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I sent a survey out to all of the candidates for Eagle Mountain Mayor and City Council. I have published the answers that I received from the candidates. You can get more information and follow the candidates on our Election Center page. Below is a list of those questions, with a link to the answers. I thank the candidates for their response to the survey.
Question 1: Roads. Roads are usually always a topic of interest during election cycles. Do you feel your city has adequate roads, why? What will you do to improve the roads in your city?
Question 2: Property Rights. What are your views on property rights, and how do you plan on balancing the property rights of current residents with the property rights of prospective developers?
Question 3: Founding Fathers. Do you have a favorite founding father? If so, who is it, and what is a favorite quote, or ideal that founding father had that you try to emulate? (Notice I did not define founding father, I am leaving that up to your interpretation.)
Question 4: Schools. Do you feel the education system is adequate in your city? If so, what are we doing well, if not, what needs to be changed.
Question 5: Family. Can you give me a brief description of your family, and what it means to you?
Question 6: Why Run. Can you tell me why you are running for your position?
Question 7: Biggest Issue: What do you see as the biggest issue in your city, and what do you plan on doing to help solve the issue?
Question 8: Greatest Good: What do you see as the best thing that your city has going for it, and how do you plan on protecting it for future generations?
Question 9: Open Space: Do you feel we have enough open space, to much open space, or to little open space in your city? What policies will you try to implement to support that view?
Question 10: Development: What are your goals for the City in regards to Development?
Question 11: What are your views on Cory Wride Memorial Park, and the cities current plan for the park?
Question 12: Master Plan: What changes do you feel should be made to your cities master/general plan?
Question 13: Programs: What is the best program, that you know of in your city? How does that program make your city better, and how do you plan on making the program stronger?
Question 14: Literature: Name one work of literature that has had an impact on you, and why you think it is important for a guide during this election cycle?
Question 15: Down Time: What do you do with your down time, what leisure activities do you like to participate in?
Question 16: Why Your City: Why have you chosen your city as your place of residence?
If you would like to see all the responses from each candidate individually, you can do so by clicking on their name below (in no significant order):
Again, thanks to the candidates that participated in the survey. I hope this helps you get to know the candidates better so you can make an informed decision for your vote. I think this is just the start, please reach out to each of the candidates and ask them questions directly. You can find their email address on our Election Center page.