Tony Pitman has been thinking a lot lately about what makes a good public servant. He feels an elected position is for an elected official to be willing to listen to those they serve and to be available to do things and talk with the public. So in the end, we should elect those people who are not only willing to listen to us as residents, but also will actually BE like the majority of the residents that they serve. This is the principal on which our great nation was founded. It is representative government at is best. “I am a very conservative person. I am in favor of smaller government. I don't like to spend money, especially other people's money. One of the functions that government is made for, however, is providing basic infrastructure like roads. We need to find ways to pay for these repairs. We are currently working on some very exciting plans to bring more sales tax revenue into the City. Over time, this will be the real answer to keeping our roads in good repair. Road repair is just one of the few things that need to address. I’m willing to work hard to find the answers that fit our city the best.”
Jerold Burns feels grateful to have served as a Pleasant View City Council member for the past four years and seeks the opportunity to do so for one more term. Four years ago, his hope was to improve the City’s parks and pathways and to maintain an effective and efficient city government while planning for future community growth. During this time, the following projects in these areas have been completed: East end walking path (The East End Walking Path is scheduled for completion in spring of 2016); a new playground at City Park and 2 at Shady Lane Park; new Pickleball courts at City Park; increased grass play area and completed parking at Shady Lane. There is new trail access to the Bonneville Shoreline trail; and approved funding and design toward completion of west end walking path. “It has been a privilege to be involved with these projects. However, there are still some areas that have been initiated which I would like to continue.” For instance: the Skyline Drive complication needs attention, in order to reduce truck traffic problems; water resources have been increased with one new well. However, additional resources are still critically needed. Road maintenance and repairs require higher priorities to keep up with wear and deterioration. And, there needs to be continued conservative use of budget recourses and efficient management practices to maintain a high quality life in Pleasant View.
“It has been a tremendous opportunity to serve the citizens of Pleasant View and I am seeking to privilege to do so again.”
Boyd Hansen, Michael Humphreys and Sara Urry had not responded by deadline.
