Steve Debry -- County Council District 5

WJD030 is part of District 3 which is being represented by Aimee Winder Newton. But we can encourage friends and family who live in District 5 to support Steve Debry. **All declared Republican candidates for public office in Utah have equal opportunity to use this service. This e-mail may contain the opinions of others and is not necessarily the opinion of the Utah Republican Party.**

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Pre-registration for Caucus Night is greatly encouraged!

On March 13, 2014 we had a successful Pre-Caucus Meeting for WJD030 at the home of Jeanette Drake. Dee Peel, Sharon Masters, Preston Brooksby and Mike Mahnken were in attendance. As precinct chair I greatly appreciate their willingness to help to plan our caucus meeting on March 20. With the new changes and procedures and the implementation of Voter Click it is vital that we have more involvement by the Republicans of our precinct.  We encourage everyone who is able to participate to attend our caucus meeting and to pre-register online. If you are not able to attend, you are encouraged to print a same day ballot and send it to the meeting. I am re-publishing below an email from James Evans that I posted earlier so that the details of these processes are available again. --Jeanette Drake Caucus season has finally arrived! Click here to sign-in now for your neighborhood caucus meeting on March 20, 2014 and avoid waiting in the check-in line. If you register online you don’t have to fill out the sign-in sheet. Isn’t that great! Also, if you find out you won’t be able to make it to your Caucus, you can still vote by printing your absentee ballot starting at 5pm on March 19, 2014 and have a family member or friend bring it to your caucus in a sealed envelope (remember to sign the back of the envelope), with a copy of your I.D. (Note & Important– we will not take the copy of your I.D. It will stay in possession of the person you gave it to). Each person may bring a maximum of 3 absentee ballots. Your absentee ballot will count for every round of voting your candidates are in. We have made some changes to these meetings and our commitment is that the 2014 Caucuses last no longer than 2 hours! We have sped up the check-in process by using online registration and encouraging the precincts to limit voting to two rounds. With that, everyone should make the 2 hour goal. We know in 2012 many caucus meetings went very long because of the high turnout. We heard you and we have made the necessary changes. Now, all we need is YOU on March 20, 2014, 7pm at your neighborhood caucus. See you there!

Thank you for your support of the Utah Republican Party. James Evans Utah Republican Party Chairman

Great Article about Gregory P. Hawkins -- Salt Lake County Auditor

Below is an article about Salt Lake County Auditor Gregory P. Hawkins that was published this month. Greg has really rebuilt the Auditor's office, including doing over 100 audits in 2013. He has made over 1100 recommendations for improving Salt Lake County government. Send him an email of encouragement at greg@countyauditor.me

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Steve Nelson is running for Salt Lake County District Attorney

February 25, 2014

Today, Steve Nelson, an experienced felony prosecutor in the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Salt Lake County District Attorney and released a video on his campaign website, www.votestevenelson.com.

Steve is a graduate of West High School, Westminster College, and earned both his Juris Doctor degree and his Ph.D in Political Science at the University of Utah. Steve is married to his college sweetheart, Natalee, and they have four children. Steve has worked as a felony attorney for the last decade, prosecuting a wide range of cases including homicides, organized gang prosecutions, domestic violence, and drug distribution. Steve is recognized nationally for his work on child endangerment cases.

Steve is committed to saving taxpayer money by bringing fiscal responsibility to the District Attorney's Office. Having worked in the office for the past decade, Steve knows what works and what needs to be changed. Steve believes in a community-oriented approach to prosecution and will work closely with local leaders to protect our neighborhoods and our children.

You can learn more about Steve at www.votestevenelson.com, follow him on Facebook, or connect with him on LinkedIn. If you would like to help Steve become the next Salt Lake County District Attorney, you can donate or volunteer by contacting Steve at votestevenelson@gmail.com.

Fund Raiser for Aimee Winder Newton

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K. Wayne Cushing, Salt Lake County Treasurer, seeks re-election

K. Wayne Cushing, CPA 2014 Announcement to run for Re-election as our Salt Lake County Treasurer See My Facebook Page It was truly a humbling experience when I was elected by the public to serve as Salt Lake County Treasurer in 2010. Our campaign began in March of 2010 with the hope of convincing delegates and subsequently voters that although I was not politically connected, I had the education, financial background, and business experience to excel as the Treasurer. It was most gratifying to know that our message was heard and your trust was gained. I have not forgotten that trust and have made every effort these past three years to make improvements to the Treasurer's office. I am confident, and hopefully you will agree, that the improvements made warrant a second term in office. Some of our major accomplishments include: Total collections have increased by 10% to over $1.04 billion per year. Total delinquencies have decreased by 32% to $43 million. Total tax relief awarded to qualified recipients increased by 16 % to over $8 million. Budgets were decreased every year in areas for which we have control totaling over $140,000. Strategic investment changes increased investment income by over $430,000 since 2010. Staffing has dropped from 29 to 25. More improvements are already launched or on the horizon including: Initiated and wrote revisions to an existing tax statute that is currently moving through the 2014 legislature where tax notices may be delivered electronically to those who choose that option which can save tens of thousands of dollars in printing and postage costs. . Increased efforts to find those who truly need and qualify for tax relief . Synchronizing cash flow requirements with new investment opportunities will increase yields. Without this being a presidential election year, our party will need everyone to participate to ensure success at the polls. I would certainly welcome your vote again as part of our overall GOP success.
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Neighborhood Caucus Meetings are March 20, 2014

We are now less than a week away from caucus night! Click here to sign-in now for your neighborhood caucus meeting on March 20, 2014 and avoid waiting in the check-in line. If you register online you don’t have to fill out the sign-in sheet. Isn’t that great! Also, if you find out you won’t be able to make it to your Caucus, you can still vote by printing your absentee ballot starting at 5pm on March 19, 2014 and have a family member or friend bring it to your caucus in a sealed envelope (remember to sign the back of the envelope), with a copy of your I.D. (Note & Important– we will not take the copy of your I.D. It will stay in possession of the person you gave it to). Each person may bring a maximum of 3 absentee ballots. Your absentee ballot will count for every round of voting your candidates are in. We have made some changes to these meetings and our commitment is that the 2014 Caucuses last no longer than 2 hours! We have sped up the check-in process by using online registration and encouraging the precincts to limit voting to two rounds. With that, everyone should make the 2 hour goal. We know in 2012 many caucus meetings went very long because of the high turnout. We heard you and we have made the necessary changes. Now, all we need is YOU on March 20, 2014, 7pm at your neighborhood caucus. See you there!

Thank you for your support of the Utah Republican Party. James Evans Utah Republican Party Chairman

Reid Demman Salt Lake County Surveyor Seeks Re-election

An announcement from Reid Demman, your County Surveyor:

Dear Fellow Salt Lake County Republicans,

It has been my pleasure and an honor to serve as your County Surveyor since January 2007. Although the time has passed quickly, I have accomplished many of the things in the office I committed to you I would do, and yet I have more to do as the County Surveyor. For this reason, I am announcing my intent to seek re-election as your County Surveyor.

First, let me share with you a few of my accomplishments while serving:

• Modernized, streamlined and improved services through technology and a team oriented business plan.
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• Implemented a new fiscal management structure which, along with advanced use of technology and training, achieving a 20% reduction in the Surveyor's Office operating budget.
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• Improved the use of technology and training to reduce overhead costs and increase efficiency.
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• Developed and implemented a process allowing surveyors to file their surveys electronically. This groundbreaking process was the first of its kind in the country and creates convenience, efficiency, and greater expedience to public access of survey records.
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• Created an extensive outreach program which has resulted in the development of partnerships with all sixteen local municipalities for the acquisition of new aerial photography and LIDAR data, saving local government and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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• Expanded the Surveyor's Office website to provide dynamic and easy accessibility to a broad range of information and tools.
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• Promoted efficiency in government by developing partnerships, collaborative efforts and projects with County, State and Federal offices, thus reducing the so-called "stovepipe" approach to providing services.
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• Enhanced the protection of your property by adding more than 10,000 points to the Hi Accuracy GPS Control Network, which optimizes my ability to restore the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) should it be compromised.
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The County Surveyor and the protection of property is an important American legacy that goes back to the days of Abraham Lincoln, early valley settlers, Thomas Jefferson and even George Washington.
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There is nothing mysterious about the primary focus of the County Surveyor's Office. It's simply the systematic, consistent, open and transparent preservation of accurate property lines and boundaries. This is accomplished through the protection and perpetuation of the Public Land Survey System, from which all property is described and measured. The location and integrity of approximately 340,000 parcels of land in Salt Lake County depends on the County Surveyor, independently, performing his or her duties. Over one million people rely on the County Surveyor for the quiet enjoyment of their property. This is a responsibility I take very seriously. I've dedicated over 35 years to my profession and the protection of property. As a Republican, I offer to you an additional insurance policy against a casual approach to private property ownership and government encroachment. My deep-seated, fundamental, core philosophy is one of respect for life, liberty, and property.

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Nearly eight years ago, you trusted me as your candidate for County Surveyor and elected me in 2006 and 2010. I am reapplying for the job and ask for that trust and support once again for my 2014 re-election. I am excited and prepared for the campaign to make sure the office remains in Republican hands.
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I invite your contact with any questions about me or the Surveyor's Office by email at rdemman@networldmail.com, or phone (801) 573-3773. Additionally, I invite you to review the Surveyor's Office website www.surveyor.slco.org or visit my website at www.reid-demman.net/ . I also maintain an open door policy at the County Surveyor's Office for non-political property issues.
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Thanks in advance for your support.

Reid Demman

Salt Lake County Surveyor

Utah Republicans will be volunteering to help the Republican National Committee take back the United States Senate

A hearty congratulations to the State of Utah! For years, we’ve known our volunteers had a unique blend of passion for conservative principles and an unmatched work ethic. It appears that this combination has not gone unnoticed. The State Party, in conjunction with the Republican National Committee, is happy to announce the opening of a one-of-its-kind volunteer center located in the heart of downtown Provo. This volunteer center is a testament to your sacrifice to preserve conservative principles not just with your words, but with your actions as well. We look forward to seeing you at the center's kick-off event next Saturday! Please review the following details and then click the provided link to RSVP: Provo GOP HQ 249 N. University Ave. Provo, UT Saturday, March 22 12pm Lunch will be provided Click here to RSVP! Our hope is to have the volunteer center operational by March 22nd, with an official Grand Opening soon to follow. We want to begin contacting voters and help change the tide for competitive races here in Utah as well as across the country as soon as possible, as the center will be used for both local and national races. It is the hope of the State Party and the RNC that this center, utilizing our citizens' passion and volunteer spirit, will be the deciding factor in whether or not Harry Reid and the Democrats remain in control of the Senate and allow the last two years of President Obama’s presidency to be unimpeded, or if we are able to take back the Senate and bring sanity back to Washington. However, we cannot do this without your help. We are in need of a variety of office furniture, including folding tables, chairs, and desks before the place will be operational. If you have these, or any other furniture you would like to donate to the center, please contact Jillian Wheeler at jillian@utgop.org or Steven Jackson at steven@utgop.org or reach them by phone at (801) 533-9777. Also, if you do not have furniture but would like to help in the call center effort, we highly encourage you to donate by clicking here. Again, thank you so much for your continuous willingness to help Utah and its efforts to maintain conservative principles at home as well as throughout the country.

Thank you for your support of the Utah Republican Party.

Pre-Caucus Meeting Thursday March 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM

To all registered Republicans of West Jordan Precinct WJD030:

There will be a Pre-Caucus Meeting at the home of Jeanette Drake on Thursday March 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM. The address is 1856 Drake Lane (7400 South). If you haven't been here before, you get to us from Redwood Road. Come up the lane, pass the red brick house and then turn north to get to our house which is a white brick house that faces east. You will recognize the place by the dairy goats. This is the home of Drake Family Farms Goat Dairy.

We will be going over all the details for next week's Caucus Meeting. We will make plans for handling registration and for the agenda of the Caucus Meeting so that it will be an efficient, transparent meeting with maximum citizen involvement. Any questions??? Call Jeanette at 801-561-8745.

Changes to the Caucus Meetings for 2014 - Pre-register, Absentee Ballots and More

Caucus season has finally arrived! Click here to sign-in now for your neighborhood caucus meeting on March 20, 2014 and avoid waiting in the check-in line. If you register online you don’t have to fill out the sign-in sheet. Isn’t that great! Also, if you find out you won’t be able to make it to your Caucus, you can still vote by printing your absentee ballot starting at 5pm on March 19, 2014 and have a family member or friend bring it to your caucus in a sealed envelope (remember to sign the back of the envelope), with a copy of your I.D. (Note & Important– we will not take the copy of your I.D. It will stay in possession of the person you gave it to). Each person may bring a maximum of 3 absentee ballots. Your absentee ballot will count for every round of voting your candidates are in. We have made some changes to these meetings and our commitment is that the 2014 Caucuses last no longer than 2 hours! We have sped up the check-in process by using online registration and encouraging the precincts to limit voting to two rounds. With that, everyone should make the 2 hour goal. We know in 2012 many caucus meetings went very long because of the high turnout. We heard you and we have made the necessary changes. Now, all we need is YOU on March 20, 2014, 7pm at your neighborhood caucus. See you there! Thank you for your support of the Utah Republican Party. James Evans Utah Republican Party Chairman