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October 2015
CITY NEWSLETTER
CIVIC EDITION
Cherie Wood, Mayor
801.464.6757
[email protected]
South Salt Lake
City Council Members
Mayor's Message
Ryan Gold, District 1
801.558.6293
[email protected]
South Salt Lake elections are around the
corner and it’s time to voice your opinions, your
concerns, and your vision for our city by voting.
Kevin Rapp, District 2
801.485.5817
[email protected]
Roy Turner, District 4
801.266.5703
[email protected]
Debbie Snow, At Large
801.870.7655
[email protected]
Mike Rutter, At Large
801.486.3031
[email protected]
This election will be vote-by-mail. Ballots will be in
mailboxes October 5th, and please remember to
have your ballot postmarked by November 2nd
or you can drop it off to any polling location in the
county.
Contrary to popular belief, your vote counts.
Sadly, fewer and fewer registered voters take the
time to vote. And on the municipal ballot, your
vote has an immediate impact on us all. Often
in non-presidential elections, low voter turnout is
the norm. But our city deserves better. Voting in
local elections is critical in forming and sustaining
an engaged prosperous city.
Sharla Beverly, District 3
801.803.4127
[email protected]
Irvin Jones, District 5
801.262.5566
[email protected]
opportunity to let your voice be heard and make a
difference in our great city.
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South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
Vote By Mail This Election
The 2015 South Salt Lake Municipal Election will be a Vote-by-Mail election.
General Election is November 3, 2015.
Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters on October 5, 2015. Postcards will be mailed to inactive voters requesting
updated information so a ballot can be mailed to them.
Ballots can be returned by mail in the postage-paid return envelope and must be postmarked no later than Monday November 2,
2015. Ballots may also be dropped off at City Hall (220 East Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor).
As an alternative to voting by mail, voters can cast ballots on Election Day at the City Hall polling location (220 East Morris Avenue,
#200) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Historic Scott School Arts
& Community Center
3238 South 540 East
Contact Officer Silva for more
information at 801.412.3650
Wednesday, October 22, 2015
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Regency Apartments
2255 South 200 East
Contact Officer McCullough for
more information at 801.412.3654
For information on when and where
the next Neighborhood Watch
meeting in your area is being held,
please call the Neighborhood
Watch Hotline at 801.412.3668.
Residents who have recently moved or are new South Salt Lake residents should ensure that their voter registration is updated
in order to be eligible to cast their ballots in this year’s election. Residents can register to vote or update voter information online
at vote.utah.gov.
Financial Fitness Class
Community Development Corporation of Utah is proud to offer a Financial Fitness class, a three-part
workshop designed to empower
individuals in gaining control over
their financial resources while meeting their financial planning goals.
The next series begins Wednesday,
October 14, at 5:00 p.m. Register by
calling 801.994.7222.
Cooperation
Definition: To
work together to
accomplish a goal
“If you want to make
peace with your enemy,
you have to work with
your enemy. Then he
becomes your partner.
-Nelson Mandela
Fall Clean-Up
Announcement
OPEN HOUSE
Citywide Clean-up Program:
Boxed, Bundled, and Bagged
Curbside collection will take
place the first two weeks of
November. Notices with specific
pickup information will be placed
on household garbage containers
two weeks prior to the collection
date. Properly prepared items
must be placed on the curb
by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled
collection day. To ensure easy
and safe pick up, residents are
advised not to park vehicles in
front of any piles of bulk items or
to obstruct access to any of the
items for curbside pickup.
All tree limbs must be cut or
broken down to a length of five
feet or smaller and weigh no
more than 75 pounds. Acceptable
items for pickup include yard
waste, appliances and furniture.
Prohibited items include
construction/demolition debris,
grass clippings, household
garbage, and hazardous
materials, including freon that is
found in some older refrigerator
and cooling appliance models.
Tuesday, October 6
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PARKS, OPEN SPACE, TRAILS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES
BOND ELECTION
& MASTER PLAN
Central Park Community Center
2797 South 200 East
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See plans for potential projects.
Hear how the funds can be spent.
Share your ideas and priorities.
Find out how to stay involved.
Beautiful Yard Award:
Laura & John Cowan
What a beautiful transformation! John and Laura
Cowan, who worked together to make their South Salt
Lake yard a personal paradise, are the recipients of a
Beautiful Yard Award.
Additional information may be
found at www.sslc.com on the
Public Works page.
South Salt Lake
Mobile Pantry
2015 Dates
Provided by the Utah Food Bank
at the Central Park Community
Center, distribution begins at 3:00
p.m.
Thursday, October 22
Thursday, November 19
Monday, December 21
Dates subject to change.
Deliveries may be cancelled in
cases of extreme weather.
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United Way Day Of Caring
A big thank you to all who helped out at the United
Way Day of Caring. Nearly 500 volunteers accomplished home repairs and yard work at four homes
in this year's South Salt Lake Community Connection Neighborhood. The volunteers also gave their
time to the Central Park Community Center, Fitts
Park, and Jordan Parkway. Thank you to BARD,
OC Tanner Company, American Express, the U of
U Medical Group, Love Communication, and Comcast Companies for providing volunteers at this
successful event!
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
COLTS
CORNER
Notice of Public Hearing
City of South Salt Lake, Utah
Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, 12 August 2015, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the city of South Salt Lake, Utah
(the “City”) adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”), providing for a special bond election to be held in the City on Tuesday, 3 November 2015, at the
same time as the municipal general election, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the question of the issuance of general
obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000 (the “Ballot Proposition”) for the purpose of acquiring, improving or extending parks, open
space, trails and recreational facilities and related facilities and calling a public hearing to allow the public to present arguments and testimony in
favor of and against the Ballot Proposition, pursuant to the Section 59-1-1605 of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.
After the City Council’s 12 August 2015 action, arguments in favor of and arguments in opposition to the ballot proposition were received by the City
Recorder from registered voters of the City.
Arguments in favor by Irvin Jones, South Salt Lake Resident.
In early 2015, the City of South Salt Lake with resident input created a
master plan for parks and open space in the City. As a result of this master
plan process a group of engaged citizens approached the City Council
seeking support for more parks, open space, and recreation facilities in
the City. In response, the City Council approved a ballot proposition for the
upcoming 3 November 2015 general election. Registered voters of South
Salt Lake will have an opportunity to approve a general obligation bond
supporting parks, open space, trails, and recreation facilities.
Parks and recreation facilities provide a place for exercise and education,
and attract people who increasingly value walkable high-quality neighborhoods.
The City of South Salt Lake is lagging far behind neighboring cities – and
indeed, even further behind national averages – in the amount of park
space. With limited land available to create new parks, open space, trails,
and recreation facilities, the proposed bond would create more open
space, and ensure that parks are created before development eliminates
these opportunities.
The citizen-initiated ballot proposition is a forward thinking investment in
our community, our neighbors, our youth, and our future. A “YES” vote to
Create and Protect Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation will:
• Improve resident access to parks, outdoor recreation, trails and open
spaces
• Revitalize and connect our neighborhoods
• Protect lands that might otherwise be slated for development
• Foster close-to-home recreation with proven health benefits
• Facilitate more health and education programs for youth and seniors
• Attract private investment and economic development
• Increase our quality of life and add beauty to our city
South Salt Lake City leverages limited dollars to provide a variety of parks
and facilities that support recreation and sports, after-school youth programs, senior and active-adult activities, and arts programming. Funds
from this bond will pay for more and better parks and facilities. The City
will rely on solid accountability measures:
• Money has the potential to be matched with grants from Salt Lake
County’s Zoo Arts and Parks bond
• Projects funded will be guided by the South Salt Lake City Parks,
Open Space, Trails, and Community Centers Master Plan, adopted
this year with citizen input
• A citizen committee will be established and tasked with making recommendations for how to spend the funds, and will be responsible for
an open application process and outreach meetings
• Revenues and expenditures are subject to an annual, independent
audit available for public review
A YES vote to Create and Protect Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation will revitalize our neighborhoods, spur economic development
and investment, support public health and well-being; support fitness
and recreation; enhance learning, the arts, and education; and make our
community more beautiful. The measure creates opportunities to receive
matching grants and donations, and will help us accomplish a number of
priorities in our adopted master plan.
Rebuttal to the Arguments in Favor, by Robert LeMone, South Salt
Lake resident.
South Salt Lake City will experience a multi-million dollar sales tax shortfall
in 2016, because of changes made in the state legislature.
If this bond passes you will experience one property tax increase for the
bond and another one next year for the sales tax shortfall.
How does being the highest taxed city in the state attract private investment? When we ask a business to move to our city what do you think
they will say?
The city says they are leveraging our tax dollars. In other words they are
obtaining loans based on the taxes we pay to increase city debt.
The bond proposed has not named any specific property they want to buy
with this borrowed money. They are asking you for 13 million dollars to go
shopping.
Salt Lake City realized the time was not right for this type of bond and
dropped it from their ballot.
Why does the pro statement of facts by the city not tell you how much the
bond is for and how much it will raise your property taxes? Those are pretty important facts to leave out. If this bond proposal has
had resident input how many of you are hearing about it for the first time
in this newsletter?
Has anyone in the city asked you how you feel about this bond and the
resulting tax increases?
A "NO" vote will help to ensure the financial future of our city.
Arguments in opposition, by Robert LeMone, South Salt Lake City
resident.
My wife and I have lived in South Salt Lake city for over 25 years and have
enjoyed the parks and amenities the city has offered. Since the great recession wages have remained at a stagnant state while many of our costs
keep rising. There is one bill that never stops rising and that's our yearly November 30th property tax bill.
The Utah Taxpayers Association has recently named South Salt Lake City
as the highest taxed city in the state. Our city is now asking us to approve a 13 million dollar bond for the expansion of parks, trails and green
spaces. News and
Announcements From
Cottonwood High
School
5715 South 1300 East
Murray, UT 84121
Phone: 385.646.5264
October
Announcements
PSAT Testing
Wednesday, October 14
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fall Recess
Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16
The city wants to obtain a 13 million dollar loan on the equity of your
homes for the next 20 to 30 years resulting in a property tax increase. Our
city has a population of 24,700 and owns and operates 9 city parks and
10 neighborhood centers.
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The annual household income in our city is $36,229. The average for the
state of Utah is $59,770. The per capita income for our city is $17,137. Thirty percent of our residents live in poverty. Our city leaders should be
concentrating on improving these statistics before telling us how much oxygen a tree produces. The purpose of this bond is unclear. It was rushed through the city council
by a small special interest group. The city has told us that there will be
more public input after the bond passes. In other words, let’s get this bond
passed and then we can decide on how to spend the money. Isn't this
putting the cart before the horse? This bond has no clear objective. It is a
blank check that the city will use to buy whatever private property it deems
necessary. As long as the property has green on it. Some say the money will be used to buy the old Granite high school. But the city has told us this is not another Granite bond because Garbett
Homes has the Granite property under contract with the Granite school
district to build single family homes on the property. How can the city legally interfere with this sale?
The bond is called a "Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation bond".
The city should not be involved in constructing public nature trails behind
the backyards of our neighborhoods. This is an overreach and an invasion
of the homeowners’ privacy rights.
Will this money be obtained under a vague general purpose pretense
and then be used for something else? Is this a smoke and mirrors bond? Whether you own or rent your monthly bill will increase.
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This bond will encumber every property owner in the city for years to
come. It can be a scary experience to retire and not know if you can afford
to stay in your home because of the constantly increasing property taxes.
Vote NO on the Parks Bond. It Might Not Be What You Think It Is.
Rebuttal to the Arguments in Opposition, by Irvin Jones, South Salt
Lake resident.
Opponents to this bond argue how much it costs. A better question to ask
is, “Why aren’t we investing more?“
The facts show that parks reduce crime, improve health, stabilize neighborhoods, and attract homeowners. They pay for themselves and reduce
City costs elsewhere. Less than 3% of our city budget is spent on parks. It
is not surprising we have much less park space than our neighbors.
There is ample evidence that our city is fiscally conservative and in excellent financial condition. The Utah Taxpayer Association report made inaccurate comparisons and the projected 2016 City budget can be balanced
without resorting to tax increases or service cuts. Don’t believe these
scare tactics.
We have a clear purpose and a transparent process for spending the
funds. The Master Plan outlines specific projects that were identified with
significant citizen input. All projects must have community support.
There is no trail proposed on Millcreek between 500-700 East because
the neighborhood did not support it. There are no plans to purchase Granite High unless the school district or potential developer chooses to offer a
portion of the property for purchase. This bond cannot be spent on buildings. These concerns have been heard and respected in the plan. The
City Council intends to involve citizens to ensure that residents call the
shots on how their hard-earned money is spent.
Read the plan, get the facts, and show you care. If we, the citizens, don’t
fight for a better city and neighborhood, who will?
The City will hold a public hearing during its regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 October
2015. The public hearing will be held at the regular meeting place of the
City Council of the City in the City Council Chambers, 220 East Morris
Avenue, in South Salt Lake, Utah. All members of the public are invited
to attend and participate in the public hearing. Prior to the public hearing,
written comments may be submitted to the City, to the attention of the City
Recorder’s Office, 220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake, Utah 84115.
By: Craig Burton, City Recorder
Monday, October 26
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
GRIZZLY
CORNER
News and
Announcements From
Granite Park Junior High
Granite Park Junior High
3031 South 200 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone: 385.646.5174
October
Announcements
Student Recess Day
Friday, October 2
Fall Recess
Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16
Student Recess Day
October 30
Utah College
Application Week
In recent surveys, more than 90
percent of middle school students
indicated they plan to attend
college, yet only about two-thirds
of students actually do so. Utah
College Application Week (UCAW)
goal is to provide every high
school senior attending at local
partner schools the opportunity to
complete at least one viable college
or university application during the
school day, with special emphasis
on students who would be the first
in their families to attend college,
as well as low-income students.
With up to 100 high schools
participating, UCAW will run
November 9-20, 2015.
To receive the latest updates
on the UCAW program, like the
UCAW page on Facebook or follow
on Twitter @StepUpUtah / @
UtahScholars / @HigherEdUtah by
using the hashtags #UCAW and
#iApplied
For more information about the
2015 UCAW campaign, please
contact Heidi Doxey at
[email protected], 801.321.7115.
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Special Activities
at the Columbus
Senior Center
2531 South 400 East
801.412.3297
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch: Monday - Friday at
Noon.
Transportation available for
South Salt Lake residents.
Blood Pressure/Glucose/
Oxygen tests by Harmony
Home Health
Monday, October 5
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Special Entertainment by the
fabulous Decibells Chorus
Monday, October 5
11:00 a.m.
Food Sense Class by Utah
State University
Tuesday, October 6
10:15 a.m.
Red Hat Ladies and Queen
Maureen
Wednesday, October 7
11:00 a.m.
Improving Your Memory
Thursday, October 8
11:00 a.m.
Columbus Senior Center
Open House
Monday, October 12
10:00 a.m.
Free Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, October 15
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Learn Digital Photography:
Learn about digital cameras
and how to transfer the SD
Card to the computer and
from the computer to prints.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
‘Know the 10 Signs: Early
Detection of Alzhiemers
Matters.’
Designed for individuals
coping with memory loss or
behavioral changes or who
have a loved one dealing
with these issues.
Monday, October 19
11:00 a.m.
Wii Bowling Team Playoffs:
Support the Columbus
Pirates Wii Bowling Team
in the Active Aging, All
County playoffs at the
Taylorsville Senior Center.
Bus transportation will be
available.
Tuesday, October 20
9:30 a.m.
Podiatry with Dr. Scott
Shelton
Monday, October 26
11:00 a.m.
USB Flash Drive Class
Friday, October 29
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Senior Spooktacular
Halloween Party
Friday, October 30
10:45 a.m.
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South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
Notificación de Audiencia Publica
Cuidad de South Salt Lake, Utah
SE NOTIFICA AL PUBLICO POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE que el Miércoles,
12 de Agosto del año 2015, el Consejo de la Ciudad de la ciudad de South Salt Lake, Utah
(la “Ciudad”) adopto una resolución (la “Resolución”), concediendo la celebración de una elección de bono especial que se llevara a cabo en la
Cuidad, el Martes 3 de Noviembre del año 2015, a la misma vez que la elección municipal general, con el propósito de presentar ante los electores
calificados de la Ciudad la pregunta de expedir bonos de obligación general en una cantidad de capital principal que no exceda a los $13,000,000
(la “Propuesta de Votación”) con el propósito de adquirir, mejorar o ampliar los parques, areas al aire libre, senderos y centros de recreación y
centros similares y proveyendo una audiencia al publico para permitirles presentar argumentos y testimonios a favor y en contra de la Propuesta de
Votación, en cumplimiento a la Sección 59-1-1605 del Código Acotado de Utah 1953, según ha sido enmendada.
Después de la acción tomada por el Consejo de la Ciudad el 12 de Agosto del año 2015, argumentos a favor y argumentos en oposición a la propuesta de votación fueron recibidos por el Registrador de la Ciudad provenientes de los votantes inscritos.
Argumentos a favor por Irvin Jones, residente de Ciudad de South
Salt Lake
A principios del año 2015, la Ciudad de South Salt Lake en
conjunto con las opiniones de los residentes, creo un plan maestro para
parques y areas al aire libre en la Ciudad. Como resultado del proceso
del plan maestro, un grupo de ciudadanos interesados se dirigieron al
Consejo de la Ciudad buscando apoyo para mas parques, areas de aire
libre, y centros comunitarios en la Ciudad. En respuesta, el Consejo de la
Ciudad aprobó una propuesta para votación en las elecciones generales
futuras del 3 de Noviembre del año 2015. Los votantes inscritos de South
Salt Lake tendrán la oportunidad de aprobar un bono de obligación general en apoyo a los parques, areas al aire libre, senderos, y centros de
recreación.
Los parques y centros de recreación proporcionan un lugar
para ejercicio y educación, y atraen a personas quienes mas y mas valoran las comunidades seguras y de alta-calidad.
La Ciudad de South Salt Lake se ha quedado muy por detrás
de otras ciudades cercanas - y de hecho, aun mas atrás de los promedios
nacionales - en cuanto a la cantidad de espacio para parques. Con cantidades de tierra limitadas y disponibles para crear parques nuevos, areas
al aire libre, senderos, y centros de recreación, el bono propuesto crearía
mas areas al aire libre, y aseguraría que los parques sean creados antes
de que el acondicionamiento de tierras elimine esas oportunidades.
La propuesta de votación iniciada por los ciudadanos es una
inversion con vista hacia el futuro en nuestra comunidad, en nuestros
vecindarios, en nuestra juventud, y en nuestro futuro. Un voto “A FAVOR”
para Crear y Proteger Parques, Areas de Aire Libre, Senderos, y Recreación traerá:
• M
ejoras al acceso de los residentes hacia los parques, recreación al
aire libre, senderos y espacios libres
• Revitalización y union en nuestros vecindarios
• Protección de tierra que de otra forma seria designada para el
acondicionamiento de tierras
• Fomentación a la recreación cerca de casa con beneficios de salud
comprobados
• Facilidad en el aumento de programas de salud y educación para
jóvenes y ancianos
• Atracción para inversionistas privados y desarrollo en la economía
• Aumento en nuestra calidad de vida y agregara belleza a nuestra
ciudad
La Ciudad de South Salt Lake apalanca fondos de dinero limitado para proporcionar una variedad de parques y centros que apoyan
la recreación y deportes, programas para jóvenes después de la escuela,
actividades para ancianos y adultos activos, y programas de las artes.
Los fondos de este bono pagaran para la creación y mejoramiento de
parques y centros. La Ciudad se basara en medidas firmes de responsabilidad:
• E
l dinero tiene el potencial de ser igualado con concesiones del bono
del Condado de Salt Lake para Zoológico, Artes y Parques
• El proyecto al que se le proporcionen fondos se guiará por El Plan
Maestro de parques, areas al aire libre, Senderos y Centros Comunitarios de la Ciudad de South Salt Lake, adoptado este año con las
opiniones de los ciudadanos.
• Se establecerá un comité de ciudadanos encargados con la tarea
de hacer recomendaciones en como usar los fondos, y sera responsable del proceso de solicitudes abiertas al publico y de reuniones
de alcance exterior.
• Las ganancias y los gastos están sujetos a una auditoria independiente anual disponible al publico para revision.
Un voto A FAVOR para Crear y Proteger los Parques, Areas
al Aire Libre, Senderos y Centros de Recreación revitalizara nuestros
vecindarios, aumentara el desarrollo económico y de inversion, apoyara
a la salud publica y el bienestar; apoyara el estar físicamente en forma
y la recreación; realzara el aprendizaje, las artes, y la educación; y hará
a nuestra comunidad mas hermosa. La medida crea oportunidades para
recibir concesiones equivalentes y donaciones, y nos ayudara a cumplir
con un numero de prioridades en nuestro plan maestro adoptado.
Refutación a los Argumentos por Robert LeMone, residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake.
La ciudad de South Salt Lake enfrentara un deficit en dólares
multimillonario en los impuestos de ventas en el 2016, debido a los cambios hechos en la legislatura estatal.
Si pasa este bono enfrentaremos un incremento en impuesto
de propiedad para el bono y otro el año entrante para cubrir el deficit de
los impuestos de ventas.
Como es que el ser la ciudad con los impuestos mas altos en
todo el estado atrae a los inversionistas privados? Cuando le pedimos a
alguna empresa que que mude a nuestra ciudad, que piensan que dirá?
La ciudad dice que están apalancando nuestros dinero que
pagamos en impuestos. En otras palabras están obteniendo prestamos
basados en los impuestos que pagamos para incrementar la deuda municipal.
El bono que se propone no ha mencionado ninguna propiedad
especifica que se desee comprar con este dinero prestado. Nos están
pidiendo 13 millones de dólares para irse de compras.
La Ciudad de Salt Lake se percato de que el momento no era el
correcto para este tipo de bono y lo retiro de su votación.
Porque es que la declaración de hechos pro activa por la ciudad
no menciona por cuanto es el bono y cuanto es lo que elevara nuestros
impuestos de propiedad?
Estos son hechos bastante importantes como para dejarlos
fuera. Si es que esta propuesta de bono ha tenido opiniones de los residentes, cuantos de ustedes la están escuchando por primera vez en esta
carta informativa?
Alguien de la ciudad les ha preguntado que piensan de este
bono y de los incrementos en impuestos resultantes?
Un voto de “NO” ayudara a asegurar el futuro económico de
nuestra ciudad.
Argumentos en oposición por Robert LeMone, residente de Ciudad
de South Salt Lake.
Mi esposa y yo hemos vivido en la Ciudad de South Salt Lake
por mas de 25 años y hemos disfrutado de los parques y areas de recreación que la ciudad ha ofrecido. Desde la gran recesión económica los
salarios han permanecido a un nivel estancado mientras que muchos de
nuestros gastos siguen en aumento.
Existe un proyecto de ley que nunca deja de aumentar y es
nuestro proyecto de ley anual del 30 de Noviembre en los impuestos a la
propiedad.
La Asociación de Pagadores de Impuestos de Utah ha nombrado recientemente a la Ciudad de South Salt Lake como la ciudad con
los impuestos mas altos en el estado. Nuestra ciudad ahora nos pide
que apoyemos un bono de 13 millones de dólares para la expansión de
parques, senderos y areas verdes.
La ciudad quiere obtener un préstamo de 13 millones de dólares
respaldado en el valor neto de nuestras propiedades por los próximos 20
a 30 años resultando en un incremento de los impuestos a la propiedad.
Nuestra ciudad tiene una población de 24,700 y es dueña y controla las
operaciones de 9 parques urbanos y 10 centros comunitarios.
El ingreso anual por unidad familiar en nuestra ciudad es de
$36,229. El promedio en el Estado de Utah es de $59,770. El ingreso por
cabeza en nuestra ciudad es de $17,137. 30 por ciento de nuestros residentes viven en la pobreza. Nuestros líderes locales deberían concentrarse en mejoras estas estadísticas antes de decirnos cuanto oxigeno
produce un árbol.
El propósito de este bono no esta claro. Fue presentado de
manera apresurada ante el consejo de la ciudad por parte de un pequeño grupo con intereses especiales. La ciudad nos ha dicho que habra
mas opiniones del publico después que pase el bono. En otras palabras,
hagamos que pase este bono y después nos ocupamos en decidir como
gastar el dinero. No es esto acaso igual que empezar la casa por el tejado? Este bono no tiene un objetivo claro.
Es un cheque en blanco que la ciudad usara para comprar cualquier
propiedad privada que le parezca necesaria. Siempre y cuando esta
propiedad tenga verde en ella.
Algunos dicen que el dinero sera usado para comprar la antigua
escuela superior Granite. Pero la ciudad nos ha dicho que este no es otro
bono Granite porque Garbett Homes tiene ya la propiedad Granite bajo
contrato con el distrito escolar de Granite para construir hogares unifamiliares en esa propiedad. ?Como podría la ciudad interferir legalmente con
esta venta?
El bono se llama un “Bono para Parques, Areas al Aire Libre,
Senderos y Recreación” La ciudad no debería estar involucrada en la
construcción de senderos públicos naturales detrás de los patios de
nuestros vecindarios. Este es un rebase y una invasion a los derechos de
privacidad de los dueños de casa.
?Sera este dinero obtenido bajo un pretexto de propósitos generales imprecisos y luego usado para otra cosa? ?Es este un bono de
humo y espejismos? Ya sea que seas dueño o rentes, tu pago mensual
aumentara.
Este bono estorbara a cada dueño de propiedad en la ciudad
por una cantidad de años. Puede ser una experiencia espeluznante el
jubilarse y no saber si uno puede quedarse en su casa por causa de los
aumentos continuos de impuestos propietarios.
Vote EN CONTRA del Bono de Parques. Puede Que No Sea Lo
Que Usted Piensa.
Después de que estos argumentos fueron recibidos, se les dio
a los autores de tales argumentos la oportunidad de someter argumentos
de refutación ante el Registrador de la Ciudad. Los siguientes argumentos de refutación fueron recibidos.
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Refutación a los Argumentos en Oposición por Irvin Jones,
residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake.
Los que se oponen a este bono, alegan lo mucho que cuesta. Una pregunta mejor seria
“Porque no estamos invirtiendo mas?”
Los hechos demuestran que los parques reducen la delincuencia, mejoran la salud, estabilizan los vecindarios y atraen a dueños de
propiedades. Se pagan por si solos y reducen los gastos de la Ciudad en
otras areas. Menos del 3% de nuestro presupuesto en la ciudad se gasta
en los parques. No es de sorprenderse que tengamos mucho menos espacio de parques que nuestros vecinos.
Existe amplia evidencia de que nuestra ciudad es conservativa
físicamente y esta en una condición económica excelente. El informe de
La Asociación de Pagadores de Impuestos de Utah hizo comparaciones
incorrectas y el presupuesto proyectado de la Ciudad para el 2016 puede
ser balanceado sin necesidad de incrementar los impuestos o acortar
servicios. No crean en estas tácticas para amedrentar.
Contamos con un propósito claro y un proceso transparente
para el uso de los fondos. El Plan Maestro recalca proyectos específicos que fueron identificados con opiniones significativas de parte de los
ciudadanos. Todos los proyectos deben tener apoyo de la comunidad.
No hay un sendero propuesto en Millcreek entre la 500-700 East porque
el vecindario no lo apoyo. No hay planes para comprar Granite High a
menos que el distrito escolar o algún posible urbanizador de tierras decida ofrecer una porción de la propiedad a la venta. Este bono no puede
ser utilizado en la compra de edificios. Estas preocupaciónes han sido
escuchadas y respetadas en el plan. El Consejo de la Ciudad desea involucrar a los ciudadanos para asegurase de que los residentes sean los
que decidan como es utilizado su dinero que tanto les cuesta ganar.
Lean el plan, sepan las realidades, y demuestren que les importa. Si nosotros, los ciudadanos, no luchamos por una mejor ciudad y
vecindario, quien lo hará entonces?
La Ciudad celebrara una reunion al publico durante la junta habitual del Consejo de la Ciudad que empieza a aproximadamente las 7:30
p.m. el Miércoles, 28 de Octubre del año 2015. La reunion al publico sera
celebrada en el lugar habitual de juntas para el Consejo de la Ciudad en
la Camara de Consejo de la Ciudad, 220 Este Morris Avenue, en South
Salt Lake, Utah. Todos los miembros del publico están invitados a asistir
y participar en la reunion al publico. Antes de la reunion al publico, se
pueden someter comentarios por escrito ante la Ciudad, dirigidos a la
Oficina del(La) Registrador, 220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake,
Utah 84115.
Por: Craig Burton, Registrador
Activities at the
Columbus Library
2530 South 500 East
Open Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
For more information and
programs visit slcolibrary.org.
STE(a)M Wednesdays
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Science and Art projects
for teens.
Story Time for Children
Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stories, songs, and fun activities
for children (ages 2-5), with their
parents or guardians.
Gracie the Read Dog
Design Award Winner - Head Start At Central Park
South Salt Lake needed an early learning center, and Salt Lake Head Start answered the need with four new preschool classrooms, and a commercial kitchen that prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks for the community, complete with a summer meal
program for families. The facility also hosts Sauté, a culinary training and career assistance program for adults. The Head Start
facility located at 2825 South 200 East, includes four classrooms, a community room, and a state-of-the-art central kitchen. From
the facility, over 4,000 meals per day are sent across the valley to preschools, senior centers, and to events including the City of
South Salt Lake State of the City Luncheon. The project was guided by the vision and determination of Erin Trenbeath-Murray, Salt
Lake CAP chief executive officer and Salt Lake Head Start Director.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Intermountain Therapy Animals will
be at the Columbus Library.
Tuesday Evening Book Group
Tuesday, October 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Informal book discussion for
adults.
Great Reads For Girls
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A book discussion group for
girls (ages 8-12) with parents and
guardians. Event includes lively
book discussions, making crafts by
hand, and treats are served. This
month’s book is One Dead Spy:
The Life, Times, and Last Words
of Nathan Hale, America's Most
Famous Spy by Nathan Hale.
Head Start is a beautiful addition to the Central Park campus – next door to the community center and adjacent to South Salt Lake City’s Central Park. The new
building, designed by MHTN Architects, is full of light, color, and, best of all, happy children. Mayor Cherie Wood designated this project for a Design Excellence
award as an ideal public building.
Parks, Open Space, And Trails Will Be On The Ballot
South Salt Lake City Council adopted a Parks, Trails, Open Space and Community Centers Master Plan this June. The Council discussed the plan and ballot language at the City Council Meeting on July 22 and voted on August 12 to let the citizens elect whether
or not to raise their property tax for parks. The ballot will ask South Salt Lake City voters if they wish to fund a bond to purchase,
expand, and improve parks and open space. The $13 million bond could be spent on projects throughout the city, guided by both
the Master Plan, as well as by a citizen committee and public input after the election. By law, the bond money can only be spent on
parks/open space land and improvements and does not include community center buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do we need to spend more money on parks?
A: Our city has only 1.4 acres of parks (per 1,000 residents) compared to an
average 4.5 in other communities across the valley. Several neighborhoods have
no parks. Residents have petitioned the City Council to raise money for parks so
that they can benefit from more parks and recreation in South Salt Lake.
Q: What is happening with Granite
High School?
A. Granite School District has been
negotiating a contract with a
developer who wants to build
across the whole site. If either
party wishes to offer a portion
of the property to the city for
purchase, citizens could suggest
this project for funding.
This bond cannot be spent
buildings.
Cost per month for an
Average Household: $4.08
Q: What will I get for my money?
A: The Parks Master Plan that supports this
bond election recommends building parks
in growing neighborhoods, in neighborhoods without parks, and facilities such as
playgrounds and sport courts in existing
parks. These funds cannot be spent on
buildings or recreation centers.
Q: Who decides how the funds are spent?
A: The City Council is organizing a citizen
committee to make recommendations on
which projects to fund. This will include
public outreach to residents and to every
neighborhood.
TAXES
Q: Will the property tax assessment go away
when the bonds are paid?
A: Yes.
Q: Will this lead to future tax increases?
A: This election only allows the city to spend
up to $13 million over the next 10 years.
Q: When will my taxes go up?
A: As parks projects are identified and
approved, they are funded with bond
revenue. Property taxes increase as bond
revenue is needed. This could be immediately or over the space of a few years.
Q: How is this different from
the last bond election?
2011: $25 million dollars for a
single community center
and park at the Granite
High property.
2015: $13 million for parks at
several different sites
around the city.
This bond allows citizens
to choose the projects
they care about most.
YOUR city, YOUR parks!
Monday, October 19
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Drop by for a fun activity or craft
geared for guys.
What's in the Haunted Old
House?
Monday, October 19
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join Kevin and his spooky
ensemble on a musical tour. Take
home a fun surprise. The event is
suitable for children of all ages.
Book Source
YOUR city, YOUR parks!
YOUR city, YOUR parks!
2015 Parks Bond Election:
No Girls Allowed!
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Informal book talk in various
genres.
Coloring Social
Thursday, October 29
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Relax and join others in the fun
new craze of adult coloring pages.
Online Facilities
Online reservations have just gone
live for Fitt’s Park Pavilions and our
Columbus Center. If you would like
to reserve a pavilion at Fitts Park,
we have four that are available
to reserve from April 1 through
October 30.
Go to sslc.com to reserve a
pavilion or space at the Columbus
Center.
Visit the Maliheh Clinic
By appointment only.
For general information and
appointments, please call
801.266.3700 between 9:00 a.m.
and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Location: Maliheh Free Clinic
415 East 3900 South,
South Salt Lake
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City of South Salt Lake Government Business
Keeping Up With the Council
South Salt Lake
Chess Tournament
Columbus Center
2531 South 400 East
November 7, 2015
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
For registration details contact
Myrna Clark at 801.483.6076 or
[email protected]
Free Legal Services
Immigration and Other
Legal Advice
First Tuesday of every month
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Get free, safe, personalized advice
about immigration, family law, and
general legal issues.
Clearing your
Criminal Record
First Thursday of every month
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Receive individualized help in
overcoming legal barriers to
employment, such as a criminal
record or outstanding warrants.
LDS Welfare Square
Employment Resource Center
780 West 800 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
801.240.7240
Pumpkins
As October approaches, pumpkins
and jack-o-lanterns will soon
adorn porches and houses
throughout Utah. The best health
tip for this month is to think
beyond these fall decor items and
enjoy actually eating pumpkins.
They are dense with vitamins
A and C, and their delicious
seeds (called pepitas) are rich
in phytosterols, which may help
to lower cholesterol. Find online
recipes for roasted pumpkin
seeds, pumpkin spread and other
dishes, both sweet and savory.
This is a summary of action items voted upon by the city council during the previous month, and how each member of the council
voted. To read council agendas and minutes in detail, visit the city’s website and select the meeting date you are interested in:
sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings
To receive a council meeting agenda prior to each meeting, call Paula at 801.464.6719 or email [email protected]. Individuals
may also ask to receive council meeting minutes in draft form as soon as three days following a city council meeting.
City Council Meeting - September 2, 2015
Unfinished Business
1. Discussion of legal requirements and deadlines
for the voter information website and pamphlet
regarding the Special Bond Election, including potential amendment of certain deadlines Combined
with Item No. 2.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Nay
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
7. Approved - An ordinance amending Chapters
17.03, 17.07 and 17.21 of the South Salt Lake
Municipal Code, amending definitions and establishing design review standards and height limits
for residential construction.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
New Business
1. Public Meeting to discuss the adoption of the
Sewer Management Plan - Moved to Unfinished
Business on September 16 Meeting. Public Hearing - To receive public input regarding proposed
amendments to all 2015/2016 budgets.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
2. Approved - Public Hearing - To receive public
input regarding proposed amendments to the
2015/2016 annual budget of the Redevelopment
Agency of South Salt Lake City.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Absent
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Absent
2. Approved - A resolution amending certain provisions of Resolution No. R2015-17, adopted on August 12, 2015 regarding the holding of a Special
Bond Election in the City of South Salt Lake; and
providing for related matters.
3. Approved - An ordinance changing the zone
district designation from North District (ND) and
Commercial Corridor (CC) to Master PlannedMixed Use (MPMU) in an area described herein.
4. Approved - An ordinance granting final plat approval for a 6-lot townhome planned unit development and establishing a Planned Unit Development Overlay over the existing Commercial
General and Transit Oriented Overlay Zone located at 135 West 3030 South.
5. Approved - An ordinance amending Chapter
17.27, of the South Salt Lake Municipal Code,
amending parking requirements in the Transit
Oriented Development Overlay-Core District and
Transit Oriented Development Overlay District.
6. Approved - An ordinance amending 17.07.030 of
the South Salt Lake City Municipal Code for the
purpose of rendering official code interpretations
by the Community and Economic Development
Director.
City Council Meeting - September 16, 2015
Unfinished Business
South Salt Lake Police
Department: Notice of
Unclaimed Property
The South Salt Lake Police
Department currently holds
various unclaimed properties in
our evidence room. Items include
bicycles, stereo equipment,
computer equipment, CDs/tapes,
tools, and other miscellaneous
items.
If you believe we currently have
property belonging to you, please
contact us in person at 2835
S Main St. or at 801.412.3665.
Ownership must be proven in the
form of receipts and/or detailed
description. Unclaimed property
will be auctioned or destroyed
nine days from the date of this
notice.
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1. Approved - Resolution adopting a Sewer Management Plan - Res. No. R 2015-22.
PUBLIC HEARING: To receive input from the public with respect to the bond proposition for the issuance of general obligation bonds that will be submitted to qualified voters of the City on November 3, 2015, and the potential impact that the improvement, facility, or property for which the bonds pay all or
part of the cost will have on the private sector. No Action was taken during the Public Hearing - It was expressly to receive input from the public regarding
the general obligating bonds.
To see the minutes for these meetings please visit the city’s website at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings. Draft minutes will be posted by the
end of Monday following the meeting.
Rock Star Award Winner:
Recreation Department’s Hesper Bath
For more than seven years, Hesper Bath has worked for the Recreation
Department, officiating sports and helping with city events. Born and
raised in South Salt Lake, Hesper has generously shared her talents
and positive attitude, most especially as a role model and mentor for
youth.
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Sales Tax Revenue In South Salt Lake: What Will Change In 2016?
Sales tax revenues are an important source of local government income, making up 40 percent of South Salt Lake’s general
fund revenue. In the 1970s and 1980s, these revenues were returned exclusively to the jurisdiction where the sale took place.
South Salt Lake and a few other cities which have large business bases and smaller residential populations were able to provide
services to both residents and the large daytime population of businesses and their employees while maintaining reasonable
property tax levels. Bedroom communities complained that their residents drove to commercial centers in cities like South Salt
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Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to
create a common venue for community members
and police officers to come together. There are no
agendas or speeches; just the opportunity to ask
questions, voice concerns, and the chance to get
to know the officers in their local neighborhoods.
South Salt Lake Chamber supports the program
as an ongoing way for businesses to increase their
involvement in the community’s safety. The event
takes place on the first Wednesday of each month,
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 2929 South State
Street. The next session is Wednesday, October 7.
CELEBRATE COLUMBUS
SENIOR CENTER
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE!
2531 South 400 East
385.468.3340
Monday, October 12
All community members 60 and older are cordially invited to attend a
special Columbus Senior Center Open House to enjoy activities, delicious
food, entertainment, and opportunities for friends to meet. Transportation
also can be provided to community members by calling 385.468.3340.
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SOUTH SALT LAKE CANDIDATE PROFILES
DISTRICT AT-LARGE
MARK C. KINDRED
Occupation: Logistics - Freight Brokerage
Age: 39
City of residence: South Salt Lake City
Years of residence in current city: 4
Contact email: [email protected]
Website: www.markkindred4ssl.com
Profile: I’m running for South Salt Lake City Council DistrictAt-Large because I want to see my city thrive. My wife and
I love this community and our two children enjoy all it has to
offer. I want to help this city grow and I will be a voice for the
people of this community.
I believe in public service and I want to give back to this city
that has given my family so much. I have served my country
in the United States Marine Corps and I continue my civic
engagement by volunteering with Salt Lake County Aging
Services, several local non-profit boards and I’m a current
member of the South Salt Lake City Planning Commission.
Professionally I work for a global logistics company doing
sales in their Salt Lake City office.
My priorities as Councilman will be: Smart economic growth
and development. I will promote measures to help the youth,
families and senior citizens of this community. I will support
our local police and fire departments. I will use city resources very wisely and not waste tax dollars. I will be open, accessible and accountable to the people of South Salt Lake.
Please vote for me November 3!
Derk O. Pehrson
deposits of service, concerns for our neighbors, and the
genuine interest for others will determine how strong our
community will be. We should never luster after the big city
feel, and always cherish and embrace the home town atmosphere that we have. If you would like to contact me, feel free to call me at 801860-4800 or my email is [email protected].
It would be an honor to serve you and we thank you for your
support.
DISTRICT 1
BEN B. PENDER
Occupation: Police Officer/Detective
Age: 48
City of residence: South Salt Lake
Years of residence in current city: 35
Contact email: [email protected]
Website: www.facebook.com (search “Vote Ben Pender for
South Salt Lake”)
Profile: I am a fourth generation South Salt Lake City resident who believes in our community and the people living
in it. I take pride in being a South Salt Lake City resident,
and am ready to work for you. I believe in gathering facts,
considering options, and then educating the public so they
can partner with me in making informed decisions on their
behalf. You have a voice and I want to help make it heard.
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Graduate of Granite High School
25 years in law enforcement
Currently assigned to Major Investigations/Cold Case
Homicides
Married to Carrie Pender with two sons Cody and Cooper
Cody is married to Katie and they have two sons, my
grandsons
My mother, Betty Pender, has lived in South Salt Lake
City since the 1950’s, and my two sons, daughter in law,
and grandsons also reside in South Salt Lake City I’m running for Council at Large
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I have been self employed my entire working life. I work in
the Real Estate industry. I have had as many as 450 employees at one time. I know what leadership requires and
currently my office is located in SSLC. I have great hopes
and expectations in SSLC, and so should you. •
I am 58 years of age.
I will work for you!
I live in SSLC, and every one of my children, as well as my
wife and I attended and graduated from Granite High. Our
roots run deep here in SSLC. My wife and I have lived our
entire life here. You might say the apple didn’t fall far from
the tree.
LYNN BLACK
We love our community and the people that live here. We
feel that some of the greatest treasures one can acquire is
the associations and life long friendships one can develop.
I believe that our community is like a Credit Union, the more
•
Occupation: Purchasing Manager
Age: 45
City of residence: South Salt Lake
Years of residence in current city: 20
Contact email: [email protected]
Profile: I have been a resident of South Salt Lake for the past
20 years. I have been married for 22 years and have 7 children. I feel South Salt Lake has been a great place to raise a
family and I have an interest in making sure South Salt Lake
continues to be a great place to raise a family. As a purchasing manager at work, I have experience working within
a budget, coordinating cooperation between departments,
and establishing working relationships with multiple vendors. I have an Associate’s Degree from Salt Lake Community
College in Business and I am attending the Utah State University Extension pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration. I would love to see South Salt Lake have
strong communities where people want to come and stay. The people who live in the community should have a voice
in what their community looks like. I will listen to the people
of my voting district and vote accordingly. I would love to
serve South Salt Lake by becoming the city councilman for
District #1. DISTRICT 4
PORTIA MILA
Occupation: Lending Protection Manager
Age: 42
City of residence: South Salt Lake
Years of residence in current city: 14
Contact email: [email protected]
Profile: I have lived in South Salt Lake since 2001. I also
have worked in South Salt Lake for the past 12 years, 10 of
those at a local credit union. I have been involved in helping make South Salt Lake a
great place to live, work and play! I served on the board
for the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2013. I currently
serve as a Planning Commissioner and a Honorary Colonel
for the police department.
If elected I plan to encourage economic development -which
helps keep our taxes low, support green space, and keep
South Salt Lake moving in the right direction.
I want to make sure your voice is heard and that you are
aware of the great potential South Salt Lake has.
Vote Portia Mila for South Salt Lake City Council District 4!
Johnny McConnell
Email: [email protected]
I’m a Junior High teacher with a Master’s Degree, I’ve been
teaching science to Utah kids for 25 years. I received the
prestigious Pinnacle Award for my teaching abilities and accomplishments from the Murray School District.
I am an Eagle Scout, former Scout Master, New York City
Boy Scout District Executive as well as a successful business owner. I’m energetic, an independent thinker and I’m
able to bring people together to solve problems. I listen to my
students, my community, and I will listen to you. I will use my
knowledge and resources to bring needed changes to South
Salt Lake—making it a better place to live, play, and be.
My wife, Patti, and I moved to South Salt Lake in 2008 and
have three incredible grandkids!
DISTRICT 5
L. Shane Siwik
I have lived on the same street for over 40 years, own a
small floral business here in South Salt Lake and my wife
and I are the proud parents of 6 children ages 11-21. Previously, I served on the city council from 2000-2009, was a
real estate agent for 20 years and left that in 2012 to return
to the floral industry which I had been in for years. In 1984,
I began my own business while still attending Granite High.
It was a wholesale and retail greenhouse located here in
SSL at 2800 South West Temple. In 2001, I started a non
profit organization which has volunteer teens growing food
for the needy. My points of focus for the community have
been crime reduction, youth empowerment and spending
within our means. Anybody who would like to ask me more
questions is free to contact me at [email protected] or call me at 801-548-7953.
Jill L. Coil
Occupation: Attorney
Age: 33
City of residence: South Salt Lake City
Years of residence in current city: 3
Contact email: [email protected]
Website: www.votejillcoil.com
Profile: Jill is a native of Utah who has always been passionate about policy and government. Jill graduated from
Brigham Young University with a bachelors in Political Science and received her Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern
in Houston Texas. Jill is a Family Law Attorney who started
her own thriving practice in 2014. Jill is active in her community through various organizations. She has been on her
HOA board, is a small business owner and is active within
her legal community. Jill believes change is good for a community and will fight for the good of the constituents of South
Salt Lake. Jill is married and the mother of three children.