profile says. ral Resources, Environment and Agricultural “a little different situation” when it comes to Committee. safety precautions to prevent the spread of In his work at Garkane, Albrecht worked COVID-19. Utah State Treasurer with many federal agencies. “We are few in number and far between Joe SPECIALE “That pretty much prepared me for my and so social distancing comes quite naturally legislative work,” he said. except when we are in large groups,” Albrecht Joseph Speciale says, “I feel the need to fight for the cause of liberty.” Albrecht has also been on the Richfield said. “I think we do quite a good job in rural On his Facebook page, he talks about rising property taxes forcing City Council, Sevier Board of Education and Utah and the numbers reflect that.” senior citizens to sell properties, “predatory” lending, laws that address Snow College and Utah College of Applied In large gatherings, people should wear healthcare and substance abuse “unjustly” and laws that disproportionately Technology boards of trustees. masks, Albrecht said, adding that they should target minority groups. “I think I got a pretty well-rounded back- wash their hands often. Albrecht also hopes “I’m not that much different from you,” his campaign website says. ground,” Albrecht said. that a vaccine is developed. According to the site, he and his wife are raising three children in Joe Speciale Bountiful, Utah. Jessica O’LEARY at the state capitol. Utah State Treasurer “We need afford- Jessica O’Leary is a resident of Moab. She able housing, health Richard PROCTOR holds a master’s degree in biology. Profes- care insurance and sionally, she has researched antibiotic drug diversification of the Richard Proctor of Kaysville has been a member of the Constitution resistance, taught biology at the college level economy. We need to Party for more than 10 years, according to his profile on the party website. and most importantly, been a mother. start taking climate He has a PhD in political economics and has authored books on the She recognizes that she is a progressive change seriously and economy, the Constitution and government. candidate in a conservative district but says, make policies that Topics listed on his online platform are abortion, which he calls “I am here to change the conversation.” reverse the current Many of the issues that she supports are his- course we are on if we “America’s national holocaust;” defining marriage as “between a man and Jessica O'Leary a woman;” limiting federal government and the Second Amendment. torically bipartisan, such as protection of public want our way of life to “I believe the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights to be the Richard Proctor lands. She wants the people of Sevier, Sanpete continue in Southeastern Utah. And finally, we greatest documents of freedom ever produced by man,” his profile says. and Emery counties to know she hears them and need to close the gender wage gap which will feels the entire district deserves representation help Utah families,” she says.

Utah Senate Dist. 24 are following the U.S. Constitution, “a Warren ROGERS good amount of leg- islation these days” Representative Derrin Owens— Born in the Salt Lake City area, Warren Rog- should not pass. ers has lived for eight years in Oak City, Millard He opposes mask County, where he has served on the city council mandates for that Proud to be a voice for rural Utah. since 2018. reason and opposes Rogers, a member of the American In- statewide lockdowns dependent Party, earned a degree in political because of their eco- science from BYU and served an LDS mission nomic impact. Warren Rogers in Monterey, Mexico. He also said he He joined the Independent American Party would use his position to prepare for the when he ran for the Utah Legislature in 2018. state for possible riots to come by recruiting In office, Rogers said he would do “a militias, which he said is permitted in the whole lot of voting ‘no,’” saying if legislators Constitution.

State of Utah House of Representatives District 58 Russell HATCH sufficient water sup- plies for our commu- Constitution Party candidate Russell G. nities and farms, and Hatch grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and has the financial base of lived in Manti for the past three years. a relatively smaller He and his wife are retired but are involved population. in community and church activities. “It has always Hatch graduated from the University of Utah been difficult to con- in political science and spent five years an officer tinue to give quali- in the Army. He has been associated with the ty education to our children, and I think Constitution Party since 2006. Russell Hatch He see the measure of effectiveness not in that our school dis- how much legislation is passed, but what the tricts have been very proactive.” result is and whether it contributes to the pur- He said he would work for to create an envi- suit of liberty or reduces liberty, according to ronment conducive to economic growth. “I will constitutional principles. be watchful of how and where our tax dollars Hatch said, “We do have some rather chronic will be spent, during these challenging times,” issues for our communities such as dealing with he said. “Thank you citizens of House District 58 for the ac- SteveLUND “The next few years are going to be exciting complishments we have earned together over the last 5 and disruptive," he says. “We need to be pre- Steve Lund, a for- pared to work not only as cities within a county, legislative sessions. My tenure has been a steep learning mer Sanpete County but as counties within Utah.” Commissioner, and Lund says he will work to preserve the “con- curve to prepare me to serve in Senate District 24. Republican candi- servative values we all cherish and live by.” My deep respect goes to my mentor and friend, Senator date for the Utah Speaking about the economy, Lund says Juab House of Represen- and Sanpete Counties were built on agriculture Ralph Okerlund, who is retiring. His brilliant mind and tatives District 58, and natural resources. wants Sanpete Coun- “We need to make sure our food chain is work ethic will be missed.Thank you senator, for leading ty to prepare for a independent and self-supporting,” he says. “We Steve Lund the way during the past 12 years in the senate. big economic lift as people and business flee urban areas of Utah. (Continued above) Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B9

CONGRESSMAN BEN McADAMS PUTS PEOPLE BEFORE PARTY, PRINCIPLE ABOVE POLITICS

■ An Independent voice for Utah

■ Helped lower the cost of prescription drugs and protect access to health care

■ Blocked funding for new explosive nuclear weapons testing

■ Passed an amendment protecting children from online predators

■ Supported small businesses in need of relief from COVID-19 economic shutdown

BEN MCADAMS FOR CONGRESS

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Sanpete County North Sanpete School District Commissioner Board of Education Reed HATCH efit his judgment in Stacey GOBLE ity staff and the tools striking this balance. North Sanpete School Board in District 1 necessary to achieve Reed Hatch, who is retiring as Sanpete Hatch also said (Southeast Mt. Pleasant, Spring City) success. As the moth- County Recorder this year, has worked in the the county needs er of two school-age Sanpete County Recorder’s Office, or served as to give attention to Stacey Goble of Mt. Pleasant, an incumbent, children, I see first- recorder, for 42 years. creating jobs, be- is a graduate of North Sanpete High School hand the challenges He moved to Manti in 1960 at the age of 5. cause too many local and Snow College. She currently holds licenses in and triumphs at our He came up through the Manti school system young people have to real estate and cosmetology. She has been active s c h o o l s .”. and afterward attended Snow College and Utah move away for work. for many years in PTA, her school-community She said she al- State Valley College, where he took a course He said he would council and other school-district committees. ways has an open work with people door and listening ear taught by Gov. Gary Herbert. Reed Hatch Goble has served on the Mt. Pleasant City Stacey Goble He continues to live in Manti with his wife like the governor and Planning and Zoning Commission. She has owned for the patrons of the Debbie Larsen. They have four children — Cory, local commissioners to find new ways to stimu- and operated her own business for 21 years. She school district. She said she wants to be the voice Kent, Kyle and Kaitlyn — as well as eight grand- late business in the area. and her husband, Rick, have two children. of the community while balancing student and children. As for slowing the spread of COVID-19, “I am seeking re-election so that I can make staff needs. She adds, “I work hard to make sure He said a primary issue facing the county he said he would encourage the community to a difference in our children’s education,” she says. we are responsible in our spending and find ways is promoting growth without infringing on take all necessary measures, but does not favor “I believe that we have to be proactive in every to do more with less.” property and zoning rights. enforcing them at the government level. child’s educational experience, so each one can Goble says she loves serving her community, He said his experience as county recorder, In this year’s presidential election, Hatch said become college- and career-ready. especially the children, and will do her best to including his understanding of different aspects he would support Donald Trump because he is “We have to give them a safe environment, qual- uphold high standards while giving the children of land ownership and business affairs, will ben- “the best for our country at this point.” in the school district the best education possible.

After graduating from USU, he opened an economy-boosting, Dan RASMUSSEN Larry SMITH Allstate Insurance office in Lindon. Later he sold North Sanpete School Board in District 1 compassionate gov- the business and went back to school to earn a United Utah Party candidate Larry Smith (Southeast Mt. Pleasant, Spring City) ernance.” master’s degree in education. He has taught at says that as a Sanpete County commissioner he On decisions to Dan Rasmussen Manti Elementary for 16 years and is finishing would focus on education and quality of life. come about man- and his wife Stacey up an endorsement in administration. In 2010, He received his bachelor’s degree at BYU aging COVID-19, have raised two chil- he received the Arch Coal Teacher Award. and master’s degree in Texas. He has taught Smith said he “fa- dren in Spring City. Besides teaching, he owns a business and has physics and math at Snow College for 29 years. vored listening to the Rasmussen loves served in chuch leadership positions. During that time, he has lived in Ephraim with experts in science” the idea of raising Rasmussen feels he has the qualifications to be his wife, Holly; and they have raised a family of and weighing eco- their children in a a valued member of the school board. He is lev- five children. nomic impacts of Larry Smith rural community, el-headed and considers all options before making Smith served for 12 years on the South prevention measures. especially because a decision. With his 16 years of teaching experi- Sanpete School Board, including a term as He said those decisions should be made at lower, of the opportunities ence, he understands the demands on students and president, and six years on the Ephraim Public more closely involved levels of government. in school. “I love the teachers, and can bring an informed perspective to Library board, including a term as chairman. Dan Rasmussen Smith said he affiliated with the United strong family values the board. He has a strong fiscal background and He said he had also “worked with the North Utah Party because it aligned with his moder- that you feel here in Sanpete,” he says. will make sure tax dollars are spent wisely. Sanpete Board of Education on many occa- ate views. sions.” “Extreme elements of both major political He said he would address issues in the parties alienate many people in the middle who county like suicide and unemployment rates simply want good, reasonable representation in by “continuing common-sense, data-driven, the government,” he said. North and South Sanpete School District Uncontested races Shalmarie MORLEY Grant HANSEN North Sanpete School Board South Sanpete School Board Sanpete County District 2 District 2 (West part of Mt. Pleasant and (Centerfield, Mayfield, Sterling) Moroni) Grant Hansen of Mayfield Uncontested races Shalmarie Morley and worked in the Gunnison and Assessor her husband, Alan, reside in Ephraim schools for more Moroni and are the parents of two children and than 40 years; he retired as principal at Gunnison Keith LARSEN four grandchildren whom have attended and Elementary, and has served on the school board currently attend school in the North Sanpete for the last four years. Keith Larsen, a lifelong resident of Sanpete County, lives in Ephraim. School District. “I want my grandkids to enjoy school and He is running to replace long-time assessor Ken Bench, who is retiring. Shalmarie is an associate real estate broker be successful. I want the same thing for your Larsen graduated from Snow College and from Utah State Univer- for Dyches Realty and she, along with her hus- children and grandchildren,” he says. sity in business management. He has worked as a real estate appraiser band and family own and operate Shalan's in and served as deputy assessor for the Sanpete County Assessor’s office. Moroni. She has served on the school board for Larsen has worked to provide fair and accurate valuation services Kim PICKETT the past four years. South Sanpete School Board District 3 for the county. Larsen is married to his wife Sandi Adams Larsen and (Axtell, Gunnison, Fayette) they have three children. Keith Larsen Rich BROTHERSON Kim Pickett of Gunnison North Sanpete School Board and his wife Kaye Miller and Recorder District 3 (Southeastern Mt. Pleasant are the parents of six children, Talisha JOHNSON and Pine Creek area) all of whom have attended school in the South Sanpete Talisha Johnson is a lifelong Sanpete County resident. She was raised Rich Brotherson of Mt. School District. in Sterling but has lived in Manti the last 14 years while working in the Pleasant has been a school Pickett graduated from Sanpete County Recorder’s Office. board member for 12 years. He is a certified BYU and has been a partner Working under Recorder Reed Hatch, who is retiring this year, she public accountant and is the controller for A2 and manager at Gunnison Implement Company has learned the daily functions of the office as well as the relevant codes Hosting. for more than 30 years. He has served on the and laws. During her career, she has become a certified mapper and He is married to Molly, and they have three school board since 2005. completed an applied mathematics course. She loves being of service daughters, and one grandchild. “Government overreach dealing with the and helping people with their land-record needs. Talisha Johnson "I have really enjoyed serving everyone in education of our children is one of the biggest Johnson is a 2001 Manti High graduate and mother to three chil- the district and look forward to handling some issues our schools are facing today,” Pickett says. dren: Kenadee, Koy and Karlee. of our unique challenges that the COVID crisis “The growth and success of our children has has forced on us," he says. always been my number one focus. We need to Treasurer do that which is best for all children. Amy WILDEN

Amy Willden of Spring City is running for her first full term as county treasurer. She has been serving since 2016, when she was ap- pointed to replace a treasurer who had resigned. “One of my biggest concerns is that the Treasurer’s Office function efficiently, and we are as helpful as possible to Sanpete’s citizens. This has been a goal of mine since I took office. I will continue to work and improve on that goal,” she says. Amy Wilden She is married to Justin Willden, who is originally from Ephraim. They have two daughters, Savanna and Emily, and one son, Cade. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading and spending time with family. Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B11

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PAID FOR BY BURGESS OWENS 4 UTAH B12 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020 Judicial Retention Election Judge Wallace Lee Michele Christiansen Forster 6th District Court Utah Court of Appeals Judge David Mortensen Utah Court of Appeals Judge Wallace A. Lee was Associate Presiding Judge appointed to the 6th District Michele Christiansen Forster Judge David N. Mortensen Court in October 2005. After was appointed to the Utah was appointed to the Utah graduating from law school, he Court of Appeals in June 2010 Court of Appeals in May 2016. practiced with the St. George after serving for three years as Prior to his appointment, lfirm of Thompson, Hughes & a judge in Salt Lake County’s Judge Mortensen served as Reber. Later, he established a Third District Court. a trial judge in the Fourth private practice in Panguitch, After graduating from the District Court for almost 10 and served as Garfield County University of Utah College years where he served multiple attorney and Panguitch City of Law, she clerked for U.S. terms as the presiding judge attorney. District Court Judge Tena and associate presiding judge. According to a survey of at- Campbell. She also practiced Prior to becoming a judge, he torneys who have appeared be- privately at Parsons Behle & was in private practice. fore the judge, Lee has shown Latimer, was a prosecutor in Survey respondents find to be attentive, capable, ethical, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the judge to be engaging and knowledgeable, impartial and served as general counsel for intelligent. They admire the open-minded. Respondents characterize him as respectful and Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. judge’s thoughtfulness and “command of the law.” However, a prepared. Survey respondents describe Judge Forster as excellent and few express concern with the tone of his opinions, describing Respondents and courtroom observers agree that the judge notably patient. She has been certified by the Judicial Council as them as “flippant” and overly rhetorical. demonstrates kindness and thoroughness. They also laud the meeting all time standards, education requirements, and mental This judge meets all judicial discipline standards. Eighty-eight judge for his knowledge of the law, professionalism, and impar- and physical competence standards. percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention, and tiality. All court observers report confidence that they would be Ninety percent of survey respondents recommend her for the Judicial Performance Review Commission recommends that treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Lee’s court. retention, and the Judicial Performance Review Commission Justice Mortensen be retained, 13-0. Ninety-five percent of survey respondents recommend him recommends she be retained, 13-0. for retention. And the Utah Judicial Performance Review Com- mission recommends that Judge Lee be retained, 13-0. Judge Gregory Orme Judge Diana Hagen Utah Court of Appeal Utah Court of Appeals Judge John R. Cox, Jr. Judge Gregory K. Orme, Sanpete County Justice Court Judge Diana Hagen re- who grew up in Ogden, is the ceived her law degree in 1998. presiding judge of the Court of Judge John R. Cox, Jr., After working as a law clerk Appeals. was appointed to the Sanpete to a federal judge and as an He received his law degree County Justice Court in Janu- associate at a large law firm, from George Washington Uni- ary 2010. Prior to his appoint- she joined the U.S. Attorney’s versity. In 1987, after several ment, he worked for more than Office, serving as the appel- years in private law practice 40 years in the executive and late chief for the Utah District in Salt Lake City, he was ap- legislative branches of govern- and later as first assistant. pointed to the Utah Court of ment and in private industry. During her 17 years as a Appeals and has served on the Judge Cox has a law de- federal prosecutor, she han- court ever since. He served gree from George Washington dled hundreds of criminal four terms as the court’s repre- University. He has not been appeals as well as high-profile sentative on the Utah Judicial the subject of any public rep- trials, including the Elizabeth Council, the governing panel rimands issued by the Utah Smart kidnapping case and of the Utah court system. Supreme Court during 10 years the murder of Millard County Several survey respondents value the judge’s respectful on the bench. Sheriff’s Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox. demeanor, describing the judge as kind and courteous, and as He has also met all other Judge Hagen’s scores on surveys of attorneys are statistically someone who generally authors well-reasoned opinions. He performance standards and been determined to physically and above the average of her appellate court peers on integrity meets all judicial discipline standards. mental competent for office. and judicial temperament. Respondents describe this judge Ninety-one percent of survey respondents recommend him The Judicial Performance Review Commission recommends as thoughtful and dedicated. They also laud Judge Hagen’s for retention and the Judicial Performance Review Commission that Judge Cox be retained 13-0. comprehensive approach to legal analysis and her efforts recommends that Justice Orme be retained, 13-0. to render the correct decision. This judge meets all judicial standards. Judge Mark McIff Ninety-three percent of survey respondents recommend Judge Jill Pohlman Municipal justice courts her for retention, and the Judicial Performance Review Com- Utah Court of Appeals mission recommends that Justice Hagen be retained 13-0. Judge Mark McIff is on the Judge Jill M. Pohlman was ballot for retention as the judge appointed to the Utah Court of in the Ephraim City, Fairview, Judge Ryan Harris Appeals in 2016. Prior to her Fountain Green, Moroni and Utah Court of Appeals appointment, she was a partner Spring City justice courts. at the law firm of Stoel Rives He received his law degree Judge Ryan M. Harris was appointed to the Utah Court of LLP in Salt Lake City. from Gonzaga University in Appeals in June 2017. Prior to his appointment, he served as a During her 19 years there, 1998. Prior to his appointment trial judge in the Third District Court for nearly six years, where she maintained a complex to the bench, Judge McIff he also served as associate presiding judge. civil litigation practice, which served as the Piute County While a trial judge, Judge included administrative, trial attorney, the Wayne County Harris twice received the Judi- and appellate work. attorney, deputy Sevier Coun- cial Excellence Award from the After receiving her law ty attorney, deputy Garfield Litigation Section of the Utah degree from the University of County attorney and chief State Bar. Utah, Judge Pohlman clerked criminal prosecutor for the Judge Harris received his for Judge David K. Winder Wasatch County Attorney’s law degree from Stanford Law of the U.S. District Court for Office. He also served as the city attorney for several cities and School. After law school, he Utah. maintained a private law practice. served as a judicial clerk to Survey respondents say the judge is thoughtful, diligent and Judge Mark McIff receives positive reviews from nearly all Stephen Anderson of the U.S. authors well-reasoned opinions. Judge Pohlman was character- judicial review respondents. They report he displays an exemplary Court of Appeals for the 10th ized as notably respectful and patient. She meets all the judicial demeanor from the bench. Respondents say Judge McIff is open Circuit. Following his clerk- discipline standards set by statute. to the needs of courtroom participants and treats people who ship, Judge Harris practiced All 44 survey respondents (100%) recommend that Judge come before him with respect. law at the Salt Lake City firm Pohlman be retained, and the Judicial Performance Review Judge Mclff has been certified by the Judicial Council as of Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & Commission recommends that she be retained, 13-0. meeting all time standards, education requirements, and mental McDonough. and physical competence standards. Survey respondents describe the judge as intelligent, and they The Judicial Performance Review Commission recommends praise the judge for his diligence and timely rulings. However, that Judge Mclff be retained, 12-0. survey ratings of judicial attributes indicate Judge Harris is less open-minded than his peers and characterize him as impatient. A few respondents express concerns about a disrespectful tone Justice John Pearce during oral argument and in written opinions. Supreme Court This judge meets all discipline standards. Eighty-one percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention, and the Justice John A. Pearce was Judicial Performance Review Commission recommends that appointed to the Utah Supreme Justice Harris be retained, 13-0. Court in 2015. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, he served on the Utah Court of Appeals. Justice Pearce started his legal career at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, California before return- ing to Salt Lake City to work at Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough. He left the firm to serve as general counsel to Gov. Gary R. Herbert. Judicial survey respondents say that Justice Pearce is fair and respectful. They complement him for his diligence, thought- fulness and well-written opinions. Justice Pearce meets all the discipline, education, mental and physical standards. Ninety-six percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention, and the Judicial Performance Review Commission recommends that Justice Pearce be retained, 12-0. Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B13 B14 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020 Constitutional Amendments By Robert Green servitude, except as punishments for individuals convicted of nificant minority,” and there might be moves to eliminate the crimes. This ballot measure would repeal what is referred to as hunting, fishing and wildlife protection from the public sphere. Staff writer an exception clause. In opposition to the measure, Sen. Karen Mayne, D-West Valley, The Utah Constitution is one of 12 state constitutions that and Rep. Marsha Judkins, R-Provo, say it’s fine to protect hunting Sanpete County residents will vote for seven amendments to ban slavery and involuntary servitude, but include an exception and fishing, but making it a constitutional right goes too far. Utah’s Constitution this year. Some of them deal with cleaning for criminal punishment. They write: “The Second Amendment in the U.S. Constitution up antiquated language concerning gender use, slavery and The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution includes an and our Utah Constitution guarantee our rights to keep and bear qualifications of a legislator, while one attempts to create a state exception clause permitting slavery or involuntary servitude for arms...These sacred constitutional liberties are not about hunting constitutional right to hunt and fish. people convicted of crimes. and fishing.... Five of the seven amendments have no organized opposition. The measure is supported by Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake “That is not to say that we should not protect hunting and There is one somewhat controversial measure, however. Amend- City, and Sen. Jacob Anderegg, R-Lehi, who write: “Many Utahns fishing—we absolutely should. But if we do not draw a line be- ment G allows the Legislature to use revenue from income now are surprised to learn that the concept of slavery is still found tween rights that are fundamental and privileges that extend from earmarked exclusively for education to also “support children in Utah’s constitution. The language, copied from the original those rights, we will no longer be able to tell the difference.” and to support individuals with a disability.” U.S. Constitution, has been in Utah’s Constitution since before The measure is favored by Rep. Derrin Owens of Fountain statehood in 1895. Green, who is running for the District 24 senate seat previously The legislators say it is past time to remove the clause. “Slavery Amendment F held by Ralph Okerlund of Monroe, who is retiring. is not a Utah value. It should not exist in any form, even in our Most Republicans favor Amendment G, as it is intended to prison system.” This amendment would allow the Legislature to set the Jan- stabilize education funding, but some Democrats fear the plan There is no organized opposition to the measure. uary start date in state statute. will take away money designated for education, with Utah still The Utah Constitution dead last in the nation in per-pupil funding. Legislative mandates that the state leg- Amendment D islature must meet beginning Owens said he likes that Amendment G has guarantees in start date place to fund education. There is some apprehension among on the fourth Monday in teachers, he said, but this is a better way forward. This amendment related to municipal water resources was January. Currently, if the state legislature wanted to change the Here is breakdown of all seven proposed amendments. More supported by Sen. Ralph Okerlund, R-Monroe when was in the session start date, it would need to pass a constitutional amend- information can be found in the 2020 Utah Voter Information Utah Senate. ment by a two-thirds vote. The amendment would then require Pamphlet at vote.utah.gov. The measure is designed statewide voter approval. Water without to revise provisions sur- If passed, the amendment would take effect on Jan. 1, 2021, rounding municipal water On the Senate floor, sponsor Sen. Ann Millner, R-Ogden, said Amendment A boundaries rights and allow municipal- the amendment would provide flexibility for the Legislature to ities to supply water outside of their municipal boundaries. determine the best date to start the session. This amendment was designed to remove gender-specific lan- The amendment would allow a municipality to do the fol- There is no organized opposition to the measure. guage in the lowing: "Persons" vs "He" Constitution • Designate by ordinance the geographic limits of its water and replace it with gender-neutral language. For example, the service area and define its terms of service, including reasonable Amendment G amendment would update constitutional language to say things water service charges. like “all persons” rather than “all men.” If approved by voters, the • Commit its water supply for use outside its designated water This amendment would allow the Legislature to use revenue language would go into effect on January 1, 2021. service area if it has more water than needed in its own service from income tax- It is supported by Sen. Deidre Henderson, R-Spanish Fork, area. Money for children es and intangible and Rep. Candice Pierucci, a Republican representing Herriman, • Supply water to retail consumers outside its boundary but and individuals property taxes to who say: “The Utah Constitution has 237 sections. Constitutional within its designated water service area for reasonable charges “support children Amendment A makes technical changes to the terminology in six established by ordinance. with disabilities and to support of those sections, bringing them into conformity with the other • Exchange water rights or sources of water for other water individuals with a 231... rights or sources of water that the municipality determines will disability” as well as to fund education. Currently, under the Utah “This amendment does not alter the substance or meaning of equally enable it to meet the needs of its water service area. Constitution, these sources may be used for education only. any part of the Utah Constitution. It is simply a technical update Passage of the amendment will make a package of three bills If the amendment is approved, Utah House Bill 357 ti- to the language in six out of the 237 sections....” related to municipal water in Utah constitituional, says Rep. tled, “Public Education Funding Stabilization,” would take effect. The Legislature voted unanimously for this proposed amend- Keven Stratton, a Republican representing the Provo-Orem area. While broadening uses income tax can go for, the bill guarantees ment. There is no organized opposition to the measure. He says the bills address “some issues that have been festering funding increases for education to cover enrollment growth and for decades.” inflation. According to Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake City, 50 cities in The practice of earmarking revenue from certain taxes for Amendment B the state of Utah supply water outside their municipal boundaries, education came up public hearings around the state in 2019 on and the bill would protect users of that water. restructuring the whole state tax system. This amendment was designed to specify that certain quali- There is no organized opposition. Legislators used the term “siloing” to describe the constitution- fications of a legislator apply ally mandated practice of earmarking income tax for education. Legislator as of the time of election or Some said the earmark takes away flexibility in budgeting and appointment rather than Amendment E leaves non-education functions with inadequate funding. qualifications the time a legislator assumes Under Amendment G, siloing of income tax funds continues, ex- office. The amendment does not change the qualifications of a The amendment would establish a state constitutional right to cept funds could be used for both education and disability services. legislator. hunt and fish for the people of Utah. The right would be subject Amendment G is supported by most education groups, in- This amendment was sponsored by Rep. Craig Hall, R-West to statutes which, according to the amendment’s text, promote cluding the Utah State Board of Education, Utah School Boards Valley City. Hall argued that the Utah Constitution is “silent and wildlife conservation and manage- Association, Utah School Superintendents Association, Utah therefore unclear” about when certain qualifications for state Protect ment, and preserve the future of Association of Public Charter Schools, Our Schools Now, Utah legislators (such as age) apply— whether it is at the time of filing, hunting and fishing. The measure Public Employees Association, Utah Education Association, Utah at the time of election, or at the time office is assumed. hunting would also declare that hunting and PTA and the Utah Taxpayers Association. Amendment B modifies the Utah Constitution to specify fishing are the preferred means of Supporters say the proposal acknowledges the increasing that a person must meet the eligibility requirements at the time and fishing managing and controlling wildlife importance of physical and mental health for academic success. of election or appointment. in Utah. This amendment gives Utah more flexibility to support children’s There is no organized opposition to the measure. The measure would take effect on January 1, 2021, if approved learning outcomes. by voters. Opponents say that Amendment G chips away at guaranteed The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Casey Snider, R-Para- funding by allowing income tax dollars to be spent on people Amendment C dise (Cache County), who said, “Hunting and fishing has always with disabilities. been a critical component of our state. ... It’s a part of who we are. They argue that during tax restructuring discussions, one An amendment to remove slavery as punishment for a This bill is not only about protecting who we are, but preserving option that was continuously negative to the public was amend- crime from Utah’s Constitution is on who we are going forward. ... ing the state constitution to cease earmarking income taxes for No slavery the ballot in 2020. “It is not unforeseeable...that 30 or 40 or 50 years from now, education. They believe that income tax dollars belong in the The Utah Constitution prohibits slavery and involuntary those participating in [hunting and fishing] will be a very sig- public schools. If you just can't make it to the polls, consider Absent Voter Ballot Thursday, October 15, 2020 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette B15 Biden (Continued from B1) and together, take this chance ture will equip him to bring a to heal, to be reborn, to unite. return of balance in our gov- he served in the Senate for 30 A path of hope and light. This ernment. years, and Kamala Harris, who is a life-changing election 6. Biden has a strong, took him to task for his op- that will determine America’s articulate woman at his side position to busing during the future for a very long time. in Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden. She Democratic primary debates, Character is on the ballot. will be a true partner—she’s and who now is his running Compassion is on the ballot. articulate, she cares about chil- mate. Decency, science, democracy.” dren, she’s loyal to Biden and 4. He is idealistic and 5. Biden genuinely be- helped him regain his footing positive, in spite of the fact lieves in reaching across par- and his family’s happiness after that if he wins the election, ty lines to create laws and the loss of his first wife and baby he’ll inherit a country in dire programs that benefit our daughter to a car accident prior straits. We’re more politically citizens and our country. Of to his first term in the Senate. polarized than any time since all his qualities, this may be Theirs is a marriage of love the Civil War. We’re in the the most important as he takes and loyalty. He has also selected midst of a pandemic that has office and begins the process of a strong female running mate, killed more than 210,000; our healing our country. Whether who will bring expertise to his unemployment figures are the Senate continues to be administration in law enforce- terribly high; our standing on led by a Republican majority, ment, racial issues, women’s the world stage is lower than with Mitch McConnell in the issues, health care and climate. it has been since before World lead, or flips to Democratic I admire the fact that Biden, War II; our environment is leadership, the era of the Sen- in his choice of a younger, threatened; and we face the ate leader claiming victory female vice president who is a most “compelling call for racial by obstructing a president’s minority, has demonstrated that Steve Lund explains public finance at Sanpete County tax hearing. justice since the 1960s,” an initiatives and stalling bills put he’s looking toward the future escalation of bigotry that has forward by a bipartisan House instead of clinging to the past. essentially been endorsed by of Representatives, is over. Women and minorities are ask- Donald Trump. If Biden and Harris reach ing for a seat at the table—and These are Joe Biden’s own out to their Republican friends they’re entitled to have one. Joe Steven J. (Steve) Lund words in response to these in the Senate in an effort to Biden, as a white man in his 70s, For Utah House of Representatives District 58 daunting challenges: compromise in order to gain is secure enough to embrace “We can choose the path of support for positive programs, these changes. (Sanpete and Juab Counties) becoming angrier, less hopeful, bipartisan bills will again ben- My hope is that a strong and more divided. A path of efit all of us. Biden’s emotional majority of Americans will shadow and suspicion. Or we intelligence, his humility and have the courage to vote for Married: Melissa Peterson Lund sioner, responsible for economic devel- can choose a different path, his persuasive and sunny na- Biden and Harris as well. Children: three married, opment, public lands, RS-2477 roads, Grandchildren: 5 municipal buildings owned by Sanpete Age: 60 County, oversight on mineral lease Trump monies, planning and zoning, natural (Continued from B1) U.S. dairy farmers to compete. tions around the world. He Constitutional Philosophy resources The president’s tariffs on China stood up to China, imposed The United States Constitution is Professional all others. I cannot vote for equalized the trading ground sanctions on Russia, restrained the greatest equalizing document in • Self-employed anyone who supports, advo- between Chinese companies nuclear development in North • Owner: Sterling Country Store and U.S. producers. China is Korea, is forming the Quad the history of humanity. cates or ignores the murder of • Owner: Carbon dioxide unborn children. negotiating an entirely new organization of nations to Strong advocate for: Supreme Court: Trump’s trade agreement and last combat China’s usurpation of • First Amendment rights production company three Supreme Court nom- month placed the largest or- territory in the South China to freedom of expression, religion, • Teacher: Manti High School, inees have been principled ders for U.S. farm goods in Sea and has shown strong and peaceful assembly math and xcience conservatives who believe in history. We have new trade support for Taiwan’s continued • Right to keep and bear arms, • Coach: Softball at Manti strict interpretation of the agreements with Japan and independence. (Second Amendment) High School Constitution and do not be- South Korea and are in the Early Covid-19 Response: • Private property rights • Engineer lieve the courts should legislate process of doing the same with In February, Biden called from the bench. the remaining Pacific nations. Trump’s first-in-the-world Education Strong military/VA care: NATO: President Trump action to restrict travel from Political Focus Bachelor of Science in petroleum In four years, Trump has sin- is the only president who has China as xenophobic and mis- Economic development in engineering gle-handedly reversed the ever held our allies’ feet to the guided. At the time, China was rural Utah neglect of the previous ad- fire and made them pay their lying to the world about the • Protect coal and natural ministration and restored our fair share in defending their coronavirus and the World resource industries Affiliations military to its place as the own countries, particularly Health Organization was say- • Grow agriculture • Utah Association of Counties strongest on earth. The Depart- Germany. ing it wasn’t transmissible by • National Association of Counties ment of Veterans Affairs now Diplomacy: President human to human contact. • Increase educational opportunities holds everyone in the agency Trump signaled his unwaver- Trump’s prescient travel • Criminal justice reform responsible for how they do ing support of Israel by moving restriction action saved thou- Committees their jobs. Trump enabled our embassy from Tel Aviv sands of lives compared to how Public service National Association of Counties, veterans to obtain care in their to Jerusalem and for the first many would have been lost had Current Sanpete County Commis- Energy, Environment, and Land Use home communities instead of time in 30 years succeeded in he listened to Biden’s demands. Committee only at VA facilities. gaining official recognition of Trump’s actions to mobilize Fair trade: The highly-un- Israel’s right to exist from two mass distribution networks Make sure to mail your ballot promptly fair North American Free Trade separate Arab countries. and fast-track vaccines stand to Agreement (NAFTA) is gone. President Trump cancelled shorten the pandemic by years, The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada the disastrous Iran nuclear not just months. Agreement (USMCA), among treaty and imposed sanctions Strong borders/immigra- many other things, eliminates on Tehran that have crippled tion: I applaud and strongly the unfair 218 percent tariff on their economy and reduced support President Trump’s dairy products going into Can- their ability to financially sup- efforts to physically secure ada and makes it possible for port Islamic terrorist opera- America’s borders. He says, “A nation without borders is not a nation.” I hope and believe that he will effectively address the WHY RE-ELECT Dreamer’s issue. I endorse his restriction of immigration from terrorist nations and strongly support E-identification. STACEY GOBLE Considering the alterna- tive, I strongly support Pres- ident Trump’s reelection and urge all of my fellow citizens TO THE to vote Republican and do the NORTH same. SANPETE SCHOOL LARRY BOARD? SMITH • Listens to public • Voice for the community for • Business owner 21 years I’m running • Believes in responsible spending COUNTY COMMISSION to serve. I • Passionate about the success of students • Faces challenges head-on will listen to • Actively engaged in our schools LISTEN — LEARN — LEAD the citizens • Life long resident of North Sanpete • Brings knowledge of various of Sanpete perspectives & occupations larrysmith.org County. B16 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 15, 2020 UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

This General Election, voters in Utah will have the opportunity to vote for or against majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: seven proposed amendments to Utah’s Constitution. Below is the text of each amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, proposed amendment. For more information about these proposed amendments, Section 2, to read: including arguments for and against them, please visit vote.utah.gov. Article VI, Section 2. [Time and location of annual general sessions – CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT C Location of sessions convened by the Governor or Legislature -- PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- SLAVERY AND Sessions convened by the Legislature.] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT A INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE PROHIBITION (1) Annual general sessions of the Legislature shall be held at the PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- TERMINOLOGY 2019 General Session seat of government and shall begin on [the fourth Monday] the day in UPDATE Utah Constitution Sections Affected: January designated by statute. 2019 General Session AMENDS: (2) A session convened by the Governor under Article VII, Section 6 Utah Constitution Sections Affected: ARTICLE I, SECTION 21 and a session convened by the Legislature under Subsection (3) shall AMENDS: Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all be held at the seat of government, unless convening at the seat of ARTICLE I, SECTION 1 members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: government is not feasible due to epidemic, natural or human-caused ARTICLE I, SECTION 11 Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article I, Section disaster, enemy attack, or other public catastrophe. ARTICLE I, SECTION 12 21, to read: (3) (a) The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 Article I, Section 21. [Slavery and involuntary servitude forbidden -- Representatives shall by joint proclamation convene the Legislature ARTICLE VI, SECTION 20 Limitation.] into session if a poll conducted by the President and Speaker of their ARTICLE VI, SECTION 33 (1) Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude[, except as a punishment respective houses indicates that two-thirds of all members elected Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted,] shall exist to each house are in favor of convening the Legislature into session members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: within this State. because in their opinion a persistent fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article I, Section (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the otherwise lawful administration or emergency in the affairs of the State necessitates convening 1, to read: of the criminal justice system. the Legislature into session. (b) The joint proclamation issued by Article I, Section 1. [Inherent and inalienable rights.] Section 2. Submittal to voters. the President and Speaker shall specify the business for which the All [men] persons have the inherent and inalienable right to enjoy The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed Legislature is to be convened, and the Legislature may not transact and defend their lives and liberties; to acquire, possess and protect amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general any business other than that specified in the joint proclamation, except property; to worship according to the dictates of their consciences; to election in the manner provided by law. that the Legislature may provide for the expenses of the session and assemble peaceably, protest against wrongs, and petition for redress Section 3. Contingent effective date. other matters incidental to the session. of grievances; to communicate freely their thoughts and opinions, If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a (c) The Legislature may not be convened into session under this being responsible for the abuse of that right. majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the Subsection (3) during the 30 calendar days immediately following the Section 2. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article I, Section amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. adjournment sine die of an annual general session of the Legislature. 11, to read: (d) In a session convened under this Subsection (3), the cumulative Article I, Section 11. [Courts open -- Redress of injuries.] amount of appropriations that the Legislature makes may not exceed All courts shall be open, and every person, for an injury done to [him in an amount equal to 1% of the total amount appropriated by the his] the person in his or her person, property, or reputation, shall have CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT D Legislature for the immediately preceding completed fiscal year. remedy by due course of law, which shall be administered without PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- WATER (e) Nothing in this Subsection (3) affects the Governor’s authority to denial or unnecessary delay; and no person shall be barred from RESOURCES OF MUNICIPALITIES convene the Legislature under Article VII, Section 6. prosecuting or defending before any tribunal in this State, [by himself 2019 General Session Section 2. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, or] with or without counsel, any civil cause to which [he] the person is Utah Constitution Sections Affected: Section 16, to read: a party. AMENDS: Article VI, Section 16. [Duration of sessions.] Section 3. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article I, Section ARTICLE XI, SECTION 6 Except in cases of impeachment: 12, to read: Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all (1) no annual general session of the Legislature may exceed 45 Article I, Section 12. [Rights of accused persons.] members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: calendar days, excluding state holidays and federal holidays; In criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the right to appear and Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article XI, (2) no session of the Legislature convened by the Governor under defend in person and by counsel, to demand the nature and cause Section 6, to read: Article VII, Section 6 may exceed 30 calendar days; and of the accusation [against him], to have a copy thereof, to testify in Article XI, Section 6. [Municipal water rights and sources of water (3) no session of the Legislature convened by the Legislature under [his] the accused’s own behalf, to be confronted by the witnesses supply.] Article VI, Section 2, Subsection (3) may exceed 10 calendar days. against [him] the accused, to have compulsory process to compel the [No municipal corporation, shall directly or indirectly, lease, sell, Section 3. Submittal to voters. attendance of witnesses in [his] the accused’s own behalf, to have alien or dispose of any waterworks, water rights, or sources of The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in water supply now, or hereafter to be owned or controlled by it; but amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general which the offense is alleged to have been committed, and the right to all such waterworks, water rights and sources of water supply now election in the manner provided by law. appeal in all cases. In no instance shall any accused person, before owned or hereafter to be acquired by any municipal corporation, Section 4. Contingent effective date. final judgment, be compelled to advance money or fees to secure shall be preserved, maintained and operated by it for supplying its If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a the rights herein guaranteed. The accused shall not be compelled inhabitants with water at reasonable charges: Provided, That nothing majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the to give evidence against himself or herself; a [wife] person shall not herein contained shall be construed to prevent any such municipal amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. be compelled to testify against[her husband, nor a husband against corporation from exchanging water-rights, or sources of water supply, his wife] the person’s spouse, nor shall any person be twice put in for other water-rights or sources of water supply of equal value, and to jeopardy for the same offense. be devoted in like manner to the public supply of its inhabitants.] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT G Where the defendant is otherwise entitled to a preliminary (1) A municipality that owns, acquires, or controls water rights or PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- USE OF TAX examination, the function of that examination is limited to determining sources of water supply to supply water to the public: REVENUE whether probable cause exists unless otherwise provided by statute. (a) may not directly or indirectly lease, sell, alienate, or dispose of any 2020 General Session Nothing in this constitution shall preclude the use of reliable hearsay of those water rights or sources of water supply; Utah Constitution Sections Affected: evidence as defined by statute or rule in whole or in part at any (b) shall preserve and maintain those water rights and sources of AMENDS: preliminary examination to determine probable cause or at any pretrial water supply to supply water to the municipality’s inhabitants and ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 5 proceeding with respect to release of the defendant if appropriate others within the municipality’s designated water service area; and Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all discovery is allowed as defined by statute or rule. (c) may by ordinance designate the geographic limits of the members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 4. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, municipality’s water service area and define the terms of service, Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article XIII, Section 7, to read: including water service charges that are reasonable. Section 5, to read: Article VI, Section 7. [Ineligibility of legislator to office created at term (2) Nothing in Subsection (1) may be construed to prevent a Article XIII, Section 5. [Use and amount of taxes and expenditures.] for which elected.] municipality from: (1) (a) The Legislature shall provide by statute for an annual tax No member of the Legislature, during the term for which [he] the (a) supplying water to retail consumers outside the municipality’s sufficient, with other revenues, to defray the estimated ordinary member was elected, shall be appointed or elected to any civil office boundary but within the municipality’s designated water service area expenses of the State for each fiscal year. of profit under this State, which shall have been created, or the for reasonable charges established by ordinance; (b) If the ordinary expenses of the State will exceed revenues for a emoluments of which shall have been increased, during the term for (b) contractually committing to supply water outside the municipality’s fiscal year, the Governor shall: which [he] the member was elected. designated water service area, if the water supplied is in excess of the (i) reduce all State expenditures on a pro rata basis, except for Section 5. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, water needed for the municipality’s designated water service area; or expenditures for debt of the State; or Section 20, to read: (c) exchanging water rights or sources of water supply for other water (ii) convene the Legislature into session under Article VII, Section 6 to Article VI, Section 20. [Service of articles of impeachment.] rights or sources of water supply that the municipality determines will address the deficiency. No person shall be tried on impeachment, unless [he] the person equally enable the municipality to meet the needs of its designated (2) (a) For any fiscal year, the Legislature may not make an shall have been served with a copy of the articles thereof, at least ten water service area. appropriation or authorize an expenditure if the State’s expenditure days before the trial, and after such service [he] the person shall not Section 2. Replacing previous resolution -- Submittal to voters exceeds the total tax provided for by statute and applicable to the exercise the duties of [his] office until [he shall have been] acquitted. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed particular appropriation or expenditure. Section 6. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general (b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to an appropriation or expenditure Section 33, to read: election in the manner provided by law and to withdraw and not submit to suppress insurrection, defend the State, or assist in defending the Article VI, Section 33. [Legislative auditor appointed.] to voters H.J.R. 1, Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Municipal United States in time of war. The Legislature shall appoint a legislative auditor to serve at its Water Resources, passed during the 2019 General Session. This joint (3) For any debt of the State, the Legislature shall provide by statute pleasure. The legislative auditor shall have authority to conduct audits resolution replaces and supersedes H.J.R. 1, Proposal to Amend Utah for an annual tax sufficient to pay: of any funds, functions, and accounts in any branch, department, Constitution -- Municipal Water Resources. (a) the annual interest; and agency or political subdivision of this state and shall perform such Section 3. Contingent effective date. (b) the principal within 20 years after the final passage of the statute other related duties as may be prescribed by the Legislature. [He] If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a creating the debt. The legislative auditor shall report to and be answerable only to the majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the (4) Except as provided in Article X, Section 5, Subsection (5)(a), Legislature. amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. the Legislature may not impose a tax for the purpose of a political Section 7. Submittal to voters. subdivision of the State, but may by statute authorize political The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed subdivisions of the State to assess and collect taxes for their own amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT E purposes. election in the manner provided by law. PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- THE RIGHT TO (5) All revenue from taxes on intangible property or from a tax on Section 8. Contingent effective date. HUNT AND FISH income shall be used: If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a 2020 General Session (a) to support the systems of public education and higher education as majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the Utah Constitution Sections Affected: defined in Article X, Section 2[.]; and amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. ENACTS: (b) to support children and to support individuals with a disability. ARTICLE I, SECTION 30 (6) Proceeds from fees, taxes, and other charges related to the Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all operation of motor vehicles on public highways and proceeds from CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT B members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: an excise tax on liquid motor fuel used to propel those motor vehicles PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- LEGISLATOR Section 1. It is proposed to enact Utah Constitution Article I, Section shall be used for: QUALIFICATIONS 30, to read: (a) statutory refunds and adjustments and costs of collection and 2019 General Session Article I, Section 30. [Right to hunt and fish.] administration; Utah Constitution Sections Affected: (1) The individual right of the people to hunt and to fish is a valued part (b) the construction, maintenance, and repair of State and local roads, AMENDS: of the State’s heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public including payment for property taken for or damaged by rights-of-way ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 good. and for associated administrative costs; Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all (2) The right under Subsection (1) includes the right to use traditional (c) driver education; members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: methods to hunt and to fish, subject only to statute, and rules and (d) enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws; and Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, regulations adopted as provided by statute, to: (e) the payment of the principal of and interest on any obligation of Section 5, to read: (a) promote wildlife conservation and management; the State or a city or county, issued for any of the purposes set forth in Article VI, Section 5. [Who is eligible as a legislator.] (b) provide reasonable regulation of hunting and fishing activities; and Subsection (6)(b) and to which any of the fees, taxes, or other charges (1) A person is not eligible to the office of senator or representative (c) preserve the future of hunting and fishing. described in this Subsection (6) have been pledged, including any paid unless the person is: (3) Public hunting and fishing shall be the preferred means of to the State or a city or county, as provided by statute. (a) at the time of election or appointment: managing and controlling wildlife. (7) Fees and taxes on tangible personal property imposed under [(a)] (i) a citizen of the United States; (4) This section does not affect: Section 2, Subsection (6) of this article are not subject to Subsection [(b)] (ii) at least twenty-five years of age; and (a) the law relating to trespass or property rights; (6) of this Section 5 and shall be distributed to the taxing districts in [(c)] (iii) a qualified voter in the district from which the person is (b) the State’s sovereign authority over the State’s natural resources; which the property is located in the same proportion as that in which chosen; or the revenue collected from real property tax is distributed. [(d)] (b) a resident of the state for three consecutive years immediately (c) the State’s obligation to manage lands granted to the State under (8) A political subdivision of the State may share its tax and other prior to: the Enabling Act. revenues with another political subdivision of the State as provided by (i) the last date provided by statute for filing for the office, for a person Section 2. Submittal to voters. statute. seeking election to the office; or The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed (9) Beginning July 1, 2016, the aggregate annual revenue from (ii) the person’s appointment to the office, for a person appointed to fill amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general all severance taxes, as those taxes are defined by statute, except a mid-term vacancy; and election in the manner provided by law. revenue that by statute is used for purposes related to any federally [(e)] (c) (i) a resident of the district from which the person is elected for Section 3. Contingent effective date. recognized Indian tribe, shall be deposited annually into the permanent six consecutive months immediately prior to the last date provided by If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a State trust fund under Article XXII, Section 4, as follows: statute for filing for the office; or majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the (a) 25% of the first $50,000,000 of aggregate annual revenue; (ii) a resident of the district for which the person is appointed to fill a amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. (b) 50% of the next $50,000,000 of aggregate annual revenue; and mid-term vacancy for six consecutive months immediately prior to the (c) 75% of the aggregate annual revenue that exceeds $100,000,000. person’s appointment. Section 2. Submittal to voters. (2) A person elected or appointed to the office of senator or CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT F The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed representative may not continue to serve in that office after ceasing to PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -- ANNUAL amendment to the voters of the state of Utah at the next regular be a resident of the district from which elected or for which appointed. GENERAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE general election in the manner provided by law. Section 2. Submittal to voters. 2020 General Session Section 3. Contingent effective date. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed Utah Constitution Sections Affected: If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a amendment to the voters of the state at the next regular general AMENDS: majority of those voting on it at the next regular general election, the election in the manner provided by law. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 amendment shall take effect on January 1, 2021. Section 3. Contingent effective date. ARTICLE VI, Section 16 If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all Publish Sanpete Messenger Oct. 5, 2020.