Archive for May, 2011
“Vote for the lesser of 2 evils”?!
Posted by Roger Brown in Civics, elections on May 10, 2011
Came across this personal story today:
When I was at Ricks College in 1972, President Harold B. Lee came to talk to us in October, just before that years election. he talked about many things, then he talked about the election, America, etc., and said this: “Before you vote study out the candidates and the issues and make a decision as to who you want to vote for. Then, get down on your knees and pray for a confirmation that your decision is the correct one.” I have done this many times and as I have walked to the polls, actually changed my mind because of inspiration on who I would vote for.
Consider also, if you vote for what is correct principle, is your vote ever wasted? I remember when I was at Ricks College, President of the Student Senate. I was able travel to Salt Lake to meet with Pres. Ezra Taft Benson. …
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At this time, as we were talking, President Benson interrupted me and said this: “Mike, if you vote for the lesser of two evils you are still voting for evil and you will be judged for it. You should always vote for the best possible candidate, whether they have a chance of winning or not, and then, even if the worst possible candidate wins, the Lord will bless our country more because more people were willing to stand up for what is right.“
(emphasis added; source: Mike Thompson – http://consciencecom.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html )
Very interesting! I’d like to verify the quote but it seems true. I hope it is.
Since the 2008 election I’ve tried not to vote for the “lesser of 2 evils”.
I hope more of us are willing to do that and I hope we really will be blessed for it i pray.
P.S. Makes me think too that I hope we get open primaries in Utah where there is only 1 primary election with candidates from ALL of the parties. Then the top 2 from that go on to the November election, even if they’re both from the same party.
-Roger B.
Planning Commission Meeting – May 11th
Posted by Roger Brown in good ideas, Provo, public hearing on May 3, 2011
5:00pm @ 351 W. Center St. (city center)
Public Hearing:
ITEM 1* Provo City requests an ordinance text amendment to adopt architectural guidelines for new buildings, building additions, and exterior alterations to existing buildings on properties along South State Street between the intersection of 900 East and State Street and 1860 South. Spring Creek, Provost, Provost South Neighborhoods 11-0007OA
Background?
The Provo State Street Improvement Project is primarily focused on improving safety on south State St. between
900 South and 1860 South. Provo City and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) are planning to
add or improve the parkstrip, curb and gutter along the east side of the street. Plans also include shoulder
widening and a 10’ multi-use path.
News article: Provo unveils improvement plans for State Street
reminder – tonight’s Public Hearings – May 3rd
Posted by Roger Brown in council meeting, public hearing on May 3, 2011
Hi, just a reminder about tonight’s public hearings that start at 7:00 PM.
That’s the usual city Council meeting at the city center at 351 W. Center St.
At the bottom of this e-mail is a list of them; there’s about a dozen.
These are the ones that I think will be the most interesting:
- Whether or not to create a connector road extending 1350 E. northward to
connect with Seven Peaks Blvd. (pages 95 through 111 with some interesting maps
in there!) - Whether or not to add protections for the hillsides(benches) in the SE part
of town in the Provost and South Provost neighborhoods. (pages 81 – 87) - Whether or not to amend the campaign finance disclosure laws for city
elections and whether to increase the candidate filing fee to $75 (pages 33 -
36) - There are also various budget items for you financial watchhawks!
For details — see the attached document from council staff and then scroll
to the page numbers listed above in ()’s
If you can’t make it, make sure to take the time to send your input/feedback to our council members:
http://provocitizens.net/take-action/provo-city-council/
Again, the short list of what’s happening tonight is below and the details are in the attachment.
Thanks,
Roger Brown
801-356-1032
~~~ Meeting Agenda ~~~
* A public hearing regarding a resolution appropriating $384,740
in various funds for expenses relating to the Convention Center Development fees
and applying to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 (11-079BA)
* A public hearing to consider a resolution changing the Provo City General Plan
land use designation of approximately 9.85 acres of real property located
generally at 589 North Lakeshore Drive from Residential to Agricultural.
(10-0002GPA)
* A public hearing to consider a resolution amending the
Provo City General Plan land use policies for the Southeast Area and the Provost
South Neighborhood for real property located generally along the mountainside
from 300 North to 1400 South. (10-0003GPA)
* A resolution tentatively
adopting a tentative budget for Provo City Corporation for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 (11-092RO)
* A public hearing to consider a resolution amending the Provo City General Plan Map
8.1 Major and Local Streets Plan to remove a proposed collector road located
generally at Seven Peaks Boulevard between Center Street and 300 South.
(10-0001S)
* A public hearing to consider a resolution amending Section 1
(Introduction), Section 5 (Existing Conditions), and Section 6 Improvement
Progam) of the existing Transportation Master Plan for the City of Provo, Utah,
and amending the Provo City General Plan to include the Transportation Master
Plan as part of the Transportation Section of the General Plan
(11-0001GPA)
* A public hearing to consider a resolution amending
sanitation fees on the Provo City Consolidated Fee Schedule
(11-061CFS-CA)
* An ordinance adopting Provo City Code Section 2.05.015 -
Candidate Filing Fees, and amending Provo City Code Section 2.05.010 -
Definitions and Section 2.05.040 – Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements
(11-077OA)
* A resolution tentatively adopting a tentative budget for the
Redevelopment Agency of Provo City Corporation for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 (11-090RDA- RO)
* A resolution appropriating $85,957 in the tax increment fund for contract payments and
applying to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011(11-080RDA)
* A resolution tentatively adopting a tentative budget for the Provo City Storm
Water Special Service District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and
ending June 30, 2012 (11-093RO)
~~~ End of Agenda ~~~
Attached: council staff document with details
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