Alder committed to protecting lands
I am excited for next Tuesday's elections. As Washington County residents we will head to the polls and cast our votes for the next leader of our nation. But just as important, we will head to the polls and choose the next leader of our county.
I am voting for Lin Alder for Washington County Commission because of his commitment to protect the public's right to use public lands, because of his commitment to develop solar and wind power energy as a way of diversifying and vitalizing our economy, and preventing dirty coal-fired power plants from polluting the air we breath.
I am voting for Alder because of his commitment to creating affordable, reliable and practical water supplies, and his belief that if we spend millions of dollars on an unreliable pipeline that the people paying for it should get a vote.
I am voting for Alder because of his past work and future plans to insure a Dixie with smart planning and development. Next Tuesday, vote for the man working for the people of Washington County. Vote for Lin Alder.
Sara Dykman
Candidate offers fresh perspective
First as an outsider, then a "snowbird," now a full-time resident, I have come to love Southern Utah and the diversity of people I meet here. Now, as one happily transplanted from "up north," I hope to share an opinion with your readers.
I've been greatly impressed during this political season to find someone of enormous integrity, commitment and intelligence willing to seek office as a Washington County commissioner. As we all know, a commissioner is no easy job. I refer, of course, to Mr. Lin Alder, homegrown, who is passionate about the land - its history, its people, its promise.
Washington County, now more than ever, stands in need of energetic leadership. These are not the times and this is not the election to be afraid of fresh ideas and solutions. Lin Alder impresses me as someone who would provide wise decision-making. Specifically, I mention his education in natural resources, his world exposure as a photographer, his unflagging commitment to the area - even unto bicycling the route of the Lake Powell pipeline in recent days.
I find him well-equipped for a job too big to trust those whose actions may impose heavy tax burdens on a county already challenged with a burgeoning population.
Ivy Ruckman
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Lots of supportive editorial coverage
in the Oct. 28th Spectrum...
Don't let area become So. Calif.
I have just read an article about the Washington County Commission race. Lin's opposition has described how we should view Lin Alder. They have told us that, in part, because Lin has worked aggressively on the downwinder issues of Divine Strake and the Toquop power plant, we should question his loyalties. Further that because Lin has worked actively to promote implementation of the Vision Dixie goals through the local community organization Citizens for Dixie's Future, he is an "extreme environmentalist."
Lin Alder's opponent says the cost/benefit of the billion dollar Lake Powell pipeline is not an issue in the commission race. Four dollar a gallon gasoline is described by Lin's opponent as the more important issue in the race. I question whether the lobbying of our county commissioner can impact the price of oil. However, we do face many local issues where our county commissioner will have an impact on the future of our area.
As one who does not want the future of Washington County to look like Southern California and Southern Nevada, Lin Alder represents the future I want to see.
Dennis Kay
Alder supports a rational growth plan
I was just getting over the drop in the market value of my home and the evaporation of what used to be my retirement fund when I read Ron Thompson's plan for me - and you - to take on a couple of billion dollars in debt for a new water pipeline (Oct. 11 Spectrum).
His "cost-effective" claim is that costs will be borne by new residents through impact fees. That should be easy. Invite another 400,000 people to move in. The trouble is, the economy puts a damper on those plans, and who wants that many more people anyway when no one in charge of this county has a sustainable growth plan and resists defining one, with the exception of Lin Alder, the subject of Thompson's misdirected ire.
But not to worry. We're all signed on to legislation guaranteeing repayment "through a balance of impact fees, property taxes and fees." The last two revenue sources, which Thompson ignores, give me pause. So I'll be voting for Lin Alder, a champion of clean, renewable energy for Dixie and a rational approach to the problem of water in the desert.
Gene Gerstner
Local issues too important to vote straight party ticket
When I returned to Southern Utah a few years ago, I discovered an associate had been elected to a county office. When I congratulated him, he confessed his election had been a snap. Once he convinced "party leaders," the battle was won.
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I could never understand how people could simply vote a straight party ticket, for either side, and then think they had performed their civic duty.
If you attend local party conventions, you know that nominees are often selected in a rather undemocratic fashion by a few party insiders and a sprinkling of the party faithful. Often, they are not the nominees you would have picked.
When you vote a straight ticket you are putting great faith in a few party insiders you probably don't even know. And when one party totally dominates a particular area, you are letting a few individuals determine the election.
This year we owe it to ourselves to become familiar with the candidates and issues, especially in county and state races. One race in particular will directly affect our future - the race for Washington County commissioner.
From all accounts, incumbent Alan Gardner is a decent and sincere man. Still, some are asking whether he recognizes that county residents' priorities have changed during his 12-year tenure. Does he still lean towards "quantity" rather than "quality" on issues concerning the county's future?
Gardner says he favors preserving the area's scenic beauty and quality of life. He wishes Washington Fields had been preserved as a green area. But do his actions for the past 12 years speak more loudly than his words and wishes today? Last year he supported the proposed coal-fired Toquop power plant until public opposition became too obvious to ignore. Located just upwind of Washington County, the plant would supply power to Nevada and California.
Gardner supports the sale of public lands in Washington County to allow more private development. He also supports the billion dollar (plus interest) pipeline from Lake Powell to the Sand Hollow Reservoir. Without it, most experts agree Washington County could "only" double or even triple its current population. With the pipeline, the county would have to grow much larger in order to pay for the costliest public project in Utah's history.
To Gardner's credit, he protected pictographs and some scenic views when he sold his family land for The Ledges development. In the end, however, there were Ledges houses visible from the floor of once-pristine Snow Canyon.
Gardner's opponent, Lin Alder, has been executive director of Citizens for Dixie's Future and a leader in the Vision Dixie process. Alder wants a community vote on the pipeline, rather than giving authority for such a major decision to the non-elected Washington County Water Conservancy District. Alder also wants to diversify the local economy, gradually weaning it from dependence on rapid population growth.
If you are happy with the direction the incumbent commissioners are taking us, vote for Alan Gardner. If you think the commission needs a fresh voice, vote for Lin Alder.
Art Porter is a Washington City resident and a member of The Spectrum & Daily News Writers Group.
Don't let area become So. Calif.
I have just read an article about the Washington County Commission race. Lin's opposition has described how we should view Lin Alder. They have told us that, in part, because Lin has worked aggressively on the downwinder issues of Divine Strake and the Toquop power plant, we should question his loyalties. Further that because Lin has worked actively to promote implementation of the Vision Dixie goals through the local community organization Citizens for Dixie's Future, he is an "extreme environmentalist."
Lin Alder's opponent says the cost/benefit of the billion dollar Lake Powell pipeline is not an issue in the commission race. Four dollar a gallon gasoline is described by Lin's opponent as the more important issue in the race. I question whether the lobbying of our county commissioner can impact the price of oil. However, we do face many local issues where our county commissioner will have an impact on the future of our area.
As one who does not want the future of Washington County to look like Southern California and Southern Nevada, Lin Alder represents the future I want to see.
Dennis Kay
Alder supports a rational growth plan
I was just getting over the drop in the market value of my home and the evaporation of what used to be my retirement fund when I read Ron Thompson's plan for me - and you - to take on a couple of billion dollars in debt for a new water pipeline (Oct. 11 Spectrum).
His "cost-effective" claim is that costs will be borne by new residents through impact fees. That should be easy. Invite another 400,000 people to move in. The trouble is, the economy puts a damper on those plans, and who wants that many more people anyway when no one in charge of this county has a sustainable growth plan and resists defining one, with the exception of Lin Alder, the subject of Thompson's misdirected ire.
But not to worry. We're all signed on to legislation guaranteeing repayment "through a balance of impact fees, property taxes and fees." The last two revenue sources, which Thompson ignores, give me pause. So I'll be voting for Lin Alder, a champion of clean, renewable energy for Dixie and a rational approach to the problem of water in the desert.
Gene Gerstner
Local issues too important to vote straight party ticket
When I returned to Southern Utah a few years ago, I discovered an associate had been elected to a county office. When I congratulated him, he confessed his election had been a snap. Once he convinced "party leaders," the battle was won.
Advertisement
I could never understand how people could simply vote a straight party ticket, for either side, and then think they had performed their civic duty.
If you attend local party conventions, you know that nominees are often selected in a rather undemocratic fashion by a few party insiders and a sprinkling of the party faithful. Often, they are not the nominees you would have picked.
When you vote a straight ticket you are putting great faith in a few party insiders you probably don't even know. And when one party totally dominates a particular area, you are letting a few individuals determine the election.
This year we owe it to ourselves to become familiar with the candidates and issues, especially in county and state races. One race in particular will directly affect our future - the race for Washington County commissioner.
From all accounts, incumbent Alan Gardner is a decent and sincere man. Still, some are asking whether he recognizes that county residents' priorities have changed during his 12-year tenure. Does he still lean towards "quantity" rather than "quality" on issues concerning the county's future?
Gardner says he favors preserving the area's scenic beauty and quality of life. He wishes Washington Fields had been preserved as a green area. But do his actions for the past 12 years speak more loudly than his words and wishes today? Last year he supported the proposed coal-fired Toquop power plant until public opposition became too obvious to ignore. Located just upwind of Washington County, the plant would supply power to Nevada and California.
Gardner supports the sale of public lands in Washington County to allow more private development. He also supports the billion dollar (plus interest) pipeline from Lake Powell to the Sand Hollow Reservoir. Without it, most experts agree Washington County could "only" double or even triple its current population. With the pipeline, the county would have to grow much larger in order to pay for the costliest public project in Utah's history.
To Gardner's credit, he protected pictographs and some scenic views when he sold his family land for The Ledges development. In the end, however, there were Ledges houses visible from the floor of once-pristine Snow Canyon.
Gardner's opponent, Lin Alder, has been executive director of Citizens for Dixie's Future and a leader in the Vision Dixie process. Alder wants a community vote on the pipeline, rather than giving authority for such a major decision to the non-elected Washington County Water Conservancy District. Alder also wants to diversify the local economy, gradually weaning it from dependence on rapid population growth.
If you are happy with the direction the incumbent commissioners are taking us, vote for Alan Gardner. If you think the commission needs a fresh voice, vote for Lin Alder.
Art Porter is a Washington City resident and a member of The Spectrum & Daily News Writers Group.
Candidates' debate now available online
The Spectrum website now has a videotaped version of the October 28th debates between Brooks Pace & Steve Urquhart and Lin Alder & Alan Gardner.
Here's the link...
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881007009
Here's the link...
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881007009
Monday, October 27, 2008
Great new Pipeline Trek coverage
Adventure photographer/videographer Blake Gordon has teamed up with Patagonia, the outdoor gear manufacturer, to post outstanding coverage of the Lake Powell Pipeline Trek. This includes links to the 9 minute trek video, 30 previously unseen photographs and Blake's perspective on how the Trek fits into the bigger picture of the Southwest's drive towards an unsustainable future and our local attempt to choose a different path.
Will state taxpayers pay $2 - $9 billion for Pipeline?
Representative Steve Urquhart responded in Saturday's SL Trib to the charge that he's lying about Lake Powell Pipeline financing (see below). He's now claiming that state taxpayers will pay interest on at least $1 billion in loans on the project. With an expected 50 year payback, that adds up to $2 billion or more.
It's good that Steve has made this statement publically. It is the same claim that my opponent Alan Gardner has recently made. Now all fiscal conservatives in Utah, like me, who oppose the endless expansion of government bureaucracy through unaffordable, unnecessary pork barrel projects have a reason to convince their friends in Washington County to vote for Brooks Pace (Urquhart's opponent) and Lin Alder.
I disagree with Steve's interpretation of the State's pipeline financing plan as described in Senate Bill 27 authorizing the Pipeline (in 2006). The law clearly states that the State Board of Water Resources "shall establish prices for the developed water sold to the districts and electricity sufficient to: recover the reimbursable preconstruction costs, construction costs, and INTEREST on those cost" (emphasis added). This makes it clear that the state has the authority to charge whatever it considers reasonable for water and electricity to cover interest costs when the time comes.
Here's the catch: Urquhart can claim today that the State will cover $2 billion of interest costs when the project would start delivering water sometime between 2015 and 2020. But according to S.B 27, the State is under no obligation to do so.
The truth is that Pipeline construction costs will likely at least double, if not triple, by the time the project is completed. So the State will likely face $4 to $9 billion of interest and refuse to "eat it" (Urquhart's term). Steve can then say "Sorry, Washington County taxpayers. It was my understanding in 2008 that the State would cover the interest."
S.B. 27 says that the State will determine water and power rates when water starts flowing. What condition will the State budget be in if/when that happens 7 to 12 years from now? If the economy is weak, the State will have $2 to $9 billion of interest payments that must be paid, no matter what. The State will do its best to extract the most from Washington County taxpayers, but the rest must come from Utah's other taxpayers. This would cut into hard-fought education and transportation budgets.
Now that Urquhart has let the cat out of the bag, how likely is it that the majority of State legislators will go along with this new burden on the state's future budget? Again, I don't believe that Urquhart is interpreting the law correctly, but now that he says all Utah taxpayers will pay a large portion of southwest Utah's Pipeline project, how will northern, central and eastern Utah legislators respond?
This is one more reason why Washington County and Utah water officials need to get very serious about studying three Pipeline alternatives: surface water (Virgin & Santa Clara rivers), groundwater (Navajo aquifer) and water conservation. I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I'd put $1,000 on the Pipeline not being built, due to either funding problems, political issues with downstream users or concerns about Lake Powell being too unreliable.
Regardless of the reason, if the Pipeline is not built, Washington County sure better have a solid plan B, C and D to pursue in its place. Since 1991, Utah water officials have been so single-mindedly pursued the Pipeline as southern Utah's sole future water source that we're dangerously far behind with a back up plan if/when the Pipeline gets the official thumbs down.
In case you need extra encouragement to vote for me (or convince your friends to do so), here is my promise. As Washington County Commissioner, I'll make sure the Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) objectively studies surface water, groundwater and conservation with equal vigor to studies of the Pipeline. When this EIS is finished in 2012 (hopefully), I'll make sure citizens are informed about all realistic water options. I'll then support an initative or referendum so citizens can select the water option they prefer for Washington County's future.
--Lin Alder
Here's Steve Urquhart's response fron the Trib...
State taxpayers big contributors to Lake Powell pipeline
Stephen Urquhart
Article Last Updated: 10/25/2008 12:05:52 PM MDT
A Tribune op-ed by Bruce Wilson under the title: "Urquhart joins Powell Pipeline Liar's Club" states I enter the liar's club when I say, "The state will pay for a big chunk of this [Lake Powell] pipeline."
The bill at issue is SB 27 - Lake Powell Pipeline Financing (2006). Section 201 specifies that the Legislature will fund the project - to be paid back by the districts using the water.
However, Section 401 of the bill reads, "The state shall pay the nonreimbursable project costs allocated to recreation and fish and wildlife." That provision, of course, means that the state will pay some costs of the project.
Section 402 specifies that the Washington, Iron and Kane water conservancy districts (the "Districts") must pay back the state within 50 years of the date of the delivery of developed water. The key trigger date for the districts' financial commitment is not the project's completion date; rather, it is when developed water is actually taken by the districts.
I'll explain the financing with an analogy. Let's say Capital Finance covers construction costs for a new five-story building that Company X eventually will own. Company X will repay Capital Finance the actual construction cost for each floor, only when it occupies each floor.
If Company X grows to occupy all five floors within 50 years, and it pays cash for each floor as it occupies that floor, it won't pay any interest on the original construction costs. Capital Finance will cover those costs, thereby contributing significantly to the financing and overall cost of the building.
Likewise, if the districts pay cash for each block of water they take, at the time they actually take each block, the districts won't pay any interest. The state will cover the interest costs of the pipeline project. That, clearly, is "a big chunk."
Wilson and other project opponents tend to significantly exaggerate the financing costs of the project, then they happily trot out those costs as a reason that Washington County cannot afford the pipeline.
Let's hope that those project opponents, when it is pointed out that those same costs actually will be picked up by the state, won't try to say that those costs suddenly constitute something less than "a big chunk."
This is an important project to southern Utah and to the entire state of Utah. As such, local residents will pick up a good portion of the tab and the citizens of Utah also will help - just as we've done, and will do, with water projects and infrastructure items in other parts of the state.
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* STEPHEN URQUHART, a Republican, represents St. George in the Utah House.
It's good that Steve has made this statement publically. It is the same claim that my opponent Alan Gardner has recently made. Now all fiscal conservatives in Utah, like me, who oppose the endless expansion of government bureaucracy through unaffordable, unnecessary pork barrel projects have a reason to convince their friends in Washington County to vote for Brooks Pace (Urquhart's opponent) and Lin Alder.
I disagree with Steve's interpretation of the State's pipeline financing plan as described in Senate Bill 27 authorizing the Pipeline (in 2006). The law clearly states that the State Board of Water Resources "shall establish prices for the developed water sold to the districts and electricity sufficient to: recover the reimbursable preconstruction costs, construction costs, and INTEREST on those cost" (emphasis added). This makes it clear that the state has the authority to charge whatever it considers reasonable for water and electricity to cover interest costs when the time comes.
Here's the catch: Urquhart can claim today that the State will cover $2 billion of interest costs when the project would start delivering water sometime between 2015 and 2020. But according to S.B 27, the State is under no obligation to do so.
The truth is that Pipeline construction costs will likely at least double, if not triple, by the time the project is completed. So the State will likely face $4 to $9 billion of interest and refuse to "eat it" (Urquhart's term). Steve can then say "Sorry, Washington County taxpayers. It was my understanding in 2008 that the State would cover the interest."
S.B. 27 says that the State will determine water and power rates when water starts flowing. What condition will the State budget be in if/when that happens 7 to 12 years from now? If the economy is weak, the State will have $2 to $9 billion of interest payments that must be paid, no matter what. The State will do its best to extract the most from Washington County taxpayers, but the rest must come from Utah's other taxpayers. This would cut into hard-fought education and transportation budgets.
Now that Urquhart has let the cat out of the bag, how likely is it that the majority of State legislators will go along with this new burden on the state's future budget? Again, I don't believe that Urquhart is interpreting the law correctly, but now that he says all Utah taxpayers will pay a large portion of southwest Utah's Pipeline project, how will northern, central and eastern Utah legislators respond?
This is one more reason why Washington County and Utah water officials need to get very serious about studying three Pipeline alternatives: surface water (Virgin & Santa Clara rivers), groundwater (Navajo aquifer) and water conservation. I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I'd put $1,000 on the Pipeline not being built, due to either funding problems, political issues with downstream users or concerns about Lake Powell being too unreliable.
Regardless of the reason, if the Pipeline is not built, Washington County sure better have a solid plan B, C and D to pursue in its place. Since 1991, Utah water officials have been so single-mindedly pursued the Pipeline as southern Utah's sole future water source that we're dangerously far behind with a back up plan if/when the Pipeline gets the official thumbs down.
In case you need extra encouragement to vote for me (or convince your friends to do so), here is my promise. As Washington County Commissioner, I'll make sure the Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) objectively studies surface water, groundwater and conservation with equal vigor to studies of the Pipeline. When this EIS is finished in 2012 (hopefully), I'll make sure citizens are informed about all realistic water options. I'll then support an initative or referendum so citizens can select the water option they prefer for Washington County's future.
--Lin Alder
Here's Steve Urquhart's response fron the Trib...
State taxpayers big contributors to Lake Powell pipeline
Stephen Urquhart
Article Last Updated: 10/25/2008 12:05:52 PM MDT
A Tribune op-ed by Bruce Wilson under the title: "Urquhart joins Powell Pipeline Liar's Club" states I enter the liar's club when I say, "The state will pay for a big chunk of this [Lake Powell] pipeline."
The bill at issue is SB 27 - Lake Powell Pipeline Financing (2006). Section 201 specifies that the Legislature will fund the project - to be paid back by the districts using the water.
However, Section 401 of the bill reads, "The state shall pay the nonreimbursable project costs allocated to recreation and fish and wildlife." That provision, of course, means that the state will pay some costs of the project.
Section 402 specifies that the Washington, Iron and Kane water conservancy districts (the "Districts") must pay back the state within 50 years of the date of the delivery of developed water. The key trigger date for the districts' financial commitment is not the project's completion date; rather, it is when developed water is actually taken by the districts.
I'll explain the financing with an analogy. Let's say Capital Finance covers construction costs for a new five-story building that Company X eventually will own. Company X will repay Capital Finance the actual construction cost for each floor, only when it occupies each floor.
If Company X grows to occupy all five floors within 50 years, and it pays cash for each floor as it occupies that floor, it won't pay any interest on the original construction costs. Capital Finance will cover those costs, thereby contributing significantly to the financing and overall cost of the building.
Likewise, if the districts pay cash for each block of water they take, at the time they actually take each block, the districts won't pay any interest. The state will cover the interest costs of the pipeline project. That, clearly, is "a big chunk."
Wilson and other project opponents tend to significantly exaggerate the financing costs of the project, then they happily trot out those costs as a reason that Washington County cannot afford the pipeline.
Let's hope that those project opponents, when it is pointed out that those same costs actually will be picked up by the state, won't try to say that those costs suddenly constitute something less than "a big chunk."
This is an important project to southern Utah and to the entire state of Utah. As such, local residents will pick up a good portion of the tab and the citizens of Utah also will help - just as we've done, and will do, with water projects and infrastructure items in other parts of the state.
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* STEPHEN URQUHART, a Republican, represents St. George in the Utah House.
Republicans voting for Alder
Our campaign has heard from thousands of people who usually vote Republican that they're voting for Lin because he supports a vote on the Lake Powell Pipeline, because he's young and full of energy to accomplish his new ideas, because he's not an incumbent or some other reason. Many of these people also say they're voting for Brooks Pace because he shares Lin's views on the Pipeline and Jim Matheson because he's proven that he cares about southern Utah.
We're grateful for these stories and now the Spectrum has confirmed that these Republican voters are actually doing what they say. Here's the story: http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881022002
We're grateful for these stories and now the Spectrum has confirmed that these Republican voters are actually doing what they say. Here's the story: http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881022002
Debates in the news
With 8 days to go, the local Spectrum newspaper has zeroed in on the unusual kind of campaign we're putting on. Not only are we debating our opponent (unusual for southern Utah campaigns), we're doing it a total of 18 times! Two Spectrum stories on Oct. 25th and Oct 23rd are pasted below.
This week's debate schedule is below. Please either attend or convince your undecided friends to show up! Thanks. :-)
Monday 10/27, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, 8 p.m., Dixie State College Dunford Auditorium, The Spectrum and Utah Public Radio (live statewide broadcast on KUSU FM 90.7) Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart will debate at 7 p.m.
Wednesday 10/29, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Noon, Dixie State College Gardner Center, St. George Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 10/29, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart, 7 p.m., Red Mountain Elementary, 263 E 200 S, Ivins
Thursday 10/30, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Brooks Pace, Steve Urquhart, Brad Last and Lyman Whitaker, 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary, 3435 Canyon Crest Ave., Washington
Debates still to come
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810250335
BY PATRICE ST. GERMAIN • patrices@thespectrum.com • October 25, 2008
ST. GEORGE - Washington County Commissioner Alan Gardner-R. said this year's county commission race has been hectic but he has got the chance to meet a lot of people and get a lot of good input.
"Lin (Alder-D.) has been running hard and put forth a good campaign," Gardner said. "But it has been hectic with sometimes three different events on one day."
Alder said in the last three months, he has been busy almost every night and has talked to abut 7,000 people directly during that time period.
"It's been a different kind of election than Washington County has ever seen," Alder said.
Gardner, who is running for this third term as county commissioner on the Republican ticket said people have told him this has been the busiest county commission race.
Four years ago, Gardner ran unopposed and eight years ago, ran against Seth Stinson, but even that election didn't generate the number of public debates Alder and Gardner have been engaged in.
In addition to the 18 debates, both candidates have made appearances around the county. Alder said he has done about 40 meet-the-candidate nights and Gardner said he had about 30 appearances.
Although the schedules have been challenging at times, both candidates feel it has been a good race and speak highly of their opponent.
Today at l p.m. Gardner and Alder will debate at the SunRiver Community Center. Also scheduled to debate are Brooks Pace-D and Rep. Steve Urquhart-R. who are running for the Utah State Senate in District 29.
On Sunday, Grace Episcopal Church will host Alder during its fall service, "The Spiritual Side of Nature," which addresses personal stewardship and the environment. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at 1072 E. 900 South, St. George.
On Monday, The Spectrum & Daily News and Utah Public Radio from Utah State University will host a radio show, "Meet the Candidates." The statewide live broadcast is at 7 p.m. with Pace and Urquhart and at 8 p.m. with Alder and Gardner. Both forums are in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Building on the DSC campus.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m. the four candidates will debate at Red Mountain Elementary School, 263 E. 200 South, Ivins. They will be joined by Terence W. "Terry" Moore-D. and Rep. David Clark-R. running for the Utah House of Representatives from District 74
A "Meet the Candidates" noon forum on Oct. 30 at Dixie State College will host Alder and Gardner at the Dunford Auditorium in the Browning Center.
That day at 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary School, 3435 Canyon Crest Avenue, Washington City, will host a debate with Alder, Gardner, Pace and Urquhart, who will be joined by Lyman Whitaker and Brad Last, candidates for state representative for the eastern part of the county.
All events are free and open to the public.
Candidates share views in public debates
www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810230337
October 23, 2008
For The Spectrum Daily News
ST. GEORGE - As the Nov. 4 election nears, Washington County residents are invited to participate in local debates among the candidates. This is a new experience for many voters and the first year they have been available at so many locations.
Speakers include Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart, running for state senator, and Lin Alder and Alan Gardner, running for Washington County Commissioner.
Today at noon in the IHC Auditorium of Coral Desert Rehabilitation, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, the candidates, along with Rep. David Clark and his opponent Terry Moore, will answer questions in an hour-long forum.
At 7 p.m. today, the Citizens Committee on Illegal Immigration will host a debate between Alder and Gardner, and Pace and Urquhart at the Washington County Chambers, 197 E. Tabernacle St.
Saturday at l p.m. the same four will debate at the Sun River Community Center.
On Sunday, Grace Episcopal Church will host Alder and Gardner during its fall service, "The Spiritual Side of Nature," which addresses personal stewardship and the environment. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at 1072 E. 900 South, St. George.
On Monday, The Spectrum & Daily News and Utah Public Radio from Utah State University will host a radio show, "Meet the Candidates." The statewide live broadcast is at 7 p.m. with Pace and Urquhart and at 8 p.m. with Alder and Gardner. Both forums are in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Building on the DSC campus.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m. the four candidates will debate at Red Mountain Elementary School, 263 E. 200 South, Ivins. They will be joined by Moore and Clark.
A "Meet the Candidates" noon forum on Oct. 30 at Dixie State College will host Alder and Gardner at the Dunford Auditorium in the Browning Center.
That day at 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary School, 3435 Canyon Crest Avenue, Washington City, will host a debate with Alder, Gardner, Pace and Urquhart, who will be joined by Lyman Whitaker and Brad Last, candidates for state representative for the eastern part of the county.
All events are free and open to the public.
This week's debate schedule is below. Please either attend or convince your undecided friends to show up! Thanks. :-)
Monday 10/27, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, 8 p.m., Dixie State College Dunford Auditorium, The Spectrum and Utah Public Radio (live statewide broadcast on KUSU FM 90.7) Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart will debate at 7 p.m.
Wednesday 10/29, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Noon, Dixie State College Gardner Center, St. George Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 10/29, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart, 7 p.m., Red Mountain Elementary, 263 E 200 S, Ivins
Thursday 10/30, Debate w/ Alan Gardner, Brooks Pace, Steve Urquhart, Brad Last and Lyman Whitaker, 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary, 3435 Canyon Crest Ave., Washington
Debates still to come
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810250335
BY PATRICE ST. GERMAIN • patrices@thespectrum.com • October 25, 2008
ST. GEORGE - Washington County Commissioner Alan Gardner-R. said this year's county commission race has been hectic but he has got the chance to meet a lot of people and get a lot of good input.
"Lin (Alder-D.) has been running hard and put forth a good campaign," Gardner said. "But it has been hectic with sometimes three different events on one day."
Alder said in the last three months, he has been busy almost every night and has talked to abut 7,000 people directly during that time period.
"It's been a different kind of election than Washington County has ever seen," Alder said.
Gardner, who is running for this third term as county commissioner on the Republican ticket said people have told him this has been the busiest county commission race.
Four years ago, Gardner ran unopposed and eight years ago, ran against Seth Stinson, but even that election didn't generate the number of public debates Alder and Gardner have been engaged in.
In addition to the 18 debates, both candidates have made appearances around the county. Alder said he has done about 40 meet-the-candidate nights and Gardner said he had about 30 appearances.
Although the schedules have been challenging at times, both candidates feel it has been a good race and speak highly of their opponent.
Today at l p.m. Gardner and Alder will debate at the SunRiver Community Center. Also scheduled to debate are Brooks Pace-D and Rep. Steve Urquhart-R. who are running for the Utah State Senate in District 29.
On Sunday, Grace Episcopal Church will host Alder during its fall service, "The Spiritual Side of Nature," which addresses personal stewardship and the environment. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at 1072 E. 900 South, St. George.
On Monday, The Spectrum & Daily News and Utah Public Radio from Utah State University will host a radio show, "Meet the Candidates." The statewide live broadcast is at 7 p.m. with Pace and Urquhart and at 8 p.m. with Alder and Gardner. Both forums are in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Building on the DSC campus.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m. the four candidates will debate at Red Mountain Elementary School, 263 E. 200 South, Ivins. They will be joined by Terence W. "Terry" Moore-D. and Rep. David Clark-R. running for the Utah House of Representatives from District 74
A "Meet the Candidates" noon forum on Oct. 30 at Dixie State College will host Alder and Gardner at the Dunford Auditorium in the Browning Center.
That day at 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary School, 3435 Canyon Crest Avenue, Washington City, will host a debate with Alder, Gardner, Pace and Urquhart, who will be joined by Lyman Whitaker and Brad Last, candidates for state representative for the eastern part of the county.
All events are free and open to the public.
Candidates share views in public debates
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October 23, 2008
For The Spectrum Daily News
ST. GEORGE - As the Nov. 4 election nears, Washington County residents are invited to participate in local debates among the candidates. This is a new experience for many voters and the first year they have been available at so many locations.
Speakers include Brooks Pace and Steve Urquhart, running for state senator, and Lin Alder and Alan Gardner, running for Washington County Commissioner.
Today at noon in the IHC Auditorium of Coral Desert Rehabilitation, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, the candidates, along with Rep. David Clark and his opponent Terry Moore, will answer questions in an hour-long forum.
At 7 p.m. today, the Citizens Committee on Illegal Immigration will host a debate between Alder and Gardner, and Pace and Urquhart at the Washington County Chambers, 197 E. Tabernacle St.
Saturday at l p.m. the same four will debate at the Sun River Community Center.
On Sunday, Grace Episcopal Church will host Alder and Gardner during its fall service, "The Spiritual Side of Nature," which addresses personal stewardship and the environment. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. at 1072 E. 900 South, St. George.
On Monday, The Spectrum & Daily News and Utah Public Radio from Utah State University will host a radio show, "Meet the Candidates." The statewide live broadcast is at 7 p.m. with Pace and Urquhart and at 8 p.m. with Alder and Gardner. Both forums are in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Building on the DSC campus.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m. the four candidates will debate at Red Mountain Elementary School, 263 E. 200 South, Ivins. They will be joined by Moore and Clark.
A "Meet the Candidates" noon forum on Oct. 30 at Dixie State College will host Alder and Gardner at the Dunford Auditorium in the Browning Center.
That day at 7 p.m., Coral Canyon Elementary School, 3435 Canyon Crest Avenue, Washington City, will host a debate with Alder, Gardner, Pace and Urquhart, who will be joined by Lyman Whitaker and Brad Last, candidates for state representative for the eastern part of the county.
All events are free and open to the public.
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