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Two Top of Utah House incumbents face off after redistricting

Last updated Friday, April 20, 2012 - 12:27pm

OGDEN -- A pair of Republican incumbents thrown into the same House race by redistricting both say gaining control of federal lands and using the money for education is at the top of their priority list.

Brad Galvez, of West Haven, faces off against Lee Perry, of Perry, for the House of Representatives District 29 seat, which was formed after a merger of District 2 and District 6.

The two candidates say that, right now, Utah has a one-of-a-kind opportunity to increase funding for education.

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Rep. Lee Perry plans town hall meeting Friday on House District 29 issues

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 12:25am

FARR WEST -- Rep. Lee Perry will meet with his constituents in the newly created Utah House of Representatives District 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Venture Academy Charter School, 1500 W. 400 North.

This legislative town hall meeting is for residents of eastern Brigham City, Perry, Willard, South Willard, Plain City, Farr West, Marriott-Slaterville, northwest Ogden, north West Haven and Taylor.

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Utah Democrats pay $5,000 for redistricting records

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:06pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Democrats are paying a $5,000 fee to obtain legislative records related to the state's redistricting process.

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Davis voting precincts lack, well, voters

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 9:15am

FARMINGTON -- Two of Davis County's 31 newly proposed voting precincts are in the middle of the Great Salt Lake.

Another 12 precincts have no registered voters in them because the precinct borders encompass only commercial, industrial or undeveloped properties.

Another 14 proposed precincts are home to 100 or fewer registered voters, Davis County Election Coordinator Pat Beckstead said.

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Public invited to redistricting talk

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 10:49pm

CLEARFIELD — At 6:30 p.m. today, several local politicians will discuss the effects of the Legislature’s redistricting efforts.

Among the planned speakers at the Clearfield American Legion Post, 345 Depot St., are state Sen. Jerry Stephenson, Reps. Curt Oda and Paul Ray and City Councilman Mark Shepherd. They also will answer general political questions from the audience after the discussion on redistricting.

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Kaysville mayor upset by city split in congressional map boundaries

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 8:41am

KAYSVILLE -- About 96 percent of Kaysville residents are now in the 1st Congressional District, while the remaining 4 percent live in the 2nd Congressional District.

And Mayor Steve Hiatt is upset about that.

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House, Senate OK map

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 1:39pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Late Monday night, a congressional map was approved by the House, 50-19, with five Republicans against and three Democrats voting in favor of the proposal during a special session.

It was then sent to the Senate for final approval.

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How's this for radical? Actually make government smaller

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 10:49am

Rep. Gage Froerer and I had lunch last week (Karen's! meat loaf!) and we came up with a great idea for what the Legislature should do in 2012.

It's simple: Take a year off from whacko ideas about declaring official guns, outlawing drooping pants and requiring everyone's taxes to be paid in Indian wampum.

Instead?

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Utah Dems angry at closed caucus meeting

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 17, 2011 - 1:04pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Democratic Party chairman became angry after the House Republican caucus voted to close its meeting.

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Redistricting forum planned for Salt Lake library

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 8:12am

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers and political activists will discuss the state’s redistricting process during a forum at the Salt Lake City Library.

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Redistricting forum planned for Salt Lake library

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, October 10, 2011 - 5:24pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers and political activists will discuss the state's redistricting process during a forum at the Salt Lake City Library.

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GOP lawmakers defend closed redistricting meetings

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, October 10, 2011 - 9:32am

SALT LAKE CITY -- Republican Utah lawmakers are defending their closed-door meetings last week on the task of setting new congressional district boundaries.

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