A look at preliminary primary election results at vote.utah.gov and utahcounty.gov reveals a lot of lopsided margins, but also a pair of races that may be too close to call for a week or two. Here’s a quick look at the races I mentioned a few days ago in my idiosyncratic little election guide. Continue reading
Tag: Jim Phelps
I’m no longer a registered Republican, so the only races on my 2018 primary ballot are for Alpine School Board and the Utah State School Board. We’ll begin with those, then move on to several Republican primary races
(Please note that we’re firmly in the realm of opinion and commentary here. If you’re looking for information without opinion, this post is not for you.)
I’m penciled in as the moderator of another school board debate before the general election, so I won’t tell you how I plan to vote. Also, I don’t know yet. But I will offer some thoughts on each candidate, based mostly on the debate I moderated on May 9 (audio here). My notes may guide you and me in different directions — not that you’ll ever know — and that’s fine with me.
I recommend that you listen to audio of the May 9 school board debate and visit candidate websites and social media accounts for further information. An earlier post here at afelection.info has links for local and state school board candidates.
- AF City Council Interviews: My Own Reflections
David Rodeback's reflections on American Fork City Council interviews -- trust, civic engagement, candidates with agendas, and more. - AF City Council Interviews: Miscellaneous Concerns, What They’re Proud Of, and Favorite Restaurants
In my one-on-one interviews I asked members of the American Fork City Council what concerns they hear from residents. Interviews take different directions, but I also asked most of them, “If your term ended tomorrow, what have you done or accomplished of which you’re proudest?” In some cases, they disclaimed any personal credit and described […] - AF City Council Interviews: Good Candidates and the Workload
Members of the American Fork City Council discuss the workload of council members and what they look for in candidates for city council. - AF City Council Interviews: Growth and Its Challenges (Including Development)
What members of the American Fork City Council said about the challenges of growth, how the City works with developers, and promoting civic engagement in new neighborhoods. - AF City Council Interviews: City Finances and Inflation
Members of the American Fork City Council respond to questions about City finances and grappling with inflation.
David, thank you for another stellar round of posts. I really appreciate and enjoy your reporting and insights. Looking forward…
I like Mike! A good man, doing good things and if it ain’t boke, don’t change the Sheriff. He has…
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Thank you for posting the audio in easy, well-organized formats for me to catch up on and educate myself about…
You're welcome! Thanks for your kind words and for adding your own view.