Butt-arse defeated his opponent, currently with about a 1500 vote margin leard. My condolences to folksin District 10.
| STATE SENATOR DISTRICT #10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| Number of Precincts | 95 | ||
| Precincts Reporting | 95 | 100.0 % | |
| Times Counted | 38049/56744 | 67.1 % | |
| Total Votes | 36679 | ||
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| JOHN RENDELL | DEM | 16596 | 45.25% |
| D. CHRIS BUTTARS | REP | 18089 | 49.32% |
| STEVE MAXFIELD | CON | 1971 | 5.37% |
| Write-in Votes | 23 | 0.06% | |
So far, Butt-arse is goin’ down!!! (only 3% reporting, though….) – https://secure.slco.org/clerk/elections/results/public/
| STATE SENATOR DISTRICT #10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| Number of Precincts | 95 | ||
| Precincts Reporting | 3 | 3.2 % | |
| Times Counted | 15368/56744 | 27.1 % | |
| Total Votes | 14857 | ||
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| JOHN RENDELL | DEM | 7547 | 50.80% |
| D. CHRIS BUTTARS | REP | 6531 | 43.96% |
| STEVE MAXFIELD | CON | 770 | 5.18% |
| Write-in Votes | 9 | 0.06% | |
http://electionresults.utah.gov/xmlData/30001.html
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McKinney/Clemente
Total (as of 8:40pm MST) – 0.09% 231
Nader/Gonzalez – 0.77% 2,024
https://secure.slco.org/clerk/elections/results/public/
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS 2008 GENERAL ELECTION SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH EARLY VOTE AND ABSENTEE https://secure.slco.org/clerk/elections/results/public/
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Total
Number of Precincts 989
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 140408/521039 26.9 %
Total Votes 139040
BARACK OBAMA DEM 77345 55.63%
JOHN MCCAIN REP 57795 41.57%
CHARLES O."CHUCK" BALDWIN CON 825 0.59%
BOB BARR LIB 765 0.55%
RALPH NADER PAF 1177 0.85%
GLORIA LA RIVA SAL 28 0.02%
CYNTHIA MCKINNEY GRE 111 0.08%
Write-in Votes 994 0.71%
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT #1
Total
Number of Precincts 72
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 10550/42250 25.0 %
Total Votes 10153
MORGAN BOWEN DEM 6884 67.80%
ROB BISHOP REP 2891 28.47%
KIRK D. PEARSON CON 131 1.29%
JOSEPH GEDDES BUCHMAN LIB 236 2.32%
Write-in Votes 11 0.11%
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT #2
Total
Number of Precincts 580
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 77647/276035 28.1 %
Total Votes 76014
JIM MATHESON DEM 57460 75.59%
BILL DEW REP 16981 22.34%
DENNIS RAY EMERY CON 364 0.48%
MATHEW ARNDT LIB 1102 1.45%
Write-in Votes 107 0.14%
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT #3
Total
Number of Precincts 337
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 52211/202754 25.8 %
Total Votes 50427
BENNION L. SPENCER DEM 22177 43.98%
JASON CHAFFETZ REP 26522 52.59%
JIM NOORLANDER CON 1665 3.30%
Write-in Votes 63 0.12%
GOVERNOR
Total
Number of Precincts 989
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 140408/521039 26.9 %
Total Votes 137842
BOB SPRINGMEYER DEM 47670 34.58%
JON M. HUNTSMAN, JR. REP 87289 63.33%
“SUPERDELL” DELL SCHANZE LIB 2672 1.94%
Write-in Votes 211 0.15%
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Total
Number of Precincts 989
Precincts Reporting 0 0.0 %
Times Counted 140408/521039 26.9 %
Total Votes 136421
JEAN WELCH HILL DEM 60127 44.07%
MARK L. SHURTLEFF REP 71830 52.65%
W. ANDREW MCCULLOUGH LIB 4404 3.23%
Write-in Votes
Today’s Deseret News has a piece on the Utah Senate race in West Jordan in which incumbent Butt-arse (my pet name for Chris Buttars) is fighting to retain. According to the article, A Dan Jones poll reveals that the race is statistically a tie.
Butt-arse has demonstrated, through his words and actions over the years, that he is against anything that involves people making choices for themselves. His mission is to have as much government interference in peoples’ private lives as possible.
Butt-arse’s past positions resulting in proposed legislation include anti-gay clubs in schools, anti-gay marriage or gay rights, and anti-evolution and pro-creationism theory ("Intelligent Design" – an attempt to refute evolution), as well as tuition tax credits (the precursor to vouchers).
Here’s a quote by Butt-arse that I found on the website linked below:
“Well, there’s a lot of things we vote on that we don’t understand, but I would rather stand on the principle of ‘let’s go for it.’ “ — Salt Lake Tribune quotes Chris Buttars
Be sure to check out this site and encourage everyone in District 10 to vote against Chris Butt-arse!
Save Me From My Senator – Chris Buttars Scares Me.
It was started as a result of dire frustration by a constituent of his. It’s chock full of really useful information, including
101 Reasons to Get Rid of Chris Buttars, Tools for Citizens to use in the Fight, news and blog articles, and lots more.
See my past posts on this candidate: Continue reading
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Tagged chris buttars, education, gay issues, gay rights, human rights, politics, Utah, utah legislature
It’s been well over a year since Sugarhouse merchants were forced to move from their locations so that a rich developer could level the building and erect a newer high rise structure. Well, the building was leveled (nearly a year ago), but nothing else has happened.
Today’s Deseret news reports that developer Craig Mecham has been issued the directive by Salt Lake City to fill the “crater” that sits in the middle of the Sugarhouse buisness district.
Of course Mr. Mecham has complained to the city about the cost of leveling the old structure and blames the city’s plannign commission for not helping him move his project along more quickly and claims that he is not in a financial position to obtain financing and feels he is being singled out.
Give me a break.
Mecham should have put all his ducks in a row before he ever evicted the tenants that made Sugarhouse what is was. As it is now, the tenants are gone, many of them not yet able to open their businesses elsewhere and the heart of Sugarhouse is ruined, inlcuding the economical impact of Mecham’s irresponsible, greedy actions.
Utah has a 6 month old mutual commitment registry, which, if taken advantage of, should permit non-married couples (including same sex partnerships) the opportunities afforded of married couples. I’ve pasted a description of the registry at the end of this post.
Today’s Salt Lake Tribune’s article on the registry highlights a gay couple and their impressions so far of the registry. Mostly, it seems, it’s more of a symbolic gesture at this point. No concrete benefits have been realized yet by couples and no employer has yet to offer domestic partner benefits
Still, for Utah, this is progress.
What is the mutual-commitment registry?
Unmarried couples, both same sex and opposite sex, and other pairs of financially interdependent adults, such as person who cares for an aging parent, can sign up. The voluntary registry allows Salt Lake City to recognize nonmarried relationships of mutual commitment and support.
What are the benefits?
Employers who offer domestic-partner benefits can use the registry to determine a worker’s eligibility. Registered individuals will be allowed visitation rights at city hospitals and access to family discounts offered at city-owned facilities, such as recreation centers.
What do residents have to do to enroll?
– Sign a statement, provided by the city recorder, declaring you are “solely and mutually committed to each other.” – Document that both partners are at least 18 years old, unmarried and share a primary address in Salt Lake City. – Pay a $25 fee. – Agree to terminate the mutual-commitment contract if the relationship ends. – Prove financial interdependence by providing three supporting documents.
Source: Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office
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Tagged domestic partnership rights, gay issues, gay rights, politics, Utah
MEDIA RELEASE – IMAGINE PEACEFEST
3rd Annual Imagine Peacfest
Contact information: Deanna Taylor, 801.631.2998,info@imaginepeacefest.org
3rd Annual Imagine Peacefest will highlight films, music, and children’s artwork
Salt Lake City – The 3rd Annual Imagine Peacefest will be held at Library Plaza, downtown Salt Lake City,
September 20, 2008 from 12noon to 6pm. The event is being held in tandem with the International Day of Peace, September 21st.
“Imagine Peacefest is an opportunity for people to come enjoy a variety of ways to experience the concept of peace in our world,” says Deanna Taylor, co-founder of Imagine Peacefest. “The goal of the festival is to provide a fun, interactive afternoon of art while raising awareness of the need for peace, sustainability and social justice. We hope that this event will inspire community members to become more involved in local projects and organizations that promote global peace and justice.”
Imagine Peacefest features activities and entertainment for all ages. Displays of art by area school children and local musicians, who donate their time and talents, are featured. Films and a panel discussion provide education on global peace and current issues facing the world. Booths are available for children and adults to learn, create art and participate in a variety of ways during the event.
The Eyes Wide Open Exhibit will be on display throughout the entire event on the plaza.
"The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) created its traveling exhibition, Eyes Wide Open: The Cost of War, to honor fallen U.S. military personnel and Iraqi civilians. Eyes Wide Open: The Cost of War Utah focuses on the specific costs of war to the state of Utah,” states Brenda Chung of Cache Valley Peaceworks. “ The exhibit includes over 20 pairs of boots representing fallen servicemen and women from Utah, plus boots added by request of the families of the fallen from Mendon and Salt Lake City, Utah, and a visual representation of the Iraqi civilian casualties. This exhibit is part of AFSC’s national Eyes Wide Open: The Human Cost of War networks. “Since the Eyes Wide Open state exhibits embarked on their tour around the nation in June 2007, the exhibits have been shown in 44 states. The results have been remarkable as the message of the human cost of war has expanded to an ever wider audience. Since it’s debut in October 2007, the Utah exhibit has been shown several times in cities and towns across the state.”
Inside the library downstairs will be a children’s display of art on the theme of Peace, organized by Westminster Roots and Shoots.
“Roots and Shoots groups from around the Salt Lake Valley will be participating in the Imagine Peace Festival by bringing peace doves to fly and open the event. This symbol of peace, will soar at all Roots and Shoots Peace Day Events around the globe,” states Monica Ferreira, Community Outreach Coordinator of the Westminster Roots and Shoots. “The Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots strives to foster a respect and understanding of all cultures and beliefs and promotes care and concern for animals, humans and the environment. We feel that if compassion and understanding is given to the whole world, peace will follow”.
A children’s “peace story time” will also be held with the reading of two books on the theme of Peace.
Two films will be shown in the library’s 4th floor conference room: “Peace One Day” about the advent of International Day of Peace and “A Soldier’s Peace”, made by Utahn Marshall Thompson, an Iraq War Vet who walked across Utah to tell his story. His film will be followed by a panel discussion including Thompson, Kim Sprangunde of Military Families Speak Out and Andy Figorski of Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans for Peace.
Local musicians Gary Stoddard, Slick Rock Gypsies, Andy Monaco, Rich Wyman, Ric Shirett, and Leo’s Ego will provide continuous live music on the plaza just outside the library.
More information: info@imaginepeacefest.org or 801-631-2998
http://www.imaginepeacefest.org
2008 Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:00 noon: Opening – Amphitheater, Plaza at Library Square, Salt Lake City
NOTE: The
Eyes Wide Open Exhibit: The Human Cost of War
will be on display for the duration of the Imagine Peacefest event.
The exhibit is provided by Cache Valley Peaceworks and the American Friends Service Committee. Downstairs in Library
noon to 5:00pm ~ Art Display
Meeting Rooms A and B sponsored by Blue Sky Institute
Peace Story Time for Children at 2:00pm in the Art Display Room of these books
(Readers provided by student members of Westminster College Roots and Shoots) Continue reading
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Tagged imagine peacefest, peace, social justice, sustainability, Utah
Recently I have posted pieces on A Cup of Joe Coffee Shop and tenants in the Artspace Building in Salt Lake City being ousted from their space. Even more recently the Salt Lake City Weekly had a feature article on the issue.
Here is the latest news, as written to me from a person who has been involved in this from the beginning.
John Fitzen, an outspoken member of the Artspace Tenants Association
had a court date this morning. His attorney Kent Fillmore, who has
been representing the residents pretty much for free, suffered a
seizure last week and was hospitalized. He was in the hospital again
on Monday. On Monday he filed a request with the court to postpone
the hearing today because of his incapacity. He spoke with the court
recorder directly. This morning, he called the attorney for the
prosecution, Kirk Cullimore, told him he was going back into the
hospital today, and asked to postpone the hearing. Mr. Cullimore said
no. Mr Fitzen, his wife and 7 year old daughter have been locked out
of their apartment without so much as a change of clothes.
Mr Fitzen had been in touch with the ACLU on Monday, knowing of Mr.
Fillmore’s incapacity, but they have not yet been able to work on the
case. We have called Luke Garrott, the City Council member for the area.
Readers, please contact Luke Garrott:
luke.garrott@slcgov.com
801.535.7600
801.535.7651 (FAX)
801.535.7654 (Comment Line – 24 hour voice mail)
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Tagged Activism, community, corporate corruption, local business, slumlords, small business, Utah
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 