My allegiance is to no one but God and WE THE PEOPLE. The most pressing issues facing St. George are: 1. We want to continue to have one of the best trained and professional police forces in the State of Utah. I have managed multi-million dollar budgets. Ive been married to the former Sharon Davies for 27 years and am the proud father of four incredible children. Now, more than ever we must be engaged as citizens. I believe its crucial to help create and retain sustainable and good-paying jobs for our community. My concerns are taxes, water, our power grid and traffic. Ive been married to my amazing wife for 18 years and we have three super cool kids. We have some challenging issues and because of my experience, I'm in a unique position to help the city in moving forward. Pioneer Valley Hospital board. I am not a politician, but I do desire to be a public servant as I know my voice represents many who have felt voiceless. Transportation. National Coach and have worked with youth from every ethnic group. Matthew Heaton told St. George News that he dropped out of the race due to a family emergency. I will fight to make sure those leftist policies are not introduced into our city. Water supply. First, I will not compromise our freedoms and liberties set forth by God and our Founding Fathers. This, she said, was due to short staffing and pandemic restrictions. MISSION STATEMENT We the people of the Liberty Action Coalition join with our nation's Founders in declaring: "We hold these sacred truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, Property, and the Pursuit of Happiness.. That to secure these rights, government is . Ill fight to protect our Dixie heritage and stand up against those who try to bring hate into our community. Michelle is a fierce advocate for speaking truth and restoring the divinely inspired Constitutional principles in which this country was founded upon. Our 2 young kids are our entire world. The . Michelle Tanner. How would you describe yourself politically? Its not governments role to step in and make those decisions for us. We can and must do better. Our most pressing need is to enhance the management of our water resources to deal with the current drought and any droughts that lie in our future. This is me chasing and taking that chance to show everyone how much I care for and love St. George. When seconds count, you count on those who are well trained and equipped to respond at a moments notice. We are tasked with making sure that conservation measures, as well as the cultivation of new water resources, are always being discussed and acted upon. My top priority is advocating for proper role of government which is to protect life, liberty, and property. Ive been the wife of Dr. Kent McDonald for 45 years. Supporting nonprofit, arts, and cultural organizations. Natalie Larsen led the way with 9,119 votes, or 26.89% of the current vote share, followed by Michelle . Lastly, I am the furthest thing from a "Career Politician." We've seen far too many wolves in sheep's clothing take office in this state and country. Like the other candidates on the debate stage, she said that she doesnt want to see the Dixie name removed from the community. If elected to the City Council, I will work with City departments, builders and realtors to preserve what we are blessed to enjoy, while meeting the demands of the future. Weve raised five daughters here in St. George. The GIS division is responsible for providing geographic mapping and analysis for the City. I will not tolerate cancel culture. Its also, at least in part, the reason we cant fill over 700 state-wide vacancies in law enforcement.. He then introduced the four candidates vying for two seats on the St. George City Council: Greg Aldred, Natalie Larsen, Michelle Tanner and incumbent Councilman Vardell Curtis. He said he draws inspiration from: his mother, who was a nurse who taught him the importance of community service; Abraham Lincoln, who ran for office six times before being elected as U.S. President; and Albert Einstein, who once said that the only way to lose is to quit. Michelle is a true patriot, whose heart is set on the rights and liberty of the people. It sounds a little crazy, and it reminds me of the Jetsons but it might change the way we travel. By building bridges in our community, we will have the tools to overcome the challenges of a rapidly growing city, manage resources and land use, keep a fair and conscientious budget and continue to recover economically and socially from the Covid-19 pandemic. I will bring that same principle of representation to local office. A business woman, she, along with her husband, ran Larsens Frostop Drive-in. Well-Planned Growth and Development. Weve raised five daughters here in St. George. Ill work with developers and the planning commission to find solutions so all can live here and prosper. I also own and practice out of my own small medical clinic, Bella Tu Medical.I have traveled on multiple humanitarian missions with the St. George Rotary Club, as well as several non-profit organizations. I think Im the right candidate for the City Council because first and foremost, Im not a politician, Im a public servant. We are growing at a rapid pace. Through working with others, we learn to get along with people who have different ways of life.. As St. George continues to develop, traffic planning is a concern of mine. He has written for Zenger News, the Christian Science Monitor, the Barton Chronicle, North Star Monthly, and The Northland Journal, among others. Michelle Tanner is currently serving as one of the newest members of the St. George City Council. The Code Enforcement Team, comprised of two officers, plays an important role in providing a safe and healthy environment for our community. I also created a business in 2020 that focuses on videos, advertisements, and portfolios for locals interested in promoting their businesses and/or talents! I received a Bachelors degree in Nursing from BYU-I, and went on to receive a graduate degree and become a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the University of South Alabama. The reasons people find themselves without homes are endless and personal, but there are a few common causes that municipalities can address. I strongly support the men and women of law enforcement. Curtis said that while traffic is an issue, public safety tops his list of priorities. My daughters have blessed me with many grandkids thats what inspires me to run. 2. Ive earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degrees. As long as we recognize this as a community, we will be able to continue this and more for years to come. Weve seen it recently when these hostile cybercriminals can shut down everything until they get paid a ransom. We will be able to stay here for school, work, medical needs, and entertainment. I believe true change and movement toward a restoration of constitutional government and individual liberty starts at the local level. We can use creativity and courage to identify best practices, to consult with futurists, and to not only stand on our pioneer legacy, but live up to that heritage by breaking hard ground on the challenges of our own day. I received a BS in Nursing from St. Louis University in 1973. Local politics is so important to our daily lives, said Brown, a professor at Dixie State and co-chair of the Southern Utah Debate Commission. Serving has always been important to meand I have fun doing it! We have a large veteran population. Our God-given liberties and freedoms were articulated very clearly by our founding fathers, and I believe they cannot be compromised. Growth brings crime, thats why I support and back the Blue. Her family moved back to their roots in St. George, Utah when she was a young child. Retired military veteran andSt. George city council member, appointed in 2019. I believe in very limited government and regulations. 0.542 km away 300 whampoa drive (s) 327737. whampoa constituency office To educate others about those traditions and welcome newcomers who will make St. George their home, and weave the best traditions they will bring with them into the fabric of our community. Traffic planning with the continued growth of the area is a concern of mine. While Larsen did not respond to St. George News request for an interview, she did offer voters a glimpse of what kind of candidate she is during the debate. I will fight to preserve our unique local heritage and protect Dixie and what it means to Southern Utah. There are hundreds of children in the schools who are technically homeless. My vision is for us to maintain all of the reasons that attracted many of us here to begin with. Not defunding the police! I lean left of center on some issues and hold conservative values on others. St. George City Council candidates face off in debate concerning public We will be able to create a beautiful, safe, strong, and versatile community that will support our aging parents, engage our children, protect our lands and allow us to pursue our dreams here in the shadows of the red cliffs. Would you like to have the day's news stories delivered right to your inbox every evening? I understand how public services fall short for those without adequate transportation and access to power. I'll be representing issues that face the cost of living, cost of housing, workplace demands and help make those things more affordable, accessible, and balanced. Prior to becoming a Member of the City Council, I had the privilege of serving on the St. George Planning Commission. Im responsive to everyone and will help anyone when they have a problem they need to be addressed at the city level. As a healthcare provider I have a long history of being a patients rights advocate and I will continue to advocate for our individual health freedom. We are about moving forward. Im very supportive of our first responders. What do you want voters to know about you? The general election to decide which two candidates will win seats on the council, is Nov. 2. 435-619-9411. St. George must be a leader in preserving and honoring our history, and proactively teach new residents about our citys roots so they too can be proud of their new residence in Utahs Dixie. A board licensed nurse practitioner and a business woman, Tanner told St. George News that her lack of experience in the realm of politics is a non-issue. We live on land that historically belonged to the Paiute people, but by their own report, many of them dont feel safe here. Our communitys history and heritage are at risk. family and city officials gathering at the St. George .