Highly respected County Council Member Cort Ashton, the incumbent Republican in the Salt Lake County Race in which I am seeking election, has decided not to seek re-election.
Ashton cites “wearing too many hats” as the reason for not running again. Ashton is the VP of a private title company, has a family, and is active in the LDS church.
There are two other candidates who will compete for the Republican slot, Jeff Allen (who wins the endorsement of Ashton) and former state legislator Russell Cannon. Nate Hendricks is running on the Democrat ticket along with me on the Desert Greens Green Party of Utah ticket.
I have to say this for Mr. Ashton: One of the reasons that made him realize he was too busy, was that
After lengthy County Council meetings, he notes nonpolitical business often forces him to log up to 100 miles in his car. Kudos to Mr. Ashton for being environmentally responsible!
Two articles appeared in today’s Utah papers:
Ashton withdraws from race: 4 hopefuls left for S.L. County Council
Ashton won’t seek re-election to council–Too busy: County chairman is endorsing political newcomer Republican Jeff Allen
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 