From Deseret News archives:
Election races narrowing in Provo
Dave Knecht withdrew his bid to rejoin the Provo City Council after a two-year absence, but not until he had posted the first YouTube video in the city's political history, a "Star Wars"-themed shot aimed at incumbent Steve Turley.
Turley is seeking re-election to a city-wide seat on the council. He still faces opposition from former Provo Fire Chief Coy Porter and BYU student Christopher Stowe.
The primary on Sept. 11 will eliminate one of the three remaining contenders. The general election is on Nov. 6.
Meanwhile, Robin Roberts bowed out of the District 3 contest. That leaves incumbent Midge Johnson facing Brian J. Smith and Melanie McCoard.
McCoard has attacked Johnson repeatedly on her blog, provoelections2007.blogspot.com, saying that Johnson hasn't lived up to campaign promises made in 2003, when Johnson beat McCoard 62 percent to 38 percent.
McCoard has said she isn't running to win she said her health prevents her from serving on the council. Instead, she is running to place a floodlight on Johnson's voting record.
McCoard said "dozens" have urged her to reconsider and say she will accept the seat. She is considering it, though she said "it would be an enormous sacrifice."
"I'm not being unpleasant," McCoard said. "She's being held accountable for her votes. I have made no personal comments. I have not speculated about her motives. People should read the blog, and if they agree with her record, they should vote for her. If they don't, they must vote for someone else."
On her blog, McCoard took a swing at Johnson's Aug. 7 vote against amending the general plan to designate 30 acres of agricultural land to residential. Johnson had voted for a similar amendment two years ago, and McCoard called Johnson's votes "contradictory."
Johnson defended the decision to change her mind. In 2005, she voted for designating the land as residential because it seemed like a simple change on the general plan map that reflected a future reality.
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