Comments about ‘Election 2009: Curtis wins Provo mayor race; incumbents tossed in some other races’

You beat the machine in Utah County...
Now what are you gonna do???

Yeah!!! I am so happy about this win for John Curtis. We are in need of a change in Provo. I met John Curtis through my Husband 10 years ago. I was impressed then and when we hosted a neighborhood meeting with John I became even more impressed! I am excited for the changes! Way to go John!

Are a good indication of what residents think of the job done by city leaders in recent years. We want new blood.

Yes! I hope promises are kept about the west-side. It is time to oust some of the old timers who were partisan to their own agendas. Don't let me down folks.

John ran a clean campaign and worked really hard to get this. He has succeded in everything he's ever touched. Mayor will be no different. Congratulations JOHN CURTIS!

It is now time to clean house, starting at the top of each department.

Good luck to mayor-elect Curtis. You have a difficult challenge ahead cleaning up 12 years of mismanagement and millions of millions of dollars of wasteful spending. It is now time to start the clean up by starting at the top of several departments where the mismanagement, failed leadership and lack of vision of mirrored the current administration. Good leaders do not let themselves get bullied or coerced by bad leaders. Good leaders stand up for what is right and point out that which is wrong. They do the right thing. This is a void that must be filled in Provo because these types of leaders don't deserve the trust they have been given if they are so easy to sell out.

Congratulations Mr. Curtis. Now's your chance to "heal" a city. The difference between SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson & Mayor Becker should be your model. It was not the form of government, but personalities that created the discord. Transparency in government will allow a healthy tension between the two branches, and give the citizens a chance to scrutinize what their govt is doing. There's a reason each branch has its own staff on the state and national level, and the same reason stands for separate staffing at our city level. Neither branch should be a rubber stamp body for the other branch and each should have the opportunity to research and arrive at its own conclusion. And someone still has to do the work, whether its your staff or the council's staff. Good luck and best wishes for a new provo. Rely on transparency and the constitution and you'll be fine.

Those wounds he talks about were deliberately inflicted by Curtis and the those behind the campaigns of the three newly elected council members. They mislead, twisted, and smeared until the average voter didn't know what to believe. Most stayed home.

The dirty politics were shown to be effective. Will Provo ever have a clean race again?

The special interests, which helped the winners outspend their opponents more than 3 to 1 on average, can expect a handsome return on investment.

Hey John- good work last night in the race. Your cool demeanor shined in the last couple weeks especially with the silly things that were coming at you from the other side. The Daily Herald debate cinched it for me. Good work here.

A great day for property rights in Provo. So tired of rancor in my tree street neighborhood from some brothers and sisters who only vision goverment as "BIG BROTHER". Elated, excited and incredibly happy to think finally there could be a majority who want HEALING (Rick Healey), UNITY (John Curtis campaign slogan "safety, prosperity, unity) and a loyal american, military reserve officer, who happens to be a woman with an obvious latin last name. Go Laura Cabanilla you do represent the majority.

John, Congratulations, Great Job on winning the election. I look forward to your administration.

I thought people in Utah county were of higher morals and ethics. From the posts, this doesn't seem to be the case.

A contentious election which drew a mere 18% of the electorate? The winner got a little over half the votes meaning that about 10% of registered voters cast their ballots for him. Hardly a mandate. It sounds like most people in Provo just didn't care. Does that say something about the city of Provo or about people's attitude towards government in general?

The good ol boys win again. Curtis, backed by Curt Bramble, Valentine, Keith Grover...the list goes on and on. Can Provo not get over this. Oh, and to those "property rights" people. Say goodbye to what little is left of your home value. I would say we see a drop in home value 20+ thousand per home. I can't believe people want more rentals. It is already at 57%. Provo will be the next Ogden city.

As one law-abiding citizen who has suffered constant harrassment by Provo's government and its Machiavellian neighborhood council chairs for far too long now, I am thrilled at the change and hopeful that the city will become serious about democracy and upholding the Constitution of the United States. That constitution guarantees everyone the right to live in their home without spying and bullying from big government. May the new council and administration repeal some of the stifling and petty laws that discriminate against BYU students, renters, and landlords.

I voted for you, John, and I'm optimistic that we can move past the entrenched ideas and people of the past to a new path towards a better future for EVERYONE in Utah. I trust you when you say you are looking out for all areas and citizens of this city. In you I saw a candidate who truly seems like a uniter, a fresh perspective, and a listener with a considered opinion and vision. I'm looking forward to putting our time and money into things that matter and that will work rather than questionable and unneccesary projects and mandates. I believe in you and entrust you with our mutual dreams for our city. I have to add that I was impressed with your campaign worker in my area--Kameron. He worked tirelessly for you, as did many others who believed in you. Best of luck!

Good for the winner! TOUGH ON GANGS!!! That needs to be the focus EVERYWHERE!!! GET RID OF GANGS, PROMOTE YOUTH ACTIVITIES, DRUG PROBLEMS WITH YOUTH DISAPEAR FOR THE MOST PART!!! Time, and Things to do for ALL kids will promote a healthy future for ANY CITY! Low Taxes attract business and spending and shopping in business districts! All this equals one thing, MORE REVENUE!!! More revenue equals more money to spend on what you not only need, but what is wanted to attract MORE business, more GOOD residents, QUALITY PEOPLE which equals "GROWTH"!!! When will somebody other than this guy figure it out, it is very simple really, I PROMISE IT IS!!!

Nobody called this a mandate. People in provo only want to be perceived as having a higher ethics standpoint. It all sounds and looks like politics as usual so why do so much belly-aching. HORNBERGER!!!!

Exactly which departments heads need to be cleaned up? What corruption needs to be cleaned up? What’s wrong with Provo?