CENTERVILLE -- Mayor Ron Russell is poised to retain his seat for another term, running unopposed this November.
Russell said he wants to focus on staying fiscally sound during the economic circumstances and make sure projects in the city -- including the Davis Cultural Arts Center -- continue to move forward as planned.
A large gap separated incumbents and challengers during September's primary election for the two council seats. Incumbent Justin Allen led the field followed by Sherri Lyn Lindstrom. Challengers Melissa Hogan and Brian Plummer round out the ballot.
Justin Allen
Allen's experience comes from serving on the board of trustees with UTA and as a commissioner with the Utah Quality Growth Commission. Politically, he was employed as deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah.
His political philosophies include smart growth and development, while concurrently maintaining the quality of life citizens of Centerville are accustomed to. He has played a major role in keeping revenue up in the city, which in turn has kept taxes low.
Allen feels among the big issues facing the city include keeping continued smart growth and development, and emergency preparedness.
Sherri Lyn Lindstrom
Lindstrom cited her previous service on the council, as well as her time as chairman of the parks and recreation committee, where she spearheaded and played a leading role in establishing the urban trail system. She also stated that she feels like she represents the average citizen's perspective and point of view and sees this as an advantage going into November's election.
Lindstrom's political philosophies are based on making decisions that benefit the community as a whole, and favoritism is not part of her agenda.
If re-elected, among her top priorities is working on ways to fund the remaining debris basin in Centerville Canyon to help protect people and property in case of flooding.
Melissa Hogan
Hogan's experience comes from volunteering and participating in Centerville Community for the past 14 years in educational, historical and business capacities.
Her belief is Centerville's most important asset is it's people, and being on the city council means being a spokesperson for the people and making well-informed, deliberate and wise representative decisions. She plans to focus on long-term vision for growth, preserving heritage, and promoting change for the benefit of families.
Although she recognizes several issues affecting Centerville in the next five years, one of the biggest is the possibility of light rail encumbering the Main Street corridor.
Brian Plummer
Plummer cites his academic background in political science and business among his qualifications in running for a city council seat.
His philosophical approach to city government is based on listening and being a voice of reason with constituents. Listening to a problem, opening up to discussion and coming to a reasonable conclusion are things he stresses as his political ideals.
One of the biggest issues he sees in Centerville is managing continued growth and becoming a center for commerce, while maintaining a small town atmosphere.
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