From Deseret News archives:
Growth is major issue in southern Utah elections
5 St. George council candidates address the city's progress
An Oct. 4 primary will trim that list by one, leaving four candidates to face each other in the November election.
"Smart planning is smart growth as it relates to neighborhoods, water, traffic, land use, education and the arts," said Gail Bunker, who wants to keep her appointed seat on the council.
"The City Council must continue to plan now and for the future to provide a positive, healthy, aesthetic and safe environment for citizens, new members of the community and tourists," she said. "I strongly support strong hillside ordinances, smart growth initiatives, downtown revitalization and community arts."
Bunker, executive director of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, was appointed to the council in April to serve out the term of Sharon Isom, who died earlier this year.
Suzanne B. Allen, a homemaker, is also seeking re-election to the council and said she relishes the chance to continue working on the numerous projects under way in St. George.
"Challenges arise with growth and progress, and we are addressing the issues with traffic, attainable housing for our children and those in the workforce, assuring the availability and sustainability of water sources and public safety," she said. "Our economy is healthy, and new businesses and industry are choosing to come here. The arts are flourishing and our quality of life is envied."
Newcomer Benjamin Scott Nickle, a 24-year-old student who also works with troubled youths, said residents would benefit if the council seats were divided into districts.
"I am committed to a city government that serves at the community level and that honors commitments that it makes," said Nickle, who currently serves on the Bloomington Community Council.
"The current City Council has ignored past commitments made with residents in my community," he said. "Residents want council members who are willing to be vocal, step up and defend them. Not ones that passively sit by and simply vote. Preservation of quality neighborhoods is vital to me. An active voice can make a big difference."
The issue of dividing St. George into districts has percolated for more than two years. Current council members have voiced opposition to the idea, as has Mayor Dan McArthur, and recently held nearly a dozen neighborhood meetings with area residents to discuss specific concerns.
Comments
- Alabama upsets Michigan 6:27 p.m.
- Transactions 6:25 p.m.
- Smith's crisp day leads 49ers 6:23 p.m.
- Pittman's 21 points lead Texas 6:21 p.m.
- Nets fire Lawrence Frank 6:17 p.m.
- Young rallies Titans again 6:16 p.m.
- Favre leads Vikings past Bears 6:14 p.m.
- Groh dismissed at Virginia 6:07 p.m.
- High school volleyball: All-region 5:45 p.m.
- High school girls soccer: All-region 5:40 p.m.
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
- BYU is champion of the state
- Cougars beat Utes in overtime
- Credit Coug defense for win
- Field goals, penalties doomed Utes
- Cougar defense rose to occasion
- Marriage definitions vary widely
- Banged up Jazz get best of Blazers
- Jones' joy for life remembered
- Hall comes up big when it counts
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
742 - Cougars beat Utes in overtime
468 - Thunder rolls by Jazz
136 - BYU is champion of the state
127 - Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
117 - Cave to be sealed with body inside
115 - Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin
113 - Rivalry Week is highly profane
90 - Hall's legacy measured today
79 - Y. focused on 10-win season
74
I wanted to tell them not to go. I dropped subtle hints. "My money is on...
When I was a kid, I worshipped my grandpa. He was undoubtedly my hero....
Don't mormons believe in the alternate Jesus anyway.
typical of those accussed of misbehaving
Just to let you all know, HIS name is Daniel and he is from Clinton...
What I don't understand is how people who oppose gay marriage are in any way...
Its clear Mr. Hall hates the Utes, but do you think he would be willing to...
This is the trouble with the BYU - Uof U rivialry. It has gotten completely...
Even though the Cavs were wearing white jerseys during the game against the...
I am a avid Utah fan but cheer for BYU every week they are not playing the U....
Excellent team play and guts! Congrats RSL!!!!
The reason there is no ethics reform is because the foxes are watching the...




You can be the first to comment on this story.