Archive for October, 2009

Leadership

Friday, October 30th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, City Issues, City Planning, law, philosophy of life, politics | No Comments »

Someone recently asked me about my thoughts on Leadership.  There are many important qualities in a leader.  Here qualities that need more emphasis. Humility A leader should be willing to learn.  Hubris ... Read more..

Vista Meadows – Role of the Planning Commission in considering applications

Saturday, October 24th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, City Issues, City Planning, other candidates, philosophy, politics, voting | No Comments »

Here is the letter I sent to one of the residents about this issue.  One of the other candidates says that I'm "in favor of retaining walls."  I'd say that ... Read more..

Business in Alpine

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, City Issues, City Planning, politics | No Comments »

Alpine currently has over 200 businesses (Alpine City - Guide for New Businesses).  Many of the businesses are home-based. Alpine will never be a major commercial center, and I don't know ... Read more..

Safe Neighborhoods in Alpine–Ride-along with the Police

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, City Issues, Law enforcement | No Comments »

Safe neighborhoods are important to Alpine citizens. On October 2nd I did a "Ride-along" with Sgt. Moosman of the Lone Peak Public Safety District - Police Department.  Sgt. Moosman was helpful ... Read more..

Phil Barker—Write-in Candidate for City Council 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, other candidates, voting | No Comments »

from http://alpinecity.org/PDF/Philbarker.pdf Phil Barker—Write-in Candidate for City Council Phil Barker was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and is married to Janine Condron Barker. They have 10 Children. He served an LDS ... Read more..

Thomas Whitchurch — Incumbent Candidate for City Council 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, other candidates, voting | No Comments »

from http://alpinecity.org/PDF/ThomasWhitchurch.pdf Thomas Whitchurch — Incumbent Candidate for City Council I moved here to Alpine for many of the same reasons we all moved here. I enjoy a simpler, more conservative way ... Read more..

Tracy Wallace – Incumbent Candidate for City Council 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, other candidates, voting | No Comments »

from http://alpinecity.org/PDF/TracyWallace.pdf Tracy Wallace – Incumbent Candidate for City Council An incumbent candidate, Tracy has been on the Alpine City Council since his successful election in 2005.  He’s married to Maureen Wallace, ... Read more..

Troy Stout—Candidate for City Council 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Alpine, Alpine City Council, other candidates, voting | No Comments »

from http://alpinecity.org/PDF/TroyStout.pdf Troy Stout—Candidate for City Council Being raised by my grandparents on a family farm in Hurricane, Utah helped me to develop a strong work ethic, an appreciation for the small ... Read more..