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Alvin Thurgood is a Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat A. Below are his responses to a six-question survey sent to him by the Standard-Examiner. The Standard-Examiner made an attempt to contact each candidate involved in a competitive race in Weber and Davis counties. 1. Why is the position you are running for important? A lot of people overlook the importance of local politics and how it can make an impact on your daily life. County commissioners over see local jurisdiction and administrative programs for the county. They have a direct impact on zoning laws, ...