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THE DAVIS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 DAVISCLIPPER.COMCLIPPERVOL. 127 NO. 48 A Pioneering Spirit Handcart Days See more photos on page 12 ‘The Fighting Preacher’ opens – page 13 Primary Election candidates – page 19 2 Thursday, July 25, 2019 NEWS DAVIS CLIPPER NEW FACES IN DAVIS COUNTY (FAR RIGHT) JESSICA MERRILL is the new Deputy Director of Tourism & Events. Rob Sant is Deputy Director of Economic Development. Kent Andersen (left in picture at right) talks to Chris Roybal. Andersen took over as Community and Economic Development Director in March. BECKY GINOS BECKY GINOS by Becky GINOS community action for seven years. “I during her career. [email protected] started recognizing that I wanted to “To start we will do research and be a part of government,” he said. “I get community input,” she said. “Not FARMINGTON—There’s been felt I could have the biggest impact neglecting what’s been done and a lot of changes in county govern- through government administration. carrying on the good tradition, but ment over the last few months. In I got a master’s in Public Policy still be fresh and build a team for a addition to two new commissioners, Administration at CSU Sacramento in better quality of life.” the Community and Economic 2011.” Rob Sant came on board as Development department has a new Although he enjoyed his experi- Deputy Director of Economic director as does the Tourism & Events ence in California, he wanted to Development at the beginning of July. Office. return to Utah so he became the city “I just love the community, recreation Kent Andersen took over the helm planner for Syracuse then went to and everything Davis County has to as director in March. “Davis County Layton City where he stayed for six offer,” he said. “I’m excited for the is in a real unique position,” he said. years. After serving as director of opportunity to help Davis County. “There’s exploding growth, transpor- community and economic develop- There are so many great things about tation issues and a desire to preserve ment in West Jordan, the current it and I get to spend every day being agriculture. opportunity its champion.” This is nothing “How it’s came up in Davis Sant has been working in eco- new across the County. COURTESY nomic development in the private Wasatch Front developed in the “I felt like my sector for many years. He helped but Davis County skill set fit well,” ROB SANT AND JESSICA MERRILL create jobs and revenue for cities and is in the middle. next 15 years will he said. “There’s participate in the Antelope Island Moonlight other municipalities from Bear Lake It’s the small- shape what the a difference when ride. all the way to Pleasant Grove. est county in you make the “My end goal was always to be geographic size community is shift from city to Merrill as the new Deputy Director involved in the public sector and help yet it’s the most county govern- last month. She will lead the depart- Davis County and my community,” urbanized. There’s for the next 100 ment. There’s a lot ment in branding and marketing he said. “Collaboration is critical. very little land left more community strategies to promote Davis County Economic development starts at the to be developed.” years.” partners to work as a destination spot. city level. The city is the engine and As director, with. My depart- “We want to show who Davis the county is the gas.” Andersen said his — Kent Andersen ment can act as a County is from a tourism standpoint “I look forward to working with goal is to main- support leader for and figure out how to bring it into the community,” said Merrill. “It’s tain the quality of life everyone enjoys all 15 cities in Davis County.” one brand,” said Merrill. “We have fun to meet people and get to know in Davis County. “How it’s developed Tourism, Economic Development, so much here. Our big focus will be them.” in the next 15 years will shape what the Planning Department, Conference looking at marketing and promotion Although they have different the community is for the next 100 Center and Legacy Events Center are so we can come together and have a jobs, all three have a common goal – years. We want to meet the values all under Andersen. “It’s important cohesive message for the public. We improving the county. and goals of the county and hopefully for them to all be housed in one want to make Davis County a player “The staff is committed to looking improve not just the county but the department because of how well in the game.” for new and innovative ways to help communities.” they interact with each other,” said Merrill was named one of Utah grow and improve the quality of life Andersen comes to the position Andersen. “It makes sense to have it Business magazine’s 30 Women to in Davis County,” said Andersen. with a strong background. He gradu- all combined.” Watch in 2018 and has managed sev- “With big changes come big ated from Utah State University then As part of that, the Tourism eral award-winning media campaigns opportunities.” went to California and worked in & Events Office welcomed Jessica with Utah tourism organizations DAVIS CLIPPER NEWS Thursday, July 25, 2019 3 Davis District settles civil rights suit Crime Briefs Compiled by Becky Ginos FARMINGTON— been lodged with the $21,250 to be put into The Davis School District district by parents about a trust fund, according was known to be staying, 17-year-old juvenile male was has settled a civil rights the bus driver’s actions to federal court records. Police arrest authorities said. Layton Police booked at Farmington Bay. lawsuit involving a bus toward biracial children. U.S. District Court suspects in arrested four suspects without During the investigation, driver for $62,500. Feb. 4 the driver allegedly Judge Clark Waddoups armed robbery incident and a firearm was police linked Keller to a sec- The suit alleged the closed the bus door on authorized the plaintiff’s recovered. ond armed robbery incident driver assaulted and the student’s backpack attorneys to withhold LAYTON—The Layton Police Darrian Roby, 18, Vance that took place Nov. 27, 2018 bullied a biracial student when he was trying to get $41,250 for attorney’s fees arrested four suspects in an Williams, 18, and Kamdon at a Layton Chevron gas sta- when he shut the door off at West Point Junior and costs. However, the armed robbery that took place Keller, 18 were booked into tion. on the child’s backpack High. The complaint attorneys reduced their July 14 near 1400 North and the Davis County Jail for then continued to drive, alleged the driver did it fees by almost $5,850, 1800 West in Layton. Aggravated Robbery and a dragging him outside the on purpose because of court records stated. According to police, the bus for about 175 feet. “animus toward persons Officials said the robbery The lawsuit claimed of mixed race.” bus driver is no longer a took place THE DAVIS several complaints had The child will receive district employee. about 8:30 p.m. and CLIPPER involved the Clipper Publishing Co., Inc. distribution Several officers injured in Layton fire Circulation Dept. 801-295-2251 ext 119 or 120 of drugs, Volume 127 Number 48 LAYTON—A 3-alarm fire Monday Fire officials said one occupant where THC afternoon left seven police officers and who was injured from jumping off July 25, 2019 extract was THE DAVIS CLIPPER five occupants with minor injuries. a second-level balcony and another taken from (ISSN 1061-1223) is published once weekly, on Thursday, for $35 per year by Clipper According to authorities, the fire occupant were transported to a local an 18-year- Publishing Co., 1370 South 500 West, Btfl , UT 84010-8141. Periodicals Postage Paid at started just before 2:30 p.m. at Layton hospital. Three others were treated on Bountiful, UT and at additional mailing offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to old drug The Davis Clipper, Circulation Dept. P.O. Box No. 267, Bountiful, UT 84011-0267. Meadow Apartments, 540 W. 1425 scene for minor injuries and released. dealer by North in a ground level unit and spread All occupants were accounted for. physical quickly to the second floor. Seven Layton police officers force and Officials believe a cooking fire suffered smoke inhalation while helping the use of caused the blaze and crews were able evacuate the building. Their injuries firearms. to confine the flames to 24 units in were minor and they are all recovering, July 16, building 586. They estimated about 23 officials said. a search war- occupants were displaced. Firefighters worked late into the rant was served with the assis- The extreme heat and building afternoon to clear the flames. 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