Issue Position: Don't Delay - Vote Today
Issue Position
By now, you should have received your mail-in ballot. In looking at it, you may be overwhelmed at the number of issues there are to vote on, in addition to the elected officials you are asked to select.
I've found a great resource I wanted to share to allow you to quickly gather information about each of items on the ballot.
Here's the list of issues and the links:
The Utah 10 Cents per Gallon Gas Tax Increase for Education and Local Roads, Non-binding Opinion Question 1
Utah Proposition 2, the Medical Marijuana Initiative
Utah Proposition 3, Medicaid Expansion Initiative
Utah Proposition 4, the Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative
Utah Constitutional Amendment A, the Active Military Property Tax Exemption Measure
Utah Constitutional Amendment B, the Tax Exemption for Property Leased by a Government Entity Measure
Utah Constitutional Amendment C, the Legislature Able to Convene a Special Session Measure
Also, the elected offices and candidates you are being asked to vote for are:
U.S. Senate: Mitt Romney (R), Jenny Wilson (D), Craig Bowden (Libertarian), Reed McCandless (Independent American), and Tim Aalders (Constitution)
U.S. House of Representatives District 3: John Curtis (R), James Singer (D), Tim Zeidner (United Utah Party), and Gregory Duerden (IA)
Utah House of Representatives District 57: Jon Hawkins (R), Hillary Stirling (UUP)
Utah Supreme Court: Deno Himonas
Utah Court of Appeals: Kate A. Toomey
Alpine School Board District 1: Audrey Barton v. Julie King
Alpine School Board District 2: Carla Merrill v. Amber Bonner
Alpine School Board District 3: Sarah Beeson v. Afa Palu
Alpine School Board District 5: Seth Marble v. Ada Wilson
State School Board District 9: Cindy Davis v. Avalie Muhlestein
Hopefully, this will help you make an informed decision. Don't delay. Send your ballot back in the mail -- don't forget to sign the envelope and use a stamp.
The more we are involved and understand the issues, the better we can plan for the future of our country, state, and communities.
All the best,
Jon Hawkins
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