22 0 obj 153 North 100 East . Full color spectrum These are the kinds ofpolicyissues that should be respectfully and vigorously debated in a healthy democracy. The contentious battle for Mayor between incumbent Mark Johnson and challenger Jesse Riddle has failed to create turnout thus far. <>stream Gained 112 votes from MONTANE C HAMILTON. <>stream I think that attempts to regulate and manage the growth through the use of the city government will ultimately prove less fruitful than allowing the free market toself-regulate. Tuesday, November 2, 2021. | Download Raw Summary Data. In combination with reasonable parking and lot size regulations on ADUs, this will help create more affordable housing. Election Information - Lehi City Election Information The following positions are up for election in the 2023 Lehi City Municipal Election. Statistically, Johnson's lead will not be overcome by Riddle. endstream Salt Lake County HERRIMAN Mayor Lorin Palmer: 2,136 Jared Esselman: 1,081 Clint Smith: 1,122 Nicole Grange: 194 MURRAY Mayor Clark Bullen: 2,146 Adam Kent Fitzgerald: 361 Brett A. Hales: 4,542 Alexander Teemsma: 293 TAYLORSVILLE City Council District 5 Robert (Bob) Knudsen: 455 endobj Multiple seat elections, like ours for city council, have calculation concerns that should be reconsidered next year. Lehi City Municipal Code 1-9-2 mandates that the City hold a primary system municipal election "whereby candidates for municipal office shall be nominated at a nonpartisan primary election". endstream 30 0 obj Citizens Party candidates Robert J. Believe it or not, every development in Lehi had a passing traffic study. 49 of the invalid ballots had signatures that didnt match the voter record. Yes, I supportthe PARC tax. endstream Following Albrecht, was Koivisto, who won five precincts, including her home precinct west of the Jordan River (LE13), Thanksgiving Point (LE24) and all three Traverse Mountain precincts (LE 18,20,25). Fox and Rod C. Olsen and Progressive Party candidate Frances M . During thattime,I have come to appreciate the many hours spent by caringLehi City employees doing their best to try and figure out a way to fit everyone into our sports programs. <>stream I love our city and moved here because I saw it as a great place to raise a family. A City Council Work Session is usually held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Lehi City Council Conference Room located at 153 North 100 East. Besides building out our parks and arts programs, I want to get fiber in Lehi. x Lehi City announces that its Police Department has created the community coalition Lehi Cares to focus on preventative m. She and was the only candidate to receive over 50% of voter support, with 58.9% of the ballots. On the night of November 2, when the firstelectionresults were posted, I called Mayor Johnson to congratulate him and wish him success in his second term. Heres Your To-Do List, Thanksgiving Point to host day of service for hungry children on Monday, Council approves new family crisis center, Main Street assisted living facility purchased by AHC, a Larry H. Miller Company, Carvana landlord lists Lehi location for $7.7 million, Lehi local brings first Houston TX Hot Chicken to Utah, Texas Instruments selects Lehi for expansion; creating 800 new jobs, Little Shop of Horrors delivers emotional punch, Part II: Driving tour features beautiful homes of Lehi settlers, Driving tour features beautiful homes of Lehi settlers, Lehi Historical Buildings: Iconic mansion home to Lehi sugar factory executive, Council hears summer water outlook after record snowpack, conservation still urged, Want to serve the community? %PDF-1.4 Ranked choice voting gets rid of the spoiler effect but does introduce the reverse spoiler effect and could lead to a less transparent process. 27 0 obj Since 2014,I have been working to help private industries come into Lehi to offer competitive ISP services. As a General Plan gets older the City Council receives more and more requests to alter these plans. 25 0 obj Eliminated. Lehi Planning Commission votes 5-2, sends positive recommendation for Thanksgiving Station concept, Lehi City named Utah Recycler of the Year, Copyright 2022 Point Publishing. they have our firewall IPs whitelisted. endobj Utahs new RCV Election Law is an opt-in statute and was not intended to override Lehi City Code. Lots of opportunities for Lehi volunteers, Lehi City creates Lehi Cares Coalition to aid youth, LPD to celebrate 17th annual Kids, Cops, and Christmas event, Lehi City announces fiber speed, options, pricing, Archive volunteer Robb Strong honored for service, Experts see no slowdown in Utahs real estate market, Mahe shares feelings about jury award and window blind cord safety, Guest Feature: Cycling the Jordan River Trailfrom Thanksgiving Point to Utah Lake. Mr. Riddle asserts that for the first time in its history, Lehi City failed to conduct a primary in 2021. endobj This sectionis clearonceLehi Cityelectsto participate in RCV,state lawpreemptsthe Cityfromconductinga primaryelection. As the bedrock principle of democracy,elections are much too consequential forthe lawto require any less. endobj My husband and I moved to Lehi the day after we got married in 1996. The city government,when it expands,will often try to put in greater regulation and restrictions in an effort to mold outcomes to their own desired ends rather than permitting the residents to pursue their own goals and outcomes. Gained 245 votes from AARON BULLEN. The dedicated and talented people on the Arts Council are providing a great service to our community and especially our youththey need more support. LFP: What are some ideas you have to handle the growth Lehi is facing? Gained 17 votes from ETHAN M. ERICKSON. One of these sections of state election code, 20A-4-602(5)(b) (Municipal Alternative Voting Methods Pilot Projects),states the following: Except as provided in Subsection 20A-4-603(9), an election officer of a participating municipality(i.e. I serve as a director of a local charity that supports mothers in crisis pregnancies and many know mefor my state level policy advocacy. x An ADA 508 Compliant Website, Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Tax. Lots of opportunities for Lehi volunteers, Lehi City creates Lehi Cares Coalition to aid youth, LPD to celebrate 17th annual Kids, Cops, and Christmas event, Lehi City announces fiber speed, options, pricing, Archive volunteer Robb Strong honored for service, Experts see no slowdown in Utahs real estate market, Mahe shares feelings about jury award and window blind cord safety, Guest Feature: Cycling the Jordan River Trailfrom Thanksgiving Point to Utah Lake, Albrecht and Southwick win re-election, Koivisto brings change. In the first results release as polls closed, Lehi incumbent Mayor MarkJohnson (3,425 votes) had the lead over challenger Jesse Riddle (2,056 votes), who ran the most expensive campaign in Lehi history, spendingnear$40,000. One cent for every $10 on sales in Lehi is a reasonable ask to get our parks built. She currently holds a 163 vote edge. My primary priority in my first year in office would be ensuring that the constitutional and natural rights of residents are upheld to the utmost degree,including the second amendment. endobj endobj In fact, the public record shows that beginning in 2018,RCV was discussed no less than10timesduring city council meetingsprior to the vote. The Utah County Clerk's office posted official election results on Tuesday, November 21. Listening to the people in our community and having open and honest communication is key to development in Lehi. LFP: Do you support Ranked Choice Voting and no Primary? In 10 years Lehi has grown by 30,000 residents! The General Plan also includes areas of very low-density agriculture with half-acre building lots that include animal rights. endobj I know that I have the skills and personality to continue to serve our Lehi family effectively and do so capably, honorably, and with integrity. I am seeking a third term because I care about your family and mine. Curtis, Owens laud Utah County election process during Faith in Elections Project visit, Lehi City Election 2021: Candidates profiled Series one, Copyright 2022 Point Publishing. endobj Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 768-7100 . The body of election law is clear thatanirreparable defectis onethatchangesthe outcome. We must revisit these plans. Although the general election turnout was better than Lehis primary turnout (20%) it was still lower than Utah Countys overall turnout of 33.8%. Lehi boys exit playoffs after cold shooting, Lehi-area tracksters complete final indoor events, Lehi boys send Bees home, Tigers are next, Lehi and Wasatch Front under winter storm warning, Utah leads the Country in new construction homes being built, Moving to Salt Lake City? Eliminated. . Lehi City Municipal Code 1-9-2 mandates that the City hold a primary system municipal election whereby candidates for municipal office shall be nominated at a nonpartisan primary election. Mr. Riddle is convinced that this omission results in an irreparable defect in the election process. endobj 32 0 obj That, in my opinion, is where the Citys legal issues began to go off the rails. elections The City Recorder is responsible for Municipal Elections. LFP: If elected, whatis the top priority you would like to work on during the first year? Unofficial election results are in. Two LPD officers recognized for domestic violence response, City Council votes to approve General Election results, Copyright 2022 Point Publishing. <>stream Alternating colors, How do display elimination bars: endstream Now, for arguments sake, letsassumethat theres something to Mr. Riddles argument that Lehi City missed something. Cedar City Mayor Wilson Edwards held on. But because Mr. Riddles missive goes beyond a policy debate about themeritsofRCV, and strikes at thelegalityof such a choice, I felt the need to provide the voters of Lehi City a brief summary of the Citys legal positionand to correct at least one aspect of the record asserted by Mr. Riddle. <>stream Gained 194 votes from CAMI PURTSCHERT. endstream The six candidates who won and will be on the final ballot . Whether its the family we grew up in or the family we have created, we all desire the best. The 2019 Lehi City Council election is officially over. We need placesfor our children and grandchildren to live in Lehi and somehow manage to keep the legacy of family farms and community pride intact. xx#Y-yNu (z Please wait a few minutes and try again. <>stream This changes the longform description FAQs to describe Preferential Block Voting, Rotate the names of candidates on the top bar, Only show winners, hiding eliminated candidates. Our City Council set aside nearly 170 years of our one-person one-vote tradition by adopting Rank Choice Voting (RCV). 24 0 obj Lehi boys exit playoffs after cold shooting, Lehi-area tracksters complete final indoor events, Lehi boys send Bees home, Tigers are next, Lehi and Wasatch Front under winter storm warning, Utah leads the Country in new construction homes being built, Moving to Salt Lake City? Gray them out We must have the tools in the development code to make sure any amount of new density does notnegatively impact the surrounding community through traffic failures, safety reduction, lack of parking, or loss of our historical heritage. Showing print-friendly content. First-term Councilwoman Paige Albrecht kept her seat with 5,250 votes. I commit to continuously reviewing this plan, which guides and promotes responsible development. x Its not just Lehi that is growingSaratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain are essentially bedroom communities. Refresh in 60 seconds . which pertain to the nonpartisan primary system for municipal elections, are adopted and incorporated by reference.(emphasis added). LFP: If elected, what is the top priority you would like to work on during the first year? I am concerned with the unprecedented growth we are seeing in Lehi, and though not against growth and development, there needs to be more responsibility when it comes to approving new zoning changes and development. Lehis municipal election of 2021 wasfree, fair, and legal. The Lehi City Council approved ranked choice voting in April, eliminatinga primary election. 35 0 obj In 2021 an updated General Plan will be presented to the city council for adoption. You can also register to vote on Election Day at Lehi City Hall. Randy Lewis (inc.): 3,826 City Council Jesse Bell: 6,311 Cecilee Price-Huish: 5,884 Beth Child: 5,412 Seth Robert Wright: 3,060 CENTERVILLE Mayor Clark Wilkinson (inc.): 2,918 Lawrence Wright: 1,504 City Council Gina Hirst: 2,502 Spencer Summerhays: 2,489 Nannette S. Smith: 1,762 Stephanie (McIntyre) Ivie (inc.): 1,598 Bond Proposition For: 1,998 TheCity was well aware thatifweopted into RCV, state law precluded conducting a primary. 10 0 obj The city is growing at a rather rapid rate. endobj Its an honor to serve Lehi. endobj The Lehi City Council approved ranked choice voting in April, eliminating a primary election. x Southwick stronghold precincts in old town, LE2 and LE3 were neck and neck for best performing turnout at 42.5% and 42.0%, respectively. xx(E# &:o If the problem persists, open a ticket on our support page 28 0 obj 11 0 obj The third and final seat was won by challenger Katie Koivisto with 3,969 votes. Lehi has the opportunity to build two regional parks, a center for the performing arts, and the continuation of building out trails that provide connectivity throughout the city. Terms for these seats will be four (4) years, January 2024- December 2027. The following is the first in a series of two articles sharing information about city council candidates and both mayoral candidates. Desaturated purple to orange spectrum endobj endstream I think that alternative forms of voting are useful things to explore but I have my reservations when it comes to implementing ranked choice voting particularly when there is no primary. City government is where we can affect real change! <>stream This article features five candidates. xx#Nu | 49 of the invalid ballots had signatures that didnt match the voter record. 1 0 obj Gained 83 votes from MONTANE C HAMILTON. District 1 remains tight, although Victoria Petro-Eschler inched further ahead Thursday with 52.7% of the vote, followed by Blake Perez with 47.3%. endobj Showing interactive content. <>stream However, if elected I will do everything I can to change it back to a Primary system. Maybe that's because they step in to lead the city at the crossroads of it existence. She and was the only candidate to receive over 50% of voter support, with 58.9% of the ballots. Show interactive instead? No. In his Letter to the Editor dated November16, 2021, Jesse Riddle offers his legalopinion that Lehis 2021 municipalelection suffersfrom an irreparable defectbecausethe Cityfailed to conduct aprimary. endobj endstream I would prefer that voting alternatives besides RCVbe explored,such as score voting and approval voting. We have seen how our current City Council votes, and it is time for some new, fresh voices and perspectives. For the first time in nearly eight years, Lehi City will swear in a new Mayor. This article features four candidates, the next article will feature the remaining five. 23 0 obj As of Monday afternoon, the Utah County Elections office had received 3,616 ballots from Lehi voters, out of a total active voter roll of 37,639. xx(E# &:o During my first year I want to work on getting the first residents connected to the Lehi Fiber Network. All ballots are active in the first round, Eliminated: 355 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 541 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 1,158 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 1,430 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 1,581 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 2,302 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive, Eliminated: 3,204 votes redistributed to remaining candidates or became inactive. Before advancing toward a radical and novel change in our elections, the City should also have a reasonable legal basis for their actionsand this too should be in writing. endobj xx#Y-yNu (z The amount of use someone will find in a park is something that will vary from resident to resident, but the PARC tax would apply to all residents regardless of how often they use the park, if they want the park, or if they voted for or against the tax. endstream endobj The third and final seat was won by challenger Katie Koivisto with 3,969 votes. There must be a balance to the growth. I have been working at the Lehi Legacy Center for the past 14 years. Mayor Wilson wins re-election and Paul Hancock and Chris Condie win City Council seats. There were a dozen or so candidates and the top six vote getters were selected to move on to the general election which will take place on November 8th. A primary also makes for a less confusing general election by lowering the number of candidates on the ballot. We need a full contingency plan for our culinary water usage as our water table continues to decline at two feetper year. Members Present: Mark Johnson, Mayor . If you are just visiting the site, just wait a bit and it should be back soon. Gained 123 votes from LORI MCINTOSH LE. As a member of the City Council,I will keep our goals and traditions firmly in mind when considering amendments to the General Plan. Not every plan presented to the City Council should be approved and yet itseems like they always are. The Traverse Mountain areas single vote strategy looks to have played a part in this years election by propelling Koivisto to the win. The first thing that comes to mind is: Just because it is a seemingly empty field does not mean we must build on it.A lot of the growth inLehi isnt due to new move-ins, but people who were born and raised here and are staying as they get married and start families of their own. 20 0 obj Countywide Summary Results 2021 Municipal General Election November 2, 2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS Utah County, Utah Provo City Council - City Wide 1 Vote For 1 TOTAL VOTE % Write-In: Tom Sitake Sr. 610 4.25% Write-In: Undeclared Write-In 93 0.65% Write-In Totals 703 4.89% Not Assigned 0 0.00% Provo City Council - District 2 Vote For 1 TOTAL VOTE % endstream <>stream endobj 8&2O@`qo[tce cccCtgPxV I support holding a Primary in the future. participating in RCV)that will conduct a multi-candidate race under Subsection (5)(a)maynotconduct a primary election related to that race.(emphasis added). x x Albrecht continued her dominant primary finish by winning 16 out of the citys 24 precincts in the general. Utah Senate passes bill on Wednesday allowing exemptions from vaccine mandate, Alpine School District Board votes to begin closing process on 5 schools, including Lehi Elementary, Old friends meet monthly to share memories, laughs, Lehi girls survive tough test to move on in playoffs, Copyright 2022 Point Publishing. xx#nl 'jUd vO? Salt Lake County's ranked choice simulation projects Richard D.M. x Im on the School Community Council for Lehi Elementary School, the Miss Lehis Outstanding Teen Committee and the Lehi CityParks, Trails and Trees Committee. First-term Councilwoman Paige Albrecht kept her seat with 5,250 votes. Hemmert finished only 206 votes behind Koivisto and Black only 258 behind the third-place finisher. x Lehi City does not have the statutory authority to certify any person who seemingly prevailed in the General Election in light of the failure to follow the requirements under Lehi City Municipal Code 1-9-2, as no candidate in the General election was nominated.State law also mandates that a City cannot certify a person elected when a person declared elected was not eligible for the office at the time of the election. endstream The Lehi City Council approved ranked choice voting in April, eliminating a primary election. Lehi boys exit playoffs after cold shooting, Lehi-area tracksters complete final indoor events, Lehi boys send Bees home, Tigers are next, Lehi and Wasatch Front under winter storm warning, Utah leads the Country in new construction homes being built, Moving to Salt Lake City? If you own the web site, please verify with your hosting company if your server is up and running and if I have a refined approach to problem solving and innovation that I believe will make this balanced future a reality for our city. Southwick won on voter turnout by winning three of the citys highest turnout precincts (LE 1,2,3) in the old town area. Second-term Councilman Mike Southwick followed Albrecht with 4,135 votes out of the 9,052 total ballots counted. Im running for City Council because I am uniquely prepared for the job, and I love serving Lehi. Heres Your To-Do List, Thanksgiving Point to host day of service for hungry children on Monday, Council approves new family crisis center, Main Street assisted living facility purchased by AHC, a Larry H. Miller Company, Carvana landlord lists Lehi location for $7.7 million, Lehi local brings first Houston TX Hot Chicken to Utah, Texas Instruments selects Lehi for expansion; creating 800 new jobs, Little Shop of Horrors delivers emotional punch, Part II: Driving tour features beautiful homes of Lehi settlers, Driving tour features beautiful homes of Lehi settlers, Lehi Historical Buildings: Iconic mansion home to Lehi sugar factory executive, Council hears summer water outlook after record snowpack, conservation still urged, Want to serve the community? 13 0 obj I am not in favor of the PARC tax. You can now create a customized list of races. I truly believe it will benefit all of our families as we build venues where memories can be made. An ADA 508 Compliant Website, Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Tax. xx# Nu While school board elections are held at the same time as municipal elections, RCV is not currently available for school board, as those elections are governed by state law, not city charter. endobj Id like to see the arts get the funding they need as well. Also, Ihope the City uses the $85,000 they saved not having a primary election toward the all-abilities playground at Family Park, or the dog park at Willow Park. Mr.RyanWood, Lehi City attorney,disagreed with my assessment. Alpine City 24/7 Access Alpine City Office 20 N Main Street Alpine, Utah 84004 American Fork City 24/7 Access American Fork City Library 64 South 100 East American Fork, Utah 84003 <>stream Eliminated. In the large field of nine City Council candidates, voters expressed their satisfaction with the direction of the city by giving incumbents Chris Condie and Paul Hancock the nod for re-election. Num F5n]t.E3F)ezotf> f:sx136S,2^^{YNjeHb~UK;u}e]!#TaW>XIAF:E80*Ni;@a1b ?[8}a1~Cf-I]N$5LO)17 *WStf6J0CJ1x$mZVH8~A~bhXAU;wDb);(LIX>;R\;yqBwS3Qb,o-`'+.d5Drq=\loC6(Kn>S>sR5HnQju^? Serving all Lehi neighborhoods including: Kiln | Traverse Mountain | The Exchange | Holbrook Farms | Main Street | Cold Spring Ranch, Voters reelect Johnson, Condie and Hancock, PARC tax passes, Koivisto says no to re-election bid; Albrecht and Southwick undecided, Congressman Owens to serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Council to reduce number of Planning Commissioners, 2023 Legislative session starts; how to engage with your legislators, City leaders share 2023 goals, look ahead, City Council set to raise power rates again, cites rising energy costs, Bateman updates Council on ASD: Boundaries, district split and new schools, Christofferson and Maloy selected for legislative committee chair assignments, Commissioners split on West Main Street proposal. Serving all Lehi neighborhoods including: Kiln | Traverse Mountain | The Exchange | Holbrook Farms | Main Street | Cold Spring Ranch, Lehi City Election 2021: Candidates profiled Part II, Koivisto says no to re-election bid; Albrecht and Southwick undecided, Congressman Owens to serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Council to reduce number of Planning Commissioners, 2023 Legislative session starts; how to engage with your legislators, City leaders share 2023 goals, look ahead, City Council set to raise power rates again, cites rising energy costs, Bateman updates Council on ASD: Boundaries, district split and new schools, Christofferson and Maloy selected for legislative committee chair assignments, Commissioners split on West Main Street proposal. <>stream Gained 2,279 votes from PAUL HANCOCK. ^ endstream 34 0 obj I openly opposed the elimination of the Primary at the time thecouncil voted to remove it. I hope to offer my tireless work ethic and informed reasoning ability to lead Lehi into a bright future. endobj Statewide Federal ; Congressional ; Statewide Offices In this election, there would have been only four candidates instead of nine. Lehi City Council Meeting 1 April 13, 2021 . Monumental changes are under way in Lehi. If the tax passes,I will insist that the money is spent on parks, not other projects outside the proper role of municipal government, If the tax does not pass, I will respect the will of the people by not voting to place the tax on the ballot again. Lehi boys exit playoffs after cold shooting, Lehi-area tracksters complete final indoor events, Lehi boys send Bees home, Tigers are next, Lehi and Wasatch Front under winter storm warning, Utah leads the Country in new construction homes being built, Moving to Salt Lake City? Lehi has the land and the concepts for several great parks, and I dont want to wait to get them built out. I think that the expansionary tendency of governments ought to be avoided and that disputes should be resolved privately as much aspossible. The City Council created ordinances for details such as requirements to become a candidate on the ballot and how many candidates voters can rank. Let me be clear, I am all about less government in our lives and I believe we are taxed beyond what is necessary and prudent and would like to see taxes reduced, taxes disguised asfeeseliminated, and more money put back into our citizens pockets. In the new generalplan,there are 550 new residences planned to be added on main street downtown.There are another 550 additional residences planned to be added to main street to the west of 500 W. Can Main Street handle this? The citys lowest turnout came from LE14, the area between Ashton Gardens and I15, which finished at 17.4%. xx#3r4* a 33 0 obj In this situation A wins despite B having more support. <>stream The City elected not to exercise the exceptionallowed under 603(9). <>stream Because RCV was voted in by our current City Council, I am obligated to support it during this current election. Ive reported on the last 83 Lehi CityPlanning Commission meetings and havewritten hundreds of stories about remarkable residents, community businesses and events for the Lehi Free Press. Mark Johnson, Mayor (incumbent) endstream endstream x[sF?ti)qBH (S' o &-}2/_,3"{w$(& Koivisto will bring a new face to council chambers after besting four-term incumbent, Johnny Revill (3,602) and challengers Matt Hemmert (3,763) and Cody Black (3,711). The three rooms and the 85-seat theater at the Lehi Arts Center is woefully inadequate for the top-notch community theater productions, nine childrens theater workshops and performancesthe Lehi Symphonic Band, the Lehi Chorale, recitals and art classes that are held there. Lehi Code also provides that the word "shall" means the act referenced is "mandatory". 2021 Municipal Primary Election Utah County August 10, 2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS Utah County Spanish Fork City Council Vote For 2 TOTAL VOTE % BRET BILLS 982 10.35% . x endobj I would like to remove the citys prohibition of mother-in-law type apartments (ADUs) in 23% of the city andreduce or remove the $4,253 impact fee charged to those renting out a basement. Itwasdiscussed and debated numerous timesin city council meetings prior to the vote. endobj The General Election will be conducted on November 2, 2021. With campaign seasoncoming to a close, Lehi voters had a chance to make their voice heard on Tuesday.
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