Orem Mayor Jerry Washburn

 

So very sad to hear this morning about the passing of Jerry Washburn - a man of many talents and abilities. Though he was a long time Orem Resident he owned and loved a "little bit of country" here in Lindon - Just over 23 acres just East of Geneva Road and west of WalMart.

I like what his son Chris had to say about his father in today’s Provo Daily Herald, "Dad said if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right, and whatever you do, you should do it really well."
Read more:

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_fd46ec94-3f7c-5cf5-9d97-8237b44fedf9.html#ixzz1ZCSeKjez

Jeffery Washburn will surely be missed in many ways!

Visit to UTOPIA Offices

Tuesday, I went to West Valley City to Visit the UTOPIA Offices along with a dozen other city council candidates from other cities in the Northern Utah region (I was the only Lindon candidate present). The purpose of this visit was to learn about how UTOPIA has changed and is progressing with their new leadership team.

I will say that I went to the “Lunch and Learn” doubtful and even pessimistic that they would offer much more than a sales pitch. It was refreshing that Todd Marriott, their new Executive Director of three years, laid it all out on the table - the good, the bad and the ugly.

I’ve always said that UTOPIA’s business model needed to be changed and this NEW model comes across like that’s what Todd and his team are doing! They seemed VERY focused on making the UTOPIA infastructure work in a way that has other parts of the country standing up and taking notice.

The original UTOPIA model has left a bitter taste for many but I will say that this new model MUST be looked at as being seriously viable!

I for one will look HEAVILY at how it can work for my household needs and budget in compared to what I’m paying now for my “Triple Play”. As I discover more I’ll be sure to share it with you! I’ll be looking at it from every viewpoint, as a citizen, as a potential Council Member and whether this new model is on the right track.

More to come on this topic…….

On to the General Election!

It's been almost a week since the
Primary Elections

and there has been plenty of time for
reflection and planning.

Tuesday September 20th will be a busy day!

I will be attending a "Lunch and Learn" sponsored by the folks at UTOPIA. 
They are offering this to ALL candidates in city elections where UTOPIA does business.

 I feel it's important to understand
what they represent themselves as a business. 

This will help me in my ongoing research.

Tomorrow Night I'll Attend
Lindon City Council Meeting

There I will hear the final results of the Primary Elections as the City reports to the

Board of Canvassers as required by Law.

Additional items on the agenda
              I will learn more about will include:

Concept Review - Continued –
       Climate Controlled Storage Facility – 60 South Main Street.
Concept Review
      Commercial Agricultural Zone – Wadley Farms. 35 East 400 North
Review and Action
      Reduction of Accessory Apartment Park Impact Fee.
Review and Action
      Waiver of an Accessory Apartment Park Impact Fee.
Review and Action
      Request for Re-Appointment of Jeff Wilson to the Lindon City Board of Adjustments.
Public Hearing - Continued
     Lindon City General Plan – Comprehensive Review.


 – I really find it interesting that I am the ONLY current Candidate who has attended these meetings since filing to run for office in July.

 I feel it is necessary so that I can communicate with Lindon’s citizens what is currently happening in our city as I visit with them.

Results are In!

I squeeked out second place today in the Primary Elections
Here's the tally
1- Jeff Acerson        492
2- Randi Powell       369
3- Bruce Armstrong 368
4- Ed McGarr          350
5-Mike Marchbanks 319
6- Matt Bean            316
Eliminated
Jerald Hatch             294
Russell Stay              216
Bill Johanson               82

Election Day!

 

Well, after personally delivering 800 pieces of literature door to door over the course of many, many days the footwork for the Primary Elections is over and the VOTES are being cast!

Thanks to those who walked the Lindon Streets with me - Fabulous friend Valarie and Pleasant Grove Gov/Civ students Hayley, Ashley and Alisha!!! Thanks to all you gals for joining me as we experienced meeting new to us Lindonites and greeting familiar ones…it was a GREAT experience.

Thank you to my great husband and family members for their wonderful support. I love you so much!

Now we all gather tonight for the results at the Lindon City Center! The counting begins after the polls close at 8:00.……. More later J