October 27, 2010
A guide to the Nov. 2 general election in Teton County.
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School
Why I support Steve Weichman for County Attorney
Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees In the Nov. 2 general election, seven candidates are seeking three open school board seats. Challengers Carlen Vogel Carney, Paul D’Amours, Jim Hawley and Susan Hollingsworth face incumbents Chris Johnston, Diana Rieser and Janine Teske. School trustees serve a four-year term. As the district’s governing body, their job is to oversee the school budget and administrative team. They also set priorities and make decisions about various district projects.
“Steve Weichman has taken good care of us for 14 years. Steve understands our community and he cares deeply about every one of us. I trust him, and so can you. Please vote for Steve Weichman.”
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State Representative Keith Gingery, along with his daughter Alexandra helps the Governor sign a new bill into law.
“I have served for the past 6 years as the representative for Jackson Hole and Dubois in the Wyoming House of Representatives. I have had the privilege of representing this valley along with Senator Grant Larson all of that time. Senator Larson has decided to retire this year from the Wyoming Senate after serving the people of this valley for the last 15 years. Teton County Commissioner Leland Christensen has stepped up to fill those big shoes of Senator Larson. I have known Leland Christensen for many years --- starting from his days as a Deputy Sheriff, to moving up to a Captain in the Teton County Sheriff’s Department, and then to his election in 2004 to the Teton County Board of County Commissioners. I need Leland down there in Cheyenne helping me to fight for the needs and concerns of Teton County. Leland Christensen will serve the people of this valley, Alta, and Dubois well in the Wyoming Senate. I strongly endorse Leland Christensen and would encourage you to vote for Leland.
Paul D’Amours, 36, said two main things set him apart from his opponents: his experience as an attorney and his two young children, who will be coming up through the school system. “As an attorney, I am a good listener with the analytical skills necessary to consider all sides of an issue,” he said. “I will base my decisions on current research, best practices and the specific needs of Teton County.” Having young children offers needed perspective, he said. “I believe it is important to have young families represented on the board to bring that long-term, invested perspective to the discussion,” he said. D’Amours has lived in Teton County for 11 years. His wife, Julie, is a fifthgrade teacher at Colter Elementary School. They live in Rafter J with their two children, ages 2 and 5. He earned his law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law and holds a bachelor’s in classics, history and political science from Colorado College. “I will bring a balanced and researched approach to creating an excellent public school system for all students,” D’Amours said.
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Teton Village resident Carlen Vogel Carney, 49, a retired financial executive, has 10 years of experience on nonprofit and municipal boards. Her professional background allow her to “easily understand where the district gets its money and how it’s spent,” she said. Carney said her independence from any relationship with district employees or other board members would allow her “to be free of bias in all board decisions.” She said she has shown her commitment to the district by attending board meetings and teacher curriculum camps and by making school visits. Her top three priorities are ensuring teachers are properly equipped, students thrive in a safe and healthy environment, and tax dollars are spent as effectively as possible. Carney’s grandparents came to the state in 1908, and she grew up in Cody, where she graduated from high school. Her father built the family home in Teton Village in the mid-’60s. It is now home to Carlen, her husband, Tim, and their two sons, who are first- and thirdgraders at Wilson Elementary School. Carney holds degrees in forestry and accounting and is a certified public accountant.
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Jim Hawley, 66, said his 30 years of experience teaching English, writing and reading classes at the community college level makes him stand out as a candidate. “Education has been my life’s work, and being a school board member would allow me to continue to help students in another role,” he said. “According to the American School Board Journal, one of the biggest problems for school boards is that most members don’t have enough background in education,” he said. Hawley has been a Teton County resident for four years. He holds a bachelor’s in industrial technology and master’s degrees in English and education,
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with focuses in language arts and cooperative learning and reading. Hawley is the husband of trustee Cherie Hawley. “Like most couples, we don’t share the same opinions on some issues,” he said. “I have talked to a number of people in the community, and they have been very supportive of my candidacy and do not feel there would be any conflict of interest.”
Susan Hollingsworth Susan Hollingsworth, 44, said she is running for office to give voters a variety of choices. “I have two children who have been in the district their entire school life, and I would like to ensure that our children continue to get the best quality education,” she said. The 13-year county resident’s two children are 16 years old and 12 years old. Hollingsworth is chief financial officer of Wyoming Whiskey Inc. and is a certified paralegal who works for Mead & Mead Attorneys. Kate Mead, of Mead & Mead Attorneys, currently serves on the school board. Hollingsworth also holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She noted that she has trained employees and knows firsthand how to deal with employee problems and solve them. She also said she is available and ready to work on the projects the school board has in front of it. Hollingsworth said if she is elected to office she will be sure school board meetings are well-publicized so the community can meaningfully participate. “I think education is the key to everything,” she said. “If you can’t read, can’t write, you’re not going to get very far in life.”
Chris Johnston Incumbent Chris Johnston, 49, has been the school board chairman twice, served as chairman of the governance committee twice, and taken on the role of chairman of the Teton County School District Recreation District board twice. He has served as chairman and CEO of several companies, including a publicly traded company, and has been a board member of several firms and nonprofits. Johnston and his wife have one child in high school and one in middle school. His oldest graduated from Jackson Hole High School and is now at the University of Notre Dame. As a board member, his accomplishments include completing Davey Jackson Elementary School, enhancing Colter Elementary School, adding a dual-immersion program, creating an engineering curriculum and putting an online learning academy into place. He also talked about beginning the “phased and long overdue” renovation of the stadium, increasing teacher pay and adopting a new teacher housing project. Johnston has lived in Teton County for 16 years and has served one term as a trustee.
Diana Rieser Incumbent Diana Rieser, 56, said she is running to continue the good work the board has done. She pointed to the new Davey Jackson Elementary School as one of her accomplishments while serving as a school board trustee. She also highlights implementing a board governance system, and getting the pay schedule and budget to conform to the state model. “I have been regularly attending school board meetings for over 20 years, with the past four years as a school board member,” she said. “It is important to understand the complexity of school board functions, such as developing budgets and setting policies in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidelines. Having been involved for so many years, I am well-aware of what is See SCHOOL on 3
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Judging teachers’ performance
Tenure for teachers
Adequate staffing in schools, administration
Cost-of-living adjustment
Academic v. extracurricular activites
Preparing students for after graduation
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Teachers should be evaluated on their performance through their students’ academic and social improvement and the enhancement of their teaching skills. Tools available to improve teaching include technology, pursuit of higher credentials and ... self-assessment or collaboration with others.
Length of service can be rewarded through means other than tenure. Much of our students’ performance relies on effective teaching, and teaching will improve as its effectiveness is measured. Many teachers wish to be rewarded for their teaching efforts in addition to length of service.
I support strengthened focus on playground oversight and safe behavior at upper-school activities, and improved responsiveness to requests that come into the schools or district departments from community members. Our district’s grant department must remain adequately staffed.
The district should continue to actively work with the state on retaining the cost-of-living adjustment. We must keep our state representatives well-informed on issues of importance to our district so that they can be persuasive on our district’s behalf at the state level.
Parents are concerned spending for facility improvements and extracurricular activities are a higher priority than funding academic assistance for struggling students. We need to improve these students’ ability to receive tutoring and other support to strengthen their performance.
The district measures students’ absolute performance as well as academic growth. Teachers should implement action plans to close performance gaps as they are identified. Parents should work in conjunction with teachers so they, too, can contribute to their child’s academic improvement.
By creating a multifaceted, comprehensive evaluation system grounded in research on teaching and learning that includes metrics appropriate to the subject matter and encourages innovation. Testing may have a place in such a system but should not be the sole data point for teacher evaluation.
Yes, because it protects teachers from arbitrary removal based on simple preference or bias. However, the tenure law must provide administrators the necessary tools to remove underperforming teachers who fail to sufficiently improve after being given the appropriate help and opportunity to improve.
Small class sizes should and appear to be a staffing priority for the district. The district appears to appropriately respond to additional staffing needs as they arise in the schools. Likewise, I have not heard of staffing needs going unmet at the administrative offices.
The district must advocate at the state level for continuation of the current funding model, which includes the cost-of-living adjustment. The Wyoming Supreme Court found this model to comply with Wyoming’s constitutional requirement to provide thorough and efficient education for all Wyoming students.
Academics obviously come first, extracurricular activities second. With that said, extracurricular activities play an important role in the development of children. However, it is impossible to delineate the appropriate balance point in terms of district resources. It must be determined on a case-bycase basis.
We can ensure graduates are prepared to participate in and adapt to an ever-changing world by ensuring that curricula teach common cores of knowledge and skills, including reading/language arts, math, science, humanities, arts, civics and the like, and problem-solving, critical thinking and other life skills.
The teacher evaluation framework adopted by the district is an excellent way to judge teachers. It gives administrators a systematic approach to evaluate the essential four components of instruction, planning and preparation, the classroom environment, and instruction and professional responsibilities.
Tenure provides job security for teachers, so they cannot be fired for personal reasons rather than classroom performance. However, it is essential that tenure not be used to protect underperforming teachers. The district must be able to terminate the contracts of teachers who perform inadequately.
The staffing at the district’s offices and individual schools seems to be adequate. This is an issue that the superintendent would bring to the board if she found it to be a problem.
The board needs to work with legislators to explain how the current funding is essential to recruit and retain excellent teachers.
Academics should be the first priority to prepare students for their future. Our students need to develop skills that will assist them in reaching their professional and personal goals. However, extracurricular activities play a very important part of students’ lives and should be supported.
I’m acutely aware of the difficulties that students encounter transitioning from high school to college, and I can use that knowledge to assist in evaluating the curriculum as part of the district’s continuous improvement program.
I believe academic performance and test scores are ways to judge a teacher’s performance. I also know the school district is implementing a teacher evaluation program by supervisors/ principals evaluating teachers’ performance in the classroom.
Tenure is a creature of state law. Currently, tenure is achieved after three years. I would like to see the amount of time increased for a teacher to become tenured. Tenure should continue as a way to keep qualified teachers in our district.
Under the current state model, our staffing is adequate. However, we are above the state model when it comes to [English Language Learner] teachers and ELL paraprofessionals, which is appropriate given our significant Hispanic population.
The school district needs to push our state representatives to the Legislature to maintain the regional cost-of-living adjustment that Teton County currently receives.
Currently, we are over the state model for activities. We are fortunate to have many activities for children to be involved in. However, we should work to reduce the number of children in programs so that their academics are not harmed from travel away from school due to extracurricular activities.
By continuing the 21st Century Learning Program to ensure our children learn what they need to know financial, technically and academically. We must continually reassess what skills are needed for the future of our country.
We have a new teacher evaluation system in place this year. We have great teachers and they do a great job.
It is an important tool to retain great teachers. Nontenured teachers would only have a yearby-year contract, and that would impact us when in competition for great teachers. Tenure is also required in Wyoming statutes, so [it] is not a local school board choice.
The administrative staff is lean and very efficient. They do a great job. The individual schools are staffed with top-tier people who are passionate about their work.
The cost-of-living adjustment is reflective of real costs here in Teton County. We must continue to pay close attention to ensure the data used by the state in the analysis is correct.
The state funds each separately, and academics clearly is the first priority. Extracurricular activities are also important in the growth of students, but resources are quite small when compared to academics.
We are constantly improving and challenging what we do and how we do it. We will continue to explore and may adopt innovative curriculum where it boils up from teachers and administrators. We will measure results via college placement and overall test scores.
A solid, well-formulated evaluation in conjunction with student progress assessments are great tools to judge a teacher’s performance.
Tenure should continue, as it is an incentive to keep teachers in the district. There are processes in place if a teacher fails to meet the district standards even though they may have tenure.
There is top-notch staffing at the administrative office and at the individual schools. We have small class sizes, as designated by the state department of education.
We need our board legislative liaisons to continue to be part of the conversation with the state and to continue to be a presence during the legislative meetings concerning school funding.
I personally feel most of the money should go to academic activities, although there is a correlation between extracurricular activities and good grades.
One needs to continue to look at the data and test scores such as the SAT and ACT and college admissions. It is then the responsibility of the curriculum directors and administrators to have the curriculum that is needed.
A new teacher evaluation was approved by the board last year ... . It was developed by administrators and teachers and is focused to provide an objective measure of performance based on evaluations and classroom observations by administrators.
Every year we celebrate our new tenure teachers. It is something that should be celebrated. I believe administrators have the tools to determine which teachers should be granted tenure after three years of evaluation.
We as a district and board have chosen to allocate our resources where they have the biggest impact on student achievement: at the school level. We continue to advocate for increased ELL funding and funding for instructional facilitators to improve classroom practice.
The regional cost of living was mandated by the state Supreme Court. I am traveling to Cody to further the discussion on the regional cost adjustment. Our beautiful scenery does not put food on the tables of our employees.
Whereas extracurricular activities are important in the development of the whole child, academics come first. We offer 23 activities sponsored by the Wyoming Athletic Association in addition to a variety of clubs.
The board is responsible to ensure that the district has the appropriate resources and has set appropriate targets in their strategic plan to demonstrate the growth of our students through monitoring ACT, SAT and AP individual growth scores.
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needed to carry out school board duties.” Rieser resides in Little Horsethief Canyon and has been a Teton County resident for 11 years. She has nine children and seven grandchildren. “I want to help the district move forward through these trying times,” she said. “It’s all about the kids.” Rieser is a board-certified histotechnician and attended St. Mary Mercy School of Medical Technology. She has worked
at St. John’s Medical Center, among other hospitals, during her career.
Janine Teske Incumbent Janine Teske, an associate real estate broker who was an auto executive for 25 years, said she is running for re-election to continue the work from her last eight years on the board. Teton County is in a “very dynamic time,” she said, with the increasing challenges of meeting No Child Left Behind regulations and the changes associated with 21st Century Learners.
Her second reason is to continue to advocate for the cost-of-living adjustment as the state considers recalibration of the school finance model. “I was very active when we entered into the last recalibration. Our efforts paid off with a regional cost-of-living adjustment and a major increase to teacher salaries,” she said. “As state budgets tighten, it may be difficult to maintain our present level of funding for K-12 education. Continued advocacy is important.” Teske, who prefers not to give her age,
has been a Teton County resident for 10 years. Her daughter graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 2010. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s in business. During her two terms on the board, she has served as board chair for four years, a position she currently holds. She also participates on the board of the Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust, the Tri-Parte board and the Juvenile Justice board. — Amy Schenk
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The nonpartisan race for two spots on the Jackson Town Council pits two first-term incumbents — Melissa Turley and Bob Lenz — against challengers Michael Pruett and Ray Elser. The two incumbent councilors up for re-election point to the council’s actions during the past four years as proof they support amenities such as sidewalks and public transportations, are in favor of preserving open space, and can make tough decisions in the face of falling revenue. Challengers Michael Pruett and Ray Elser, however, have not yet sat at the council dais and have had to rely on their previous experience as planning commissioners, real estate brokers and longtime valley residents to prove themselves to potential voters. In the primary election, the two first-term councilors garnered a combined 66 percent of the total vote, Turley with 34 percent and Lenz with 32 percent.
Ray Elser Ray Elser, 55, is a longtime valley resident who served on the town planning commission for 13 years. He has said that his knowledge of the valley could help him understand what the town needs to do to make forward-thinking choices and jump-start the valley’s economy. When announcing his candidacy, Elser said he decided to run for office to help the town navigate the financial crossroads at which it currently finds itself. Elser works as a broker with Black Diamond Real Estate, has spent time as the president of the Teton Board of Realtors and the Wyoming Association of Realtors, and currently serves as treasurer for the Teton County School District No. 1 Recreation District. In March, Gov. Dave Freudenthal appointed Elser to the state Real Estate Commission.
Bob Lenz Bob Lenz, 78, was first elected to the council in 2006. He is a retired pharmacist who used to own the Lenz Drug Center on the Town Square. Lenz is a strong proponent of affordable housing and pedestrian amenities such as sidewalks and public transportation, and he is a staunch protector of the Town
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Michael Pruett, 43, has stressed the need to rein in spending and keep taxes low, and points to his experience as a business owner as having given him the tools to do so. He has said that, as a local business owner who has helped to start two businesses, he understands what it is like to have to pay rent and deal with day-to-day issues. As a planning commissioner who spent more than a year dissecting the latest version of the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan, Pruett said he has his finger on the pulse of the community. Pruett, who moved to the valley in 1994, has served on the town planning commission for the last six years. He also serves on the board of the Community Safety Network. Pruett currently works as an associate broker with Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates and was a founder of OneWest.net, a regional Internet service provider. He also founded a local voice mail company.
Melissa Turley Melissa Turley, 34, was elected to the council in 2006. She said her experiences as a councilor and as a town resident make her well-suited for another term on the council. She has touted her perspective as “the sole candidate who is female, the owner of an affordable home and under 40.” Turley has stressed the need for continued efforts aimed at sustaining a robust affordable housing program, adopting pedestrian-friendly policies and building projects to meet those needs, trying to protect and enhance visitor amenities and attractions, such as the Jackson Hole Shootout, and working to promote the stewardship of area wildlife and open spaces. Turley volunteers as a coordinator with Womentum and the Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus, is a parent outreach coordinator, and has completed courses with Leadership Wyoming. – Kevin Huelsmann
This November, voters also will be asked to approve the proposed Conservation District Tax. The ballot will read: “Shall the Teton County Commissioners impose a Conservation District Tax not to exceed one (1) mill on each one ($1.00) dollar of assessed valuation on all property within Teton County for the purpose of providing soil, water, wildlife and other conservation programs as directed by the Teton Conservation District?” Teton Conservation District Board of Supervisors chairman David Adams said the district usually has a budget of around $1 million, which goes toward more than a dozen projects, such as the Karns Meadow Restoration Project, the Noxious Weed Cost Share Program, the Flat Creek Rehabilitation and the Aquatic Invasive Species Program. The funds also go to pay 5.5 staff members. In addition to its normal laundry list of conservation projects, the district is helping the town and county with the natural resources technical advisory board. “We’re agreeing to provide staff to take minutes and help with support,” Adams said.
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How would you address the town’s ailing budget?
What role should the town play in providing affordable housing?
Do you support consolidating town and county governments?
Jackson Town Council – Pick two to serve four years I’m not opposed to investigating a real estate transfer tax.” {Elser also has said he would support a lodging tax, but only if it expired in four years and was used to fund START. — Eds.]
I think we have an adequate supply. Looking forward, I would like to look at focusing more on rental housing. If people don’t have jobs, it doesn’t matter if it’s affordable or free market. We need to look at the economy first.
Looking at the services provided by both the town and county is worthy of some investigation. ... I wouldn’t jump up and say I support the entire consolidation.
There’s no real estate transfer tax. All the people in town pay county real estate taxes. I think we should look at alternatives. As a town, we live on sales tax. I’m a proponent of being able to split the sixth additional cent of sales tax into tenths of a cent. I also support looking at a lodging tax.
I’m a proponent of affordable housing. We just bought The Grove, which has the possibility of 70 affordable units. ... We should try to house at least 65 percent of our work force locally. Experience shows that when you drop below 65 percent, your city starts to feel like a hotel and not like a community.
Municipalities and towns have certain duties. They are empowered by the Legislature. I have no problem consolidating departments like Parks and Recreation, but I’m not in favor of having elected officials who have to be in meetings eight hours a day, five days a week.
I’m not in favor of raising taxes. I would rather look at ways to make cuts first. I think we can look at privatizing some services. I can’t say specifically what those would be, but if the private sector can do something more effectively, we could create some jobs.
We’ve come a long way since ’94 and done a tremendous job. One thing I think we should do is bring the [Teton County] Housing Authority under the town and county. I think we should look at market solutions — purchasing existing housing stock, not necessarily building new. We should also be looking more at providing rentals.
In tough times, we have to look at wherever we can cut costs. ... We are one community. I don’t see us as being the town and the county. I would consider it as long as there wasn’t any impact to the health and safety and welfare of citizens.
I support the lodging tax, and I’ve been a longtime supporter of the real estate transfer tax. As for cuts, we’ve already cut $2.5 million and have made continued reductions in service.
As the owner of a Housing Trust home, I appreciate the importance of affordable housing. I’m dedicated to making sure we meet that goal of housing 65 percent of our work force locally. ... I think we should adopt the recommendations in the plan submitted to us by the Blue Ribbon Panel. ... It may look like there are a lot of rentals in the paper today, but we need to take long-term leadership.
I’m in favor of giving residents the choice. ... I look forward to see what we can do with the Legislature.
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Jackson Mayor In the race to be mayor of Jackson, Franz Camenzind, former executive director of the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, is trying to unseat four-term mayor Mark Barron. In recent weeks, the race has turned into a battle between experience and change, pitting Barron’s eight years at the helm of the town and experience as a private business owner against Camenzind’s offer of “fresh energy and new perspectives.” In the primary election, voters stuck with Barron. The current mayor took in 62 percent of the total vote.
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Mark Barron Mark Barron, 55, has said his experience as mayor and as a private business owner make him well-suited to make the day-to-day decisions that will help the town run smoothly. Since being elected mayor, Barron 204969 helped kick-start an effort to cut the town’s emissions by 10 percent. He also has been a major proponent PDF PROOF? of a sustainability project, which stems largely from a personal challenge to him from former World Bank President James Wolfensohn. Barron cites the purchase of Karns Meadow, a multiyear project to improve Flat Creek, a recent deal with the Jackson Hole Land Trust that places town land into conservation easements, and the affordable units that resulted from the construction of 810 West as other major accom-
plishments from his time in office. He is an advocate of clustering development and focusing on in-fill projects within the town as a way to limit impacts on wildlife and protect open spaces. Barron, who owns Blue Spruce Cleaners and High Country Linen, was first elected in 2002. In ensuing elections, he has handily defeated all potential challengers.
Franz Camenzind Franz Camenzind, who stepped down as head of the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance last year, has said he wants to offer voters a chance to elect someone with a new perspective. Camenzind, 66, has attacked Barron for the Home Ranch project — a new visitor services and restroom facility that is slated to be built along North Cache at a cost estimated at more than $3 million — for the amount of time he has spent in office and for his support of several planned mixed-use developments. He says he supports the development of smaller projects as a way to help small businesses get started and to promote job creation. Although Camenzind has been a valley resident for decades, this is his first foray into politics in an official capacity. Before his tenure at the alliance, he worked as a documentary filmmaker, filming everything from giant pandas in China to wolves and grizzly bears. – Kevin Huelsmann
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Is it justifiable to spend $3 million-plus for a Home Ranch restroom and visitor center?
Should property owners within certain town zoning districts get to sell accessory residential units?
We have town employees providing services to citizens and visitors. It’s a challenge to do that every year, even in good years. This is a down economy and we’ve lost jobs, and I’m sensitive to the fact that it will change, but what doesn’t change is that we’re a gateway community. It’s our responsibility to provide services for our citizens and guests to enjoy.
A final bid has not gone through yet, and even if it is $3 million, it’s more than a toilet. We’re the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. There are 3 million visitors who come through Jackson Hole, and we have an obligation to provide healthy, clean amenities and services for our guests as well as wayfinding opportunities.
This is something that came out of the mayor’s commission on affordable housing in 2003, during my first term. It was one of the many recommendations to come out of that, and it was one of the only ones that hasn’t been addressed. Creating more home-ownership opportunities without increased density is something that I have so far supported.
I’m in favor. It can be voted out again. It’s not a permanent tax. I didn’t used to support it, but I’m convinced that if you don’t own it, you can’t change it. With the economy the way it is, I think it is clear that tourism is the backbone, the very engine driving our economy. I’m ready to put fuel in that engine.
It’s an overdone project. Those restrooms don’t need to be modernized. Even if you want to put the scenic byways information in there, you don’t have to build an entirely new facility. Remodel it. Keep it simple. Even if you have to send back some of the grant money, I don’t see a problem with that. We should live within reasonable means.
On one side, people should have the opportunity to own a home here, but I don’t want an expansion of the current [auto-urban residential] zone. At best, I see this as an experiment. We should take one step at a time.
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Hospital
The Assessor in Teton County is responsible for setting value on more than $12.4 billion worth of properties. The job must be done by someone who is qualified and prepared to fulfill that duty. What sets Dee apart from her opponent in ability to get the job done? DEE BUCKSTAFF
St. John’s Medical Center Board of Trustees
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MBA
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Graduate classes in statistical analysis
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Experience in Executive Capacity
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Sole Proprietor and President of her own businesses
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Prepared budgets in excess of $500,000
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Dee
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Five candidates are vying for four spots on St. John’s Medical Center’s board of trustees. Three of the four incumbents filed for re-election in the nonpartisan contest: trustees Barbara Herz and Joe Albright, as well as board president Michael Tennican. Trustee Smokey Rhea, the fourth trustee whose seat is up for re-election this year, did not file for office. Challenging Herz, Albright and Tennican are Dr. George Poore and Sam Harrell. Herz is the only candidate who has served a full term on the board. Rhea was appointed to the board last July, and Albright and Tennican were appointed in August 2009. Sitting trustees have said they are trying to maintain continuity so that they can begin to work on strategic, long-term planning. Since last summer, the board has seen the appointment of three new board members and has hired a new chief executive officer and chief operating officer. Whoever is elected to the board will be tasked with helping to oversee an expansion project that was recently awarded $11.75 million in specific purpose excise tax money. Board member also will have the job of making sure the hospital meets requirements that are part of the ongoing overhaul of health care at the federal level.
Joe Albright
Albright is a retired newspaper reporter and author who currently 99999 operates Flat Creek Ranch with his wife, Marcia Kunstel. Since being appointed to the St. PDF PROOF? John’s board, Albright has served as treasurer, worked on the Finance Committee and played an integral role in the hospital’s SPET campaign. He is vice chairman of the Jackson Hole Historical Society board and a member of the advisory board of the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming. Albright was appointed to the board last fall. At the time, trustees said they wanted someone who could help with communications. Albright has said repeatedly that his top priority as a board member is making sure the public’s money does not go to waste.
Sam Harrell
Protect private property rights. Treat all residents, property & business owners fairly & equitably.
Sam Harrell said he would bring perspective to the board on finance and business-related issues, gleaned from his 30-plus years as the CEO of an international grain processing, trading and marketing company. In addition to his tenure at the helm of the grain company, the Wilson resident has worked in banking, ranching, real estate and education. Harrell also said he has had family members — an uncle and a grandfather — who worked as physicians, and so he is familiar with the field. If elected, he said, he would work to continue in the direction set by the current board. Harrell said he holds the hospital’s staff and the quality of service
EXPERIENCE
With 13 years as a planning commissioner for the Town of Jackson I have the experience necessary to complete the revisions of the Comprehensive Plan & Land Development Regulations.
BUDGET
Be responsible & accountable. $3.5 million to build public restrooms @ the Home Ranch parking lot including $30,000 for public art & $250,000 for exhibits?
IMPROVE
& strengthen relationships with the St. John’s Hospital Board of Trustees & Teton County School District Board of Trustees.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
n Vice-president, Board of Directors of Pioneer Homestead n Treasurer, Recreational District of Teton County School District #1 n Commissioner, Wyoming Real Estate Commission n Past president, Wyoming Association of Realtors & Teton Board of Realtors
they provide in high regard. Harrell said that, as a trustee, he would work to make sure the hospital is able to attract talented employees through competitive salaries and benefits. He also said he would strive to keep the hospital’s equipment up to date and well-maintained. This will be Harrell’s second campaign this year, as he recently was knocked out of the primary election for Senate District 17 by fellow Republican Leland Christensen.
Barbara Herz Barbara Herz, who spent more than two decades working with the World Bank, said her background in economic- and health-related fields will benefit the hospital, one of the main reasons she decided to run again. Herz said the board has helped guide the hospital through some tough times, including turmoil among its leadership, a push to privatize the hospital and doubts about its financial standing. She believes trustees are now in a good place to pursue larger strategic goals. Herz is a strong supporter of federal health care legislation passed last year by Congress and has said on numerous occasions that she wants to work on improving residents’ access to health insurance and health care. Herz also said she wants the board to spend time on quality of care and patient safety issues.
George Poore Dr. George Poore has worked as a general surgeon at St. John’s since 1996. He said his experience as a practicing surgeon and a member of the hospital’s Quality Practice Monitoring Committee, would bring a new perspective to the board. Poore said he wants to increase the amount of time trustees spend on patient safety and quality issues. He also said he wants to ensure that the public will continue to play a role in deciding the direction of the hospital. Poore said he is big supporter of hospital CEO Pam Maples, under whom he worked during her first tenure at St. John’s.
Michael Tennican Michael Tennican was appointed to the board last fall in the wake of several resignations. Since then, he has taken on the top leadership position. Tennican also has taken on an increasing number of tasks related to finance. He serves on the board’s Finance Committee and played an integral role, along with the financial staff of St. John’s, in assembling the hospital’s budget for the current fiscal year. Tennican currently serves as a director of Hyprotek, a medical device development company, and LineSider Technologies, an Internet technology firm. Tennican holds a doctoral degree from Harvard Business School and for several years taught courses and seminars in finance and corporate strategy there. — Kevin Huelsmann
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Hospital
If elected, what would your top priority be for the board?
What is the hospital’s role in regard to federal health care legislation passed by Congress?
Do you think the hospital needs to make any changes in its pricing structure?
St. John’s Medical Center Board of Trustees – Pick four to serve four years Trying to make sure the public’s money is not wasted, especially including the $11.75 million the voters entrusted to the hospital for the upgrade of oncology, surgery and obstetrics.
Serving as an over-the-horizon radar to anticipate impacts before they hit us.
As treasurer of the hospital, I aim to make our billing procedure clearer while also trying to whittle down our percentage of uncollectible bills. Once we get past that cluster of decisions, we’ll address our underlying pricing structure as we consider next year’s budget.
To get a handle on a new Medicare, socialized medicine, which will be a tough one ... I think it will cause the hospital to increase the payroll from about a dozen who handle Medicare to at least twice that, create problems in collecting from the government, which they’ve had problems with already because they don’t pay all bills and don’t pay properly when they do pay. ... I want to see a continuation of the splendid effort trustees have done in reshaping in management of programs and the financial status of hospital.
We have to abide by the law of the land whether we like it or not, and we should cope with the new regulations as responsible people.
The hospital is pricing its services responsibly, and they are, hopefully, affordable by people having a hard time making ends meet.
Focus on quality of care and safety for patients, keep health care accessible and affordable for people, and work on access to health insurance. It’s terribly important that more people have access to health insurance. ... I would also like to focus on kids. Middle-age guys are well represented on this board. There are not many women and no direct representation for kids. Another priority: keeping the hospital financially healthy enough to serve the community.
No matter who wins the next election, there are going to be huge changes in the American health care industry because of competitive forces and because of new ways in providing care. What our hospital needs to do is stay flexible and keep up with what’s going on around the country so we stay ahead of the curve and don’t fall behind. ... We can try to provide facts to counter the flood of misleading information out there now leading people to oppose health reforms that could save their lives and their families’ lives.
The finance committee needs to look hard at the overall economic situation of the hospital. The board has two basic jobs. One is to provide high-quality care to the community, and the other is to make sure the hospital stays afloat financially. Obviously, we want to provide care as affordably as we can, but at the end of the day you have to, in some ways, cover your costs.
It’s a matter a keeping the hospital patient care focused. As I see it, the way hospitals work best is when you have business expertise and medical expertise and the two are naturally at odds. If either one of those factions ends up dominant, patient care suffers. If the physicians have total control, costs end up escalating too much. With business people in total control, you end up with a lot of money for not much service. My job is to stress the patient care side of things.
What we have to do is keep our focus and [not] lose sight of our priority. We have to [implement the required changes] in a way where we can take care of our patients. It’s easy, when things are changing so quickly, to lose focus.”
It’s a community hospital, and as such it has an obligation to provide services for those who can’t pay. And I think that it has an obligation to those who can pay, but who aren’t wealthy, to provide services at a reasonable cost. That’s where the dynamic comes in between business people and the medicine side — essentially reach an equilibrium between the two.
All trustees must be concerned primarily about ... quality of care and financial viability. I strongly support ongoing and possible new initiatives to make further improvements in what I believe is already a high quality of care. ... St. John’s is on a good financial footing at the moment. ... Nonetheless, given the current state of the economy and the many uncertainties in the health care environment, challenges remain. This is an area where I am confident my background in finance and management can be directly helpful.
The hospital’s primary role is to try to understand the implications of recent federal health care legislation — of requirements for electronic medical records as well as the reimbursements provisions of last year’s bill — and to take advantage of all opportunities to advance our service quality and financial viability objectives.
The review of the hospital’s pricing structure is a continuing process, consistent with our continuing objective of providing high-quality services at competitive prices. As reported in a board meeting last summer, our budget presumes an overall average price increase, but this increase is below expected national average price increases, and we have already announced reductions in certain prices affecting many patients, such as mammography.
Albright
Harrell
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Poore
Tennican
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Barbara Herz for St. John’s Hospital Board
As a Board member, I’ve worked with others to:
focus
on quality of care – for instance, St. John’s has an award-winning ER and a “safety blitz” and “checklist” initiatives to assure quality
plan,
with help from SPET, to revamp facilities to meet growing demand for cancer care, OB, and surgery
budget carefully
—St. John’s laid off no staff because of
Lodging tax On Nov. 2, voters will decide whether to levy a 2 percent tax on valley hotel rooms to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually. State law requires 60 percent of the funds generated to be spent on promotions, 30 percent on visitor impact services and 10 percent on general government expenses. A joint powers board — composed of members from the lodging and tourism community, and people appointed by the council and commission — would oversee how the 60 percent dedicated to promotion, about $2.1 million, would be spent. The makeup of the board and an operating agreement for it would be determined after the tax is approved. The 30 percent for visitor services, about $1.05 million, would be split between the county and town based on how much was collected in each juris-
Teton County officials find errors on ballot
the recession and, with contributors, purchased crucial diagnostic equipment
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as Board Vice President, our outstanding Board Presidents Mike Tennican and Dr. Emmy Knobloch
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In September, Teton County election officials discovered two errors on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election and in response changed absentee voting and polling-day procedures. The main ballot voters will see in polling stations tells voters to pick four candidates for Teton County School District No. 1, but it should tell them to pick only three. The ballot also tells voters to pick three trustees for the St. John’s Medical Center board, when it should direct voters to pick four. The Teton County clerk’s office elected not to reprint the 15,500 ballots received Sept. 16 due to costs, Sharon Nethercott, county elections supervisor,
said. The ballots cost $4,495. Instead, officials printed a second ballot for the school and hospital races with correct instructions. At the polls, voters will complete the original ballot for races ranging from U.S. House to Teton County commissioner, then complete the second ballot for the school and hospital races. Voters will enter the regular ballots into the computerized counting machines, which will be programmed to not read the school and hospital sections. The new hospital and school ballots will be placed in a box to be counted by hand on election night. — Thomas Dewell
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Why I support Steve Weichman for County Attorney
DEE MAHONEY
CLERK OF DISTRTICT COURT
“Steve Weichman is a great lawyer with a proven record. But he is also a true humanitarian. Steve spends his free time working quietly in the background to help those in need, and I value that. Steve has given much back to this community as a Ski Patroller and as a community volunteer for causes that help many of us. I trust Steve to be our County Attorney.”
- Clarene Law
diction. The 10 percent for the general fund, $350,000, would also get divided based on collections. Supporters say the revenues would help offset the impacts visitors have on services such as START and pathways while giving the tourism industry more marketing power to draw more people, and more money, to Jackson Hole. Jackson’s economy needs a boost, they say, because it has lost 2,000 jobs since the end of 2007. This is the tax that “locals don’t pay,” supporters say. Opponents believe the tax would over-promote the valley, resulting in growth that would strain roads and other infrastructure. They call the tax a subsidy of private industry. Teton County is the only county in the state that does not have a lodging tax. — Cara Rank
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Peter Moyer has the dedication, ability and integrity—and the longstanding local experience—necessary to serve our community very well as County Commissioner.
HE HAS OUR SUPPORT. Danny Williams Tom and Eliza Chrystie Bill and Joffa Kerr Jack and Jan Larimer Paul and Jean Bruun Dr. Emmy Knobloch Bob and Barbara Shervin Peter Pilafian Jerry and Pam Rankin John Eastman Pete and Jean Jorgensen Ed and Laura Opler Chuck and Nancy Resor Stan and Karen Chatham Bill and Glenda Ramsay Ken and Cyndi Griggs Jim and Laurie Genzer Don Harger Jim and Safa Darwiche John and Barbara Simms Tom Montgomery Jim and Sarah Fisher Tom and Tanya Evans Carl and Judie Schmidlapp Junie and Lena Fuchs Robbie and Zaidee Fuller Ted and Becky Kimmel George and Jett Thompson Ray Elser Wolf and Candy Bayer Dr. Brent Blue Carter and Heidi Andrews Broughton Coburn Dr. Roland Fleck Jim and Susan Hobson Howard and Betty Johnson Mike and Faith May Paul Rice Rich and Irene Steeg
Peter Stiegler Wes and Shirley Timmerman Jim Anderson John and Susan Love George Scarlett Mike and Helen Cottingham Frank and Maureen Londy Peter and Bea van Roijen Fred Hibberd Norm and Carole Hofley Steve and Sonja Sharkey Pat Mahin Bob and Gail Hughes Steve and Sami Robinson Jay and Kathy Buchner Joe Burke Jackie Montgomery Steve and Karen Shirley Norman Mellor Ron Rule Frank Christensen Herb Hazen Rod and Annie Newcomb Bud Chatham Louisa Myrin Tat Maxwell Justin and Meredith Adams Mike and Trina Overlock Diane Nodell and Mitch Buday Chelcie Jonke Susie Rauch Louis Wang Jon and Deborah Dawson Arthur and Sue King Bob and Kim McGregor Don and Gwenn Wadsworth Sam Visnich Tom and Becky Schell Jim Farmer
Mary and Randy Divan Jane Rappeport Clark Allan Bill Phelps Sandra Bockman Howard Cole Jimmy Jones Barbara Sellas Paul and Julia Cook Joe and Sylvia Diprisco Rick Hunt Lynn Garrison Mike and Francesca Hammer Sue Bullock Kay and Bill Jones Terry Jones Col. (Ret.) Stan Kanarowski and Madalene Kanarowski Bret King Eliza Mathieu Pat Snyder Harry Talermo Bob Lucas Ron and Ricki Zabinsky Mary O’Boyle Richard Thoenig Robin Thoenig Galloway Clover Tom and Robin Clover Carla Watsabaugh Butch and Linda Williams Chuck and Carolyn Miller Debbie Schlinger Darrel and Sue Hoffman Wes and Debra Fox Christy Fox Jenny Fox Chuck and Pam Koob Jack and Jane Cooney
Dan Harrison Reynolds and Bettie Pomeroy Ann Magnuson John and Pamela Mortensen Fred Staehr Georgie Morgan Wendy Morgan George Fry Rod and Verna Cushman Ken and Sherrie Jern Frank and Patty Ewing Felix Buchenroth Lynn and Robin Blair Rick Hunt Wade Grant Pamela Stockton Steve and Linda Lage Russ Burbank Shelley Elser Larry and Sue Bashford Chancy and Kim Wheeldon Pam Romsa Eddie Kolsky Brooke Bullinger Tom and Lisa Smith Lucy Bayles Joe and Lyn Shanaghy Jim and Lenore Wallace Scott Harmon Connie Huspek Sandy Zvegintzov Tim Mayo Dave Coon and Gail Jensen Joe Rice Loring Woodman Jayne Ottman Creed and Clarene Law Aram and Helga Budak
Peter Moyer Teton County Commission Candidate
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I have no special agenda. I simply represent a longterm vision to keep this a place we all enjoy living and where we are proud to raise our children.
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Three seats are opening on the Teton County Board of Commissioners. Candidates include three incumbents: Democrats Ben Ellis and Hank Phibbs and Republican Paul Vogelheim. Challengers Peter Moyer and Scott Anderson are Republicans. Commissioners will be elected to four-year terms. Their first duty likely will be finishing an update of the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and helping to shape discussion about valley development, affordable housing and transportation. Terms begin Jan. 1.
EXPERIENCE
As a woman, entrepreneur and affordable home owner, I bring a one-of-a-kind perspective to Jackson Town Council. Our valley’s future depends on sustaining a healthy economy, community and environment. I need your support to continue leading our town toward these goals.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
• Encourage use of existing commercial space • Enhance the visitor experience • Balance the Town of Jackson budget
Scott Anderson
VIbRANT COMMUNITY
• House 65% of workers locally • Plan complete streets for bikes, pedestrians and cars • Nurture community events
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
• Manage growth responsibly with predictability • Conserve resources through energy efficiency • Steward open space and wildlife habitat in town RE-ELECT MELISSA TURLEY TO JACKSON TOWN COUNCIL
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Next four years: Continued fiscal responsibility. Strive for excellent emergency and human services. Set new energy efficiency and cost reduction goals for county. Develop long term plan to offset energy use with renewables. Expand recycling and compost. Establish a transportation plan to limit expansion of Hwy. 22 & 390. Finalize comprehensive plan. Complete principle pathways. Sustainable funding for START.
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Scott Anderson, 47, said his experience working in town government sets him apart from other candidates. The commission hopeful served 12 years on the Jackson Town Council. “I believe that being an elected official is not a full-time job, but it is a representative position,” he said. He is currently the manager of Chaparral Broadcasting, which operates 11 radio stations in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Hawaii. “I believe that I have the experience of working well with other local governments, given my town experience,” he said. “I think that’s going to be crucial to our future success in this valley.” Anderson pledges to focus on spending less money by setting common-sense priorities; protecting the local economy by being careful with regulations, taxes and fees; respecting local business; and working with neighborhoods and communities to make sure “we are all participating in county services.” Ben Ellis, 43, has served as a county commissioner since 2006. “Experience matters for effective leadership,” he said. “My training, work and personal values provide a basis for sensible and effective leadership in Teton County.” Ellis has a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in natural resources. He works as an environmental and economic consultant for nonprofits, private clients and federal agencies. He said he brings his personal commitment and love for the area to county government. His family tries to implement the concepts of social, economic and environmental sustainability. Their house is off the grid, energy efficient and built from reused materials. Their vehicles run on pedal-power, biodiesel and waste vegetable oil. During his tenure, Ellis spearheaded the county’s “10-by-10” initiative, an effort by the town and county to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent by the end of his current term. Transportation will be a focus for the next four years, he said. Ellis wants to limit road expansion, create wildlife crossings, and implement the right systems and incentives for slowing the expansion of traffic.
Peter Moyer Attorney Peter Moyer, 62, wants to bring a perspective of fiscal oversight and protection of the environment and valley neighborhoods to the board of commissioners. “I would also like to see a simpli-
fication of our Teton County comprehensive plan, where our vital community character is protected against aggressive development forces,” he said. If elected, he will resign from his seat on the board of St. John’s Medical Center. Moyer described himself an “oldfashioned conservative,” along the line of Teddy Roosevelt. He said he is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of small-town character, open spaces and wildlife. Moyer went to undergraduate school at Princeton University and law school at the University of Virginia. He has spent more than 30 years in Jackson as an attorney.
Hank Phibbs Hank Phibbs was elected to the county commission in 2006 and has been its chairman for two years. “I have learned during the threeplus years serving as a commissioner how important and meaningful the work of serving the community is,” Phibbs said. “I think I can bring some needed experience and skills to the task, particularly in the difficult times we’re facing.” Phibbs grew up in Casper, graduated from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, and has lived in Teton County since 1972. His long law career includes representing the county planning commission and the county commissioners during the adoption of the county’s first plan and zoning regulations in the late 1970s. He has been involved in community growth and conservation issues since. While looking to spend another four years as a commissioner, Phibbs is in the process of closing his law firm and retiring from practicing law. “Through the 30-plus years in my civil law practice, I have spent time helping people solve problems and find common-sense solutions,” he said. “That’s a significant part of what this job turns out to be.”
Paul Vogelheim Paul Vogelheim was appointed to his seat on the Teton County Board of Commissioners in August 2008 to replace Bill Paddleford, who had died while in office. Vogelheim, 55, said his first vote was on whether to raise taxes. He voted no and has remained constant in that message since, he said. His platform has focused on reducing spending, increasing efficiencies and streamlining critical government services. “I feel like I’ve made a difference in the last 22 months,” Vogelheim said. “I want to continue to make a difference for this community.” Outside commissioners’ chambers, Vogelheim has served as a leader in the Jackson district of the Boy Scouts, helped create the Jackson Food Cupboard, and is on the boards of Teton Youth and Family Services and Rotary Club of Jackson Hole. In the business world, he has held management positions for more than 20 years, including general manager of a major window plant with more than 285 employees and a $30 million annual budget. A native of San Francisco, Vogelheim is a graduate of Gonzaga University in Washington. He has lived in Alaska, Italy and throughout the Northwest. — Cara Rank
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County
Transportation
Wildlife and open space
Nodal development
Lodging tax
Budget
Teton County commission – Pick three to serve four years We need to stay engaged with WYDOT. They may or may not listen. I don’t support wider roads. I have to sheepishly admit that I’m a driver. I wish there was an easier way.
Getting the comprehensive plan finished will be a top priority for commissioners, and the question of nodes will be part of that discussion. I would look forward to public and staff input on nodal development, but I can’t say whether or not it’s the best approach.
We all agree that this issue is a top priority for our community. I support protecting open space by using future SPET tax money to buy it. I think that is the most productive way to secure large pieces of open space.
I support the lodging tax because it is right to use this money to offset local government expenses for visitor impacts. I also support a stable year-round economy. We must insist that the 60 percent of the money used for marketing only be used for winter and off-season promotion.
We have to spend less money. Every department, including the county commissioners themselves, needs to find savings. We should promote consolidated departments with the town of Jackson. We simply can’t afford everything anymore.
To avoid major highway expansion, we have to finish pathways and improve START ridership. I will work to improve relations with WYDOT to balance service levels with community values, set goals to shift car trips to bikes and public transportation, and assist pathways in securing funds to finish infrastructure.
If the community is serious about reducing sprawl by shifting development potential from rural lands to protect wildlife habitats and connectivity, then some areas will have to receive additional density. As summarized in the current draft of the comprehensive plan, town should be the primary area for the additional development.
Wildlife and open space bring visitors to our community, support a strong recreational culture and underpin our economy. They are essential resources that must be protected.
I support it. The tax would help pay for infrastructure and services to accommodate visitors, such as START, restrooms and pathways. Currently, these public services are funded through property and sales tax. By using the lodging tax, the burden would shift away from general revenue, and visitors would take on some of that burden.
In the last few years, the county has made significant reductions. We have reduced our planning department by 50 percent. Reductions are made annually and on a systematic basis, program by program, not department by department.
We have to connect both sides of the valley with pathways. With WYDOT, we have to do a far, far better job so they are not trying to cram much bigger roads down our throat.
This is being used as a mechanism to dump a lot of density in neighborhoods that are essentially small neighborhoods now.
Map wildlife corridors, have a conservation council review development proposals, preserve the density bonus/ dedicated open space format but tighten the rules, enact strict standards and thorough review for upzonings.
I personally think that the uses are not broad enough to merit it, but it should go to voters.
There was too little fiscal oversight in the past. That revenue stream has crashed, but many expenses remain. I will take a hard look at expenses with real fiscal discipline.
The START bus is the best tool we have to reduce traffic on our roads. I am a huge supporter of START. If there was a stop in Wilson, I would ride it every day.
The idea of targeting development in existing areas is consistent with many community goals, such as protection of landscape, wildlife habitat and efficient growth goals. Planning for growth in existing communities makes sense as long as the character of existing communities and neighborhoods are protected.
Our landscape and wildlife are the enduring values that make our valley unique. We are all committed to preserving those values. Stewardship is the key to balancing those values with community needs. I will continue to honor our stewardship obligations in every decision that our county commissioners face in the future.
The time of the lodging tax has come. As we face limited budgets, the tax can provide funding from visitors to support services and events such as START, pathways, Falls Arts Festival, Fire in the Hole and winter events. It’s a funding source we can direct and control.
As a commissioner, I have worked to balance our revenues with our expense requirements. We have reduced county general fund expenses by almost $5 million while maintaining all essential services. I will continue that effort.
START and pathways need to be expanded. While WYDOT’s mandates for safety and levels of service are important, so are our community character, scenic open space and wildlife. We need to attain greater influence in the design and development of our roadways.
It is not appropriate in Wilson, but clustering could be encouraged in some parts of the county. To avoid a sprawl of 35-arce ranchettes in South Park, we should look at residential clustering in the northern end of South Park along High School Road.
Conservation easements must be our priority! In addition, as the commissioners’ liaison to the Transportation Advisory Committee (WYDOT), I am encouraging that our community takes the lead to scope and design world-class wildlife highway crossings for Highways 89 and 22.
I support it because it is fair for our visitors to pay their share of the chamber, guest services, START operations and pathway maintenance expenses. Promotional funding should be used to attract visitors during our off seasons and to brand Jackson’s ecotourism.
I have voted no to sales tax increases twice and I am looking forward to decreases in property taxes again next year. We can reduce the size and spending in county government and still deliver critical and necessary human services.
Anderson – R
Ellis – D
Moyer – R
Vogelheim – R
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South of Jackson All persons outside of the Town of Jackson, So. of Boyle’s Hill Co. Rd., West of Ely Springs Rd., So. of Cache Creek, East and North of the Snake River, North of Game Creek.
Lower Valley Energy 4000 So. Highway 89
1-2 SD #17 HD #23
Mid-East Jackson All persons living So. of Broadway and East of Willow St., West of Redmond St. and North of Cache Creek Dr. in the city limits.
LDS Church 410 E. Broadway
1-3 SD #17 HD #16
Skyline/Hi Country/Gros Ventre Butte All persons living outside of the Town of Jackson North of Boyle’s Hill Co. Rd., North of Cache Cr., and South of the Gros Ventre River.
National Museum of Wildlife Art 2820 Rungius Road
1-4 SD #17 HD #23
North Jackson All persons living North of Broadway in the city limits just past the Deer Ridge Townhomes.
Recreation Center 155 E. Gill Ave.
1-5 SD #17 HD #16
Mid-West Jackson All persons living south of Broadway and West of Willow St. and East of Virginian Lane in the city limits.
Fair Building 305 W. Snow King Ave.
1-6 SD #17 HD #16
Cottonwood Park/Indian Trails All persons living in Cottonwood Park, Gregory Lane and Indian Trails subdivisions in the city limits.
Presbyterian Church 1251 South Park Loop Road
1-7 SD #17 HD #23
Rafter J All persons living inside the Rafter J Subdivision
JH Christian Center /the Chapel at River Crossing 3205 W. Big Trail Drive Rafter J
1-8 SD #17 HD #23
East Jackson All persons living East of Redmond St. and South of Broadway, including Snow King Estates, inside the city limits.
Senior Center 830 E. Hansen Ave.
1-9 SD #17 HD #16
West Jackson All persons living West of Virginian Lane and South of Broadway inside the city limits and the Hillside Subdivision to the Deer Ridge Townhomes North of Broadway inside the city limits.
Teton County Library 125 Virginian Lane
1-10 SD #16 HD #22
South Hoback all persons living South of Game Creek and South of the south park Bridge.
WYDOT 1040 E. Evans Road
2-1 SD #17 HD #16
Kelly/Moose/Airport All persons living East of the Snake River, North of the Gros Ventre River, South of Ditch Creek, West of the Snake River, North of Granite Creek and South of Leigh Canyon.
JH Airport 1250 E. Airport Road
2-2 SD #17 HD #23
Elk Refuge/South Gros Ventre All persons living outside the city limits East of Highway 26, 89 & 191, South of the Gros Ventre River and North of Cache Creek.
National Museum of Wildlife Art 2820 Rungius Road
3-1 SD #17 HD #23
Moran All persons living North of Ditch Creek and North of Leigh Canyon / Leigh Lake.
Moran School #1 Main Street - Moran
4-1 SD #16 HD #22
Wilson East: All persons living South of Hwy 22, West of the Snake River, East of Fall Creek County Rd.
Wilson School 5200 HHR Ranch Rd. Wilson
4-2 SD #17 HD #16
Moose/Wilson Road: All persons living North of Hwy 22, South and West of the Bonneville Power Adm. Power
New Wilson Fire House 2505 N. Moose/Wilson Rd.
4-3 SD #16 HD #22 4-4 SD #17 HD #16 5-1 SD #17 HD #23
#22-2, North of Butler Creek. All persons living North of Hwy. 22 , south of the Bonneville Power Adm. Power Transmission Lines, East of Fish Creek County Rd. #22-3, West of H-H-R Ranch Rd. and West of Willow View Dr. All persons living North of Highway 22, East Of West Street in Wilson, South of Main Street in Wilson, West of H-H-R Ranch Rd. Transmission Lines, West of Wyoming State Secondary #390 East of H-H-R Ranch Rd. and East of Willow View Dr. East of Fish Creek. (Aspens, Teton Pines, Willowbrook, Nethercott Ln., Stilson ranch, and part of H-H-R Ranch.)
Wilson West: All persons living North of the Bonneville Power Adm. Power Transmission Lines, West of Fish Cr., South of Rock Springs Canyon, East of the Teton Crest. All persons living South of the Bonneville Power Adm. Power Transmission Lines, West of Fish Cr., County Rd. #22-3, North of Main St. in Wilson, East of the Teton Crest. All Person living South of Main St. in Wilson, West of West St. in Wilson, North Of Wyoming State Hwy. 22, East of the Teton Crest. All persons living South of Wyoming State Hwy. #22, West of Fall Creek County Rd. #22-2, North of Butler Creek, East of the Teton Crest. All persons living South of Butler Creek, East of the Teton Crest, who Access their homes from off Fall Creek County Rd. #22-2. (Hidden Hills, Highland Park, Redtop Meadows)
Old Wilson School Community Center 5675 W. Main Street Wilson
Teton Village: All persons living East of Wyoming State Secondary #390, North of Hwy. 22, West of the Snake
River, South of the Granite Creek Supplemental Supply Ditch, West of Wyoming State Secondary #390 and North of Rock Springs Canyon, south of Granite Creek. West Of Wyoming State Secondary #390 and South of Rock Springs Canyon, East of Fish Creek. North and East of The Bonneville Power Adm. Power Transmission Lines.
Teton Village Fire House 7648 Granite Ridge Loop Teton Village
Alta All persons living West of the Teton Range, in Teton County, Wyoming, bounded on the West by the Wyoming State Line.
Alta School/Church 15 Alta School Road - Alta
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County county attorney’s office. “I want to be in court frequently,” Blenkinsop said. “I want to be talking to other county agencies and elected officials often to see how our office is doing. I believe I listen well. I believe I’ve displayed sound judgment in the past through my career.” Blenkinsop worked as an assistant public defender in Rock Springs and Jackson for nearly a decade before becoming the supervisor of the public defender’s office in Teton and Sublette counties in 2005. In late 2009, he left Jackson to take a temporary position as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Sweetwater County attorney’s office in Green River. He returned to the valley in April.
Teton County Attorney Democrat Greg Blenkinsop is vying with Republican Steve Weichman for the county attorney job. Weichman, the incumbent, initially ran unopposed, but a write-in campaign put Blenkinsop on the ballot. The county attorney office has a four-year term and is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases and representing county agencies and elected officials in civil matters.
Greg Blenkinsop Greg Blenkinsop, 40, said he is running to improve cooperation, communication and teamwork in the
County
Most pressing crime problem
Plea agreements
He has experience serving as a municipal court judge in Alpine, doing part-time circuit court magistrate work and part-time district court commissioner work. Additionally, he has a private practice. Blenkinsop earned his law degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law.
Steve Weichman Steve Weichman, 52, has been the county attorney for the last 14 years. He also worked for seven years as a deputy county attorney. Weichman said that, as county attorney, he has been fiscally responsible, noting that his budget has grown slower than the overall county budget
during the time he has been in office. Weichman said he finds deep meaning in doing the job of county attorney. “It’s an honor to have it, and it’s an honor to fight for justice,” he said. Weichman said those who are in trouble with the law are rarely dangerous or evil people. “Most of the time chemical and other substance abuse is what gets them in trouble,” he said. “If you don’t address those issues, then the recidivism will be much higher.” Weichman has law degree from UW and a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies from Huxley College of Environmental Studies. – Amy Schenck
Political implications
First DUI
Planning rules violations
Access to government papers, meetings
Teton County Attorney – Pick one to serve four years Plea agreements play a useful role in the justice system if used correctly. A plea agreement should never be entered into simply because it’s easier than taking a case to trial. A prosecutor should do so only if it is in the interests of justice.
Political considerations should never be a factor when deciding how or whether to prosecute a case. Our county attorney must be ready to make the right decisions regardless of possible political repercussions.
Blenkinsop – D
Crimes related to chronic substance abuse such as impaired driving, domestic violence and theft all take a heavy toll on our community. I would promote cost-saving and effective collaborative programs like the DUI/Drug Court to improve public safety and reduce recidivism.
My decisions regarding deferred adjudication for a first DUI would not be based solely on [blood-alcohol content]. It would be one factor, along with whether the breath test was refused, whether the person has taken responsibility for his actions and demonstrates a low risk to re-offend.
Planning regulations must be enforced aggressively enough to uphold the integrity of the regulations and their purpose. If a landowner is in violation and the county cannot resolve issues related to the violation, the county attorney must be willing to pursue a civil case.
I would ensure that county officials and employees know the requirements of Wyoming law regarding public meetings and records. I believe in transparency in government and would monitor compliance to see that the law is being followed and the public maintains its access.
Weichman – R
From auto burglary to domestic violence to DUI, alcohol abuse drives over half our criminal case load. Impaired drivers killed two people here in the last 14 months. I strongly support substance abuse assessment and treatment as critical components of our criminal justice system.
It would be foolish and expensive to try every case. Whether they involve probation, incarceration or a combination of both, plea agreements are essential to a healthy criminal justice system. Plea agreements also give crime victims a meaningful voice in how a case is resolved.
We strive to stay in touch with collective community values as we do our job, but there is no room in the equation for political implications. If we encounter a conflict of interest, we pass the case on to an independent special prosecutor.
I am generally in favor of deferred adjudications for first offenders. Many of our DUI cases are “refusals” with no alcohol concentration. Presently, we are willing to defer most first-offense DUI cases with alcohol concentrations less than 0.13, focusing on treatment where indicated.
That is up to your board of county commissioners. We do not make policy in the land-use arena. We aggressively enforce your elected commissioners’ policy. Historically, considerable resources in my office have been dedicated to this undertaking. I do not expect that to change.
We have worked closely with the county to formulate policies that ensure the highest transparency and access to public documents and meetings. Our office recently gave a half-day presentation to county officers across the state on our system, which has become a state model.
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County Teton County Assessor Two deputy assessors are vying for the job of Teton County assessor, who is responsible for determining the value of property so taxes can be assessed against it. Democrat Dee Buckstaff says she already has the skills to do the job from day one. Republican Dawn Johnson says her ties to the community set her apart. The assessor’s job is a four-year term.
Dee Buckstaff Dee Buckstaff, 46, moved to the
valley in 1993 and has worked in the assessor’s office for almost two years. “I am the only candidate with the educational background, understanding and experience to run the office smoothly from day one,” she said. Buckstaff owned the Montessori Schools of the Tetons until 2005. She also worked as an administrator for Community Children’s Project. She has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wyoming and has completed the Tax Assessor Temporary Certification. She has volunteered with the Red Cross and Dancers’ Workshop, among other organizations. “The county assessor must be edu-
The Teton County coroner’s job has been held by the same person, Bob Campbell, for the past 24 years. Republican Kiley Campbell would carry on the family tradition if elected, as his father served as coroner until his resignation this summer. The younger Campbell currently serves as a deputy coroner. Democrat Brent Blue, a physician, believes he would bring a much-needed medical background to the role. Any U.S. citizen who lives in the state and holds a high school diploma or its equivalent can be elected coroner. Coroners must take an initial 43-hour certification course within the first year of employment. Then, every two years, the coroner must take a 20-hour recertification course following basic training. The coroner deals with numerous types of deaths. Often, the coroner leads an investigation, which may include an examination of the body and the deceased’s medical history. He or she also may appoint a physician to assist in determining the cause of death and may use a forensic pathologist to conduct an autopsy. County coroners do not conduct autopsies. The coroner also is responsible for disposing the body and the effects of the deceased.
Kiley Campbell Kiley Campbell, 35, remem-
Dawn Johnson Dawn Johnson, 45, has been with the Teton County assessor’s office for seven years and has lived in the county for almost 40. “I believe that I am the most qualified person for this job,” she said. “Everything that I know about Teton County and the way the job is done is
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cated, ethical, fair and have the experience to do the job,” she said. “It also helps to be a good listener and sympathetic to individual taxpayer in her jurisdiction. A good county assessor has deep ties to her community and shows those ties by being involved in community activities.”
bers becoming interested in the coroner’s job years ago after he went to work with his father. The younger Campbell is now working as an evidence technician with the Jackson Police Department. While taking on the job would be a “natural progression,” Campbell said, he’s interested in taking it to another level. As coroner, he would speak to area schools about suicide and driving-underthe-influence fatalities, two major issues in Teton County, he said. “I am the best candidate for the office because of my experience, training and compassion,” he said.
Brent Blue Dr. Brent Blue thinks he is the best person for the job because he is the only candidate with a medical degree. “I think the office needs a professional person with a medical degree,” Blue, who runs Emerg-a-Care, said. “Most of these deaths really need medical experience,” he said. “People need to know how to read a medical chart. They need to know how trauma can affect people. They need to be able to tell the difference between a traumatic problem and a homicidal issue.” The weeklong training course that is required is inadequate, he said. “It’s easy to miss a homicide,” he said. — Cara Rank
Why is the coroner important?
I am a dual board-certified physician who has been in this community for over 28 years.
I am a physician with extensive training. My experience ranges from private practice in Jackson to teaching emergency medicine at San Francisco General Hospital.
Blue – D
Family members deserve to know the true cause of death of a love one, trusting what they are told and the person telling them. They also deserve to be treated by someone who has the training and experience to deal with a grieving family.
Campbell – R
This job is important in ... identifying and investigating the cause of death in suspicious or unattended deaths, providing closure for the loved ones of those who have died, and supporting the prevention of deaths caused by suicide and domestic violence.
I am the most qualified, as I am currently a Teton County deputy coroner and am certified by the state to investigate deaths. I have several hundred hours of crime-scene and death-scene investigation training and have worked hundreds of such scenes.
As current deputy coroner, I know the ins and outs of the office and have built up excellent working relationships with other agencies in Teton County. I am the only candidate certified to investigate deaths and have the experience and training to back it up.
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Can the assessor lower the assessed value of my home?
Why are you the most qualified for the job?
What sets you apart from your opponent?
Teton County Assessor – Pick one to serve four years
Buckstaff – D
Johnson – R
The assessor places fair market value on properties in her jurisdiction. When property values fall, [the assessor analyzes] data from sales in order to decrease property values appropriately. In Wyoming, property is reassessed each January using sales that took place in the previous year.
The assessor sets values that add up to more than $12 billion in fair market or more than $1 billion in assessed value. I have worked in the office for the past two years, have an MBA and took graduate classes with the software the state mandates for analysis.
I am ready to assume the office. ... I have [completed] a majority of the courses to become permanently certified as a tax assessor and expect to receive that certification in 2011. My opponent cannot make these claims.
The assessor figures your property’s fair market value off the previous year’s market. The office ensures that records are current, complete and accurate. ... If the previous year’s market declines for your neighborhood, then your assessment should decline.
My seven years in the assessor’s office give me a head start. ... I comprehend the difficult but rewarding task of managing business and people, as I’ve involved myself for 19 years with our two family businesses, JH Appliance and JC Penney Catalog.
I’ve worked with many residents since joining the office. I’ve also worked 20 years in construction-related businesses in Jackson Hole. I believe the assessor’s office should be user-friendly, approachable and with shared knowledge available for everyone.
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right up my alley and my interests. I love my job. I have every intention of serving the public to the best of my ability for the next four years.” Johnson said she shares residents’ concerns regarding what might happen to property values. “When elected, I intend to maintain an approachable office that is both fair and accurate and also continue the efficient management of the department’s budget that has been established by the current assessor, as well as her predecessor,” she said. With her husband of 19 years, Johnson is a co-owner of JH Appliance and JC Penney Catalog Distribution Center. — Cara Rank
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County Teton County Clerk The Teton County clerk’s race comes as the county continues to try to integrate federal mandates, especially election protocols, into the day-to-day operations of county government. Among other duties, the clerk is the county’s chief election officer and chief budget officer. The clerk oversees land records, vehicle titles and payroll, and makes sure bills are paid and marriage licenses are issued. Plus, the clerk takes stock of the county’s inventory and is the clerk to county commissioners.
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The county clerk is elected to a four-year term. This year’s contest pits 12-year veteran county clerk and Teton County resident Sherry Daigle against Kyle Burson, an 50-year-old event specialist for Advantage Sales and Marketing out of Albertsons. This is the first year since she was elected in 1998 that Daigle, 48, will face a challenger.
Sherry Daigle Daigle, who took office Dec. 1, 1998, said Burson is known as intelligent and capable, but she said her extensive experience makes her the best candidate for the position.
What do you hope to accomplish or what have you accomplished in the county clerk position?
Daigle currently oversees a staff of 11 people. She advanced through August’s Republican primary unopposed. “Honestly, the only training for county clerk is on the job,” she said. “There is no college course you can take; there is no degree you can earn because of the various responsibilities and duties.” Daigle’s family has lived in the Jackson Hole area for several generations. While she said her family history shouldn’t be a factor in the election, her extensive knowledge of Teton County’s history has helped her perform her job.
Kyle Burson Like Daigle, Burson, a Democrat, advanced through the August 17 primary uncontested. “I’m interested in running because we definitely need a change,” Burson said. A 23-year Jackson resident, he said his degree in business administration and extensive office experience will help streamline operations at the clerk’s office. Burson said he is a hard worker despite a physical handicap. He said he has a slight form of cerebral palsy. — Cory Hatch
What experience do you bring to the job?
What special skills do you bring to the job?
Try to get the paperwork done and try to make less paperwork [by streamlining the operation].
I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration. I have office experience at Kmart and Pamida ... both with customer service, and I was in the office counting cash and doing office work. I was secretary for the Jaycees three or four times in my tenure with them.
I know how to run a tight ship. I will bring costs under control.
The electronic availability of all of our records has been instituted since I was in office. (The idea was my predecessor’s.) We now issue vehicle titles at the counter instead of mailing them out. When I first took over, it was before the Help America Vote Act. We had punch cards here, and that was the first year we had the optical ballot. We had to go out and buy new equipment.
I’ve been county clerk for 12 years, and I worked in the office for five years before.
You have to be able to be a liaison to the public, professional and private, along with title companies, banks and attorneys. You have to be able to work with state offices. The secretary of state office is very important to the county clerk. I’m a County Clerks Association of Wyoming member ... and a certified elections / registration administrator.
Teton County Clerk – Pick one to serve four years
Burson — D
Daigle — R
60% of the Lodging Tax will be handed over to private business Private promoters will get a publicly funded budget about one tenth the size of our total county budget for private business promotion. $2.1 million dollars each year will be the first installment toward industrial tourism in Jackson Hole. We'll pay later. Don't sell Jackson Hole's future for a 40% diversion. Vote NO on the Lodging Tax until they get the 60% promotion out of the law. Jackson hole is a gift, not a profit opportunity. Paid by People Who Believe Jackson Hole is More Than Just a Product 204885
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State Senate District 17 Voters will choose between Democrat Tom Frisbie and Republican Leland Christensen for a four-year term for Senate District 17. The district covers most of Teton County and part of Fremont County. It has been filled by retiring Sen. Grant Larson for 16 years.
Leland Christensen Alta resident Leland Christensen, 51, said his top issues include job creation, fiscal responsibility and protecting the state’s scenic lands. “For this district and for our community, jobs are right there at the top,”
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Christensen said. Christensen also wants to work to protect ranchlands, open spaces and other “unique sites and special places” for tourism and enjoyment. Christensen has been a Teton County resident for 40 years. He has been married to his wife, Anita, for 29 years and worked for the Teton County Sheriff’s office before he was elected in 2004 to the Teton County Board of Commissioners. His experience as a county commissioner can benefit people statewide, and his record shows a willingness and ability to communicate with residents, he said. “I put in the time to reach out and be available and respond to questions,
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ideas and concerns,” he said.
Tom Frisbie Wilson resident Tom Frisbie, 62, said he is running for the seat because of the health care crisis. “Next to the money that we spend in this state on education, Medicaid is our biggest expense,” he said. “Our biggest expense on a national basis, next to two wars, is Medicare. If you are really talking about finances, talking about budgets, you better be hitting the issue hard.” A Teton County resident for 33 years, Frisbie worked for Jackson State Bank before buying its insurance division and running it for 25 years. He
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has volunteered for numerous boards, including Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation and the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust. Frisbie and his wife, Becky, own Aspens Properties, which leases space to health-related and wellness-related businesses. In a time when voters are looking for economic relief, Frisbie said he has the most to offer. “I’ve been in business, balancing budgets, doing the day-to-day activities,” he said. “Leland’s been in government his whole life. He says he’s going to create jobs. Well, how do you create jobs?” — Cara Rank
Health care reform
Abortion / same-sex marriage
Wolves
Senate District 17 – Pick one to serve four years I’d like the opportunity to make Teton County whole again. I will work to set these boundaries and represent us in a fashion that allows Teton County to speak with one voice.
Locally, the best way to create jobs is to invest in and promote the tourist economy. Lawmakers need to ensure people take care of the natural resources and invest in infrastructure. I support the Wyoming Business Council and the grants it gives to businesses.
We don’t know what the full impacts are. While there are benefits, it’s not going to be free. I would vote to join a lawsuit challenging the legislation.
Abortion and same-sex marriage are not pressing issues in Wyoming at this time. While I am much more pro-life, there are times when abortion is a reasonable consideration. I support the current state law banning same-sex marriage.
I am leaning toward supporting the state’s plan that would classify wolves as predators in 80 percent of Wyoming. The draft Wyoming plan would have little impact in this region, where the wolf would be considered trophy game and managed by Wyoming Game and Fish.
I would hope that we would have a voice at the state level that will represent Teton County and give a little more effort to make sure that Wilson isn’t disfranchised and that we have true representation.
We need to create a culture that attracts businesses. How Wyoming is perceived around the country affects the kinds of businesses drawn to the state.
I oppose suing the federal government over health care reform. Challenging the reform means the state would lose funding and the ability to participate in reform programs. This solves nothing, wastes time and burns taxpayers dollars.
I am not for abortion, but I think that when that decision is made, it’s between a woman and her doctor. The state should prevent unwanted pregnancies through education. The state should not restrict marriage to between a man and a woman.
I want a regional approach in which Wyoming, Montana and Idaho partner with the federal government on a plan. Once the territories have been defined, then hunting on a trophy game basis makes sense.
Christensen — R
Frisbie — D
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State House District 16 Republican candidate Ruth Ann Petroff is taking on Democrat Len Carlman in the race to succeed retiring lawmaker Pete Jorgensen. House District 16 covers Jackson and a portion of the west bank. The term of office is two years.
Len Carlman Len Carlman, 48, is an attorney with the firm Hess, Carlman and D’Amours. He has built his campaign around issues such as redistricting the area’s “gerrymandered” legislative districts, reforming property tax and pro-
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viding a “clear voice and much-needed balance” in the state Legislature. Carlman has said he plans to vote against a local lodging tax in its current form. He said he would consider a legislative approach to the consolidation of town and county government alongside already available options, such as large-scale annexation. He supports a statewide trophy game designation for wolves, and he wants to see more accountability with the state school system. Carlman has touted his eclectic experience — before becoming an attorney, he was a river guide and a balloon delivery man, and he also worked with the Jackson Hole Conservation
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Alliance — which he said has provided him with a valuable perspective on state and local issues.
Ruth Ann Petroff Ruth Ann Petroff, 44, is the owner of Snake River Roasting Co. and the former owner of Hard Drive Cafe. She has prioritized trying to diversify the state’s economy and pursuing legislation that would allow valley voters to decide whether the town of Jackson and Teton County should be consolidated. Petroff supports alternative energy production, a lodging tax in Teton County, and trophy game status for wolves in the northwest corner of the
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state and predator status elsewhere. She is in favor of raising the state fuel tax and redistricting the legislative districts in the area. Petroff moved to Jackson in 1988 to open a Domino’s franchise. While she is running as a Republican, she has said she would support legislation that allows people to “marry whomever they choose,” would “strongly consider” legislation decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana if it came before the state legislature, and considers herself to be pro-choice. “Balance is the mantra of Jackson Hole citizens,” she said. – Cara Rank
Energy production
House District 16 – Pick one to serve two years Public education is at the core of what we do. [Carlman said he plans to focus on the state’s recalibration efforts for schools, because he is “keen to see more accountability ... It’s not enough to just spend money and hope for the best.” Carlman also has said he supports some kind of merit-based system for teachers’ pay and does not support teacher tenure. – Eds.]
I support looking at legislation, but it’s an uphill battle. I think we should look at large-scale annexation, an option that is already available.
I’m foursquare in support of alternative energy and taking advantage of our wind and solar power. I think the government needs to look at getting transmission lines in place. I support their use of eminent domain to do that. It’s not popular and it’s not nice, but it’s got to happen in order to get the power from the turbines to the end user.
My number one concern is the economy. We have the least diverse economy. Now is the time when we have the opportunity to step up and take proactive steps to change that.
There are 20,000 people in this valley. We consider ourselves one community, and yet we have two different sets of elected officials, two different law enforcement departments, two different planning departments and so on.” [Petroff has said that while she would be in favor of incremental steps, such as combining town and county departments, the ultimate goal is to allow for consolidation. – Eds.]
I’m in favor of alternative energy development. I don’t think it’s something that is going to be in competition with the existing energy development we have and ultimately everything is consumer-driven. Either we can lead out of the gate or be behind.
has focused his work on legislation related to protecting open space, maintaining mineral and gas royalties and providing money for local infrastructure. He has served on the Minerals and Economic Development Committee, Select Water Committee and Brucellosis Task Force, positions he said have allowed him to secure millions of dollars for water infrastructure projects in Jackson and Pinedale and to maintain a role in some of the issues that most affect the district. Roscoe said he supports efforts to research alternative energy, such as wind and natural gas, while still trying to improve current technology and upgrade mineral and gas extraction
techniques.He is working on a pilot program to switch the state’s fleet of vehicles to run on natural gas. Roscoe strongly supports the protection of open space. If re-elected, he said, he would continue legislative efforts that so far have netted more than 50,000 acres in conservation easements.
tial in a measured manner and not ignore more traditional forms of energy production. Winney’s position on energy is one of trying to balance access and continued exploration with protection of natural resources and open space. If elected, Winney said, his top priorities would be “the four E’s: environmental stewardship, elder care and taxes, education and the economy.” Winney said he also is concerned about energy workers being able to find housing in the area. He said he would support property tax breaks that would make it easier for people to get into and stay in their homes.
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Energy v. open space
Air and water pollution
Keeping government small ... I think we can adjust to the economy with the size of the government and, at the same time, keep up our revenues. I would also pursue the point-of-valuation bill that lost by one vote in the Revenue Committee last year. We had an agreement with the gas companies in ’86, and they are trying to change the point of valuation.
I’m looking for a balance. We did get companies to disclose the make-up of fracking fluids this year. We must be vigilant in Wyoming for our air and water. And, from what I’ve seen, we are working on that. [On several occasions, Roscoe also has mentioned a project he is working on to convert the state’s fleet to run on natural gas, an effort he said would cut carbon emissions and open new markets to the area’s gas companies. — Eds.]
Things have gotten better. [Gas companies] have made voluntary changes to improve their industry. They’re still only about halfway there, but they’ve greatly improved gas-gathering systems and stopped flaring this year. I think Wyoming DEQ [Department of Environmental Quality] needs to have more power, though. A lot of pollution comes from the drilling rigs themselves, and they need to be classified as tier three or natural gas rigs.
Gas, taxes and roads make a real difference in this state, and I’ll work to improve those. [During a forum this month, Winney also said he would pursue “the four E’s: environmental stewardship, elder care and taxes, education and the economy.” — Eds.]
Lands must be open to appropriate and controlled development. Safeguards must be put in place. Wells must be minimized. Access must be planned and limited. I do not believe in the phrase ‘‘drill here, drill now, pay less.” This is little more than laissez-faire and never serves a nation well.
A lot of the pollution comes from stationary generators, which power a lot of wells around here. We need to get the right regulations in place to keep the gas from escaping from the wells. ... I spent most of my career in a submarine trying to figure out how to keep the ocean out. Now we need to figure out how to keep gases in.
Carlman – D
Petroff – R
State House District 22 Freshman legislator Jim Roscoe, a Democrat, is taking on Republican challenger Bill Winney, a retired U.S. Navy captain who lives in Bondurant. The two candidates are running to serve a two-year term representing a district that includes portions of Lincoln, Sublette and Teton counties. Most of the issues they have had to address boil down to balancing energy production with the desire to protect open space and wildlife corridors.
Jim Roscoe Jim Roscoe was narrowly elected in 2008 and, during his first term,
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Bill Winney Bill Winney, 60, is a retired U.S. Navy captain who lives in Bondurant. Winney said the state should study, but not become reliant on, wind and other alternative energy. Instead, he said, state officials should try to develop wind and solar energy poten-
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House District 22 – Pick one to serve two years
Roscoe – D
Winney – R
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State Governor Three candidates are competing for the Wyoming governor’s office. Governors, who serve in Cheyenne, are elected to four-year terms.
Leslie Petersen Democrat and Teton County resident Leslie Petersen said her experience separates her from fellow com-
petitors in the governor’s race. She also said her political affiliation will improve governance in Wyoming, a primarily Republican state. “I am far more experienced than my opponents, and our state is stronger when both political parties are involved in its leadership,” Petersen said. “Most people think that Wyoming is on the right track,” she said, “I want to keep us going along that track.
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Tenure for K-12 teachers
Petersen, 70, was born in Lovell, and her father worked on a dude ranch in Dubois, where she graduated from high school. She has two grown sons and has been married to Casper native Hank Phibbs, now serving as Teton County commissioner, for 34 years. Petersen served as a Teton County commissioner from 1983 to 1988, served on the state Water Development Commission for eight
years, worked as legislative liaison for Gov. Ed Herschler, and served as chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party until deciding to run for governor this summer. Petersen wants to protect state wildlife while extracting natural resources, keep state communities attractive to business and offer topnotch education. To achieve these goals, Petersen, See GOVERNOR on 23
Roe v. Wade
Local-option real estate transfer tax
Developing energy v. protecting wildlife
Health care for Wyoming residents
Governor – Pick one to serve four years Cost of living should be a factor in teachers’ pay as part of Wyoming’s equitable allocation of funding to local districts.
Teacher tenure is not the problem. ... I do not propose to change it. What we need to do is to make sure that teacher evaluations are thorough during the initial three-year period and that ineffective teachers are not put on a continuing contract.
Roe v. Wade was decided by our country’s highest court and it is the law of the land. ... I am against abortion except in cases of rape, incest or where the life of the mother is at risk. ... I am against government funding of abortion.
I am opposed to real estate transfer taxes, which could drive up home prices and increase the tax burden on individuals.
Some of the best conservation efforts in recent history have been funded by mineral companies. We need to move away from an all-or-nothing situation and seek balance — both in results and in finding common ground.
Address frivolous lawsuits and the rising cost of malpractice insurance to recruit and retain health care practitioners. I will look at all possible solutions including a state-funded program [and] pooling across state lines.
A regional funding formula already addresses this issue. It was very difficult for Teton County to get that consideration, and the state must be sure to maintain that fairness.
Where serious weaknesses are identified, every effort must be made to correct them, including mentoring, but if, after a year of work, the improvement is not adequate, the contract with the teacher should not be renewed.
I support Roe v. Wade. I do not think the government should be in our bedrooms or in our gun cabinets.
It would not be a high priority as governor, as it needs to be a legislative initiative. After many years of working on it, without ever getting it out of committee, I don’t think its near-term prospects are very good in the Legislature.
Of course they are both terribly important and we must do both, carefully and wisely.
My opponent wants to sue to nullify the federal health care act, but has no alternative plan. It is ludicrous to suggest ... a small pilot project for 500 people passed by the Legislature in 2010 can take the place of a $500 million Medicaid program.
I believe that teachers pay should reflect their productivity. I also believe that all teachers, no matter where they live, should have a base pay that will cover their cost of living based on a baseline of cost of living in their area.
Tenure should be abolished.
Though abortion has never been a viable choice in my life, I am pro-choice. I feel that the focus should be on the woman who is pregnant. It is and should be her choice. I do not feel that it is government’s right to mandate morality.
Maybe. I believe that all real estate should be owned and managed by locals.
Too many agencies and too many bosses muddy the water. We need more citizen involvement to ensure our wildlife, air, water and land is protected and nurtured as well as our minerals.
We need to create a fund that citizens can use for major medical ... establish a state health insurance program that is affordable and effective ... establish well care clinics designed to head off bad health and poor health practices.
Mead – R
Petersen – D
Wheeler – L
hanK phibbS for Teton County Commissioner PROVEN LEADERSHIP WE CAN RELY ON StewardShip I will continue to protect our landscapes and wildlife in all planning decisions, finding that difficult balance that also meets our community needs, protects our neighborhoods and respects property owners’ rights.
FiScal reSponSibility I will continue to manage the county budget in a fiscally responsible manner, making any necessary adjustments only after careful consideration of the services and programs offered by each office and department.
Good Governance I will continue the open, non partisan, issue-based governance of our current commission, respectfully considering all views and discussing and deciding matters at the county commission public meetings.
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a retired Realtor, would follow the lead of the three Democratic governors who have served in recent decades. “What made each of those governors successful was a sense of honor, fiscal responsibility and, above all, an independence,” Petersen said. “I plan to do the same.”
Matt Mead
One Valley, One Vision, Your Voice.
Following his win in the Republican primary in August, Matt Mead has, while campaigning, heard from Wyoming citizens that they are concerned about the economy but don’t want development to harm their way of life. “The key issue Wyoming faces, the one I hear the most, remains what it has been throughout: improving our economy while maintaining a balanced approach to development,” Mead said. “Everyone has been affected in various ways by the recent economic downturn.” Mead has maintained that balance would be a key part of his administration. He also wants Wyoming to improve its technological infrastructure to attract and retain young people and small businesses. “I have a well-thought-out plan and positive vision for moving Wyoming forward,” Mead said. The 48-year-old Cheyenne resident was born in Teton County and holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in Texas and a law degree from the University of Wyoming. The rancher-attorney is married and has a daughter and a son. Mead states that, while he has no previous political experience, he served as U.S. attorney for Wyoming, assistant U.S. attorney, special assistant attorney general
Mike Wheeler Libertarian Mike Wheeler is concerned with what he has heard as he’s traveled Wyoming campaigning for governor. Apathy, and not the economy, may be the biggest issue the state faces. “I have learned that the people of Wyoming are frustrated by how the government is intruding in their lives,” Wheeler said. “They are upset by the slow economy and the lack of disposable income. They are very upset about the new health care law and our education system. “I have also learned that there are a lot of very apathetic people in Wyoming, which causes me to believe this is our greatest issue.” The 46-year-old Wheeler is a Nevada native who has lived in Wyoming for 16 years. The Casper resident is single, has two children and runs two small businesses. He listed his professional experiences as “ranching, business administration, auctioneer, commercial fishing, construction, heavy equipment, telemarketing, sales, fostercare provider. Wheeler, who is making his first run for governor, stated his lack of political experience is actually a boon. “I would be a better governor because I am really of the people,” Wheeler said. “I am constitutionally minded. I am not a professional politician, and I will bring the people to the table. “I will not be swayed by any party, and I will not sacrifice my integrity. I will work with the legislators and make sure that the citizens of Wyoming come first, always.”
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St. John’s Hospital Board z As a climber, skier and snowboarder, I have long appreciated the outstanding emergency and follow-on medical support provided by St. John’s hospital.
z More recently, as a husband, parent, grandparent and friend of many people who need excellent local medical care for many other reasons, I have come even more fully to appreciate what a vital resource the hospital is for our community.
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a former professor of finance at the Harvard Business School and long-time management consultant, I thought last year that I had some skills that complemented those of the existing Board of Trustees.
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was thus pleased to be appointed to the Board in 2009 and honored to be elected President of the Board by my fellow trustees earlier this year.
z In my view, the hospital has made enormous strides over the past two years.
z The community’s endorsement of the hospital’s SPET proposal provides invaluable support for further enhancing the excellence of care available to our community.
z Nonetheless, in the current healthcare environment, significant challenges remain.
I believe that, as a continuing Board member, I can help St. John’s meet its future challenges.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION & RENEWABLE ENERGY USE: • All Town of Jackson streetlights, the Town Square lights, and buildings run on hydro-electric power. • Through the 10X10 initiative fuel use at the Jackson Police Department is down 45% and diesel use is down for Public Works Streets department by 52%which is a significant reduction in expense and energy. • The Town’s solar installation, largest in the state, will save taxpayers $1.9M over the next 17 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: • Initiated the Flat Creek Restoration Project to restore this community jewel and improve habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. • Partnered with the Jackson Hole Land Trust to protect a significant amount of acreage in Town and along Flat Creek. • Strongly supported START and pathways/sidewalks as alternative transportation options by funding commuter routes, better striping, and brighter crosswalks.
SOLID FISCAL POLICY: • With the economic downturn in 2008 the Town immediately reduced expenses by $450,000. • Since 2008, facing seriously declining revenues, continued to provide quality town services while reducing expenses 20%. • I continue to oppose a Town property tax.
ECONOMY & JOBS: • Encouraged the use of the Town Square for special events and community gatherings, thereby creating an atmosphere of vibrancy for locals, visitors, and businesses. • Supported Smart Growth development where people live, work, and play in Town. • Strong advocate of housing our valued workforce in Town.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction oversees the state Department of Education, ensuring state education and funding laws are followed. The superintendent is one of five state officials who oversee the state land board, including the disposition of state-owned school sections.
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The term runs five years, and the superintendent serves in Cheyenne.
Mike Massie Democrat Mike Massie said his broad experience in education and government makes him the superior candidate for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction “I have seen education from all sides — parent, teacher, administrator and legislator,” Massie said. “My 30 years of experience in education
Should the school district get a cost of living adjustment for teacher pay
and 16 years of service in the state Legislature have prepared me well to direct one of the state’s largest agencies and help lead the statewide effort to improve the quality of education.” Massie, 56, of Laramie, has lived in Wyoming for 31 years and has a wife and two children. The Ohio native holds a Bachelor of Arts in secondary education with a major in history and a minor in economics, as well as a master’s in history.
Should tenure for K-12 students be preserved or abolished?
He currently works as executive director of a private developmental preschool organization. He has spent 20 years as an educator, curator and manager, 10 years as adjunct faculty in history at University of Wyoming, and 11 years in the developmental disabilities. He has spent 16 years in the state Legislature, with service on the Education and Appropriations Committees. See SUPERINTENDENT on 25
How can the Wyoming government and families improve education?
Should all school trust lands be managed so that they yield the greatest possible return?
Superintendent of Public Instruction – Pick one to serve five years
Massie – D
Hill – R
There are two cost-of-living adjustments in the state’s school funding formula — one for inflation and the other pertaining to regional differences in the cost of wages and materials. I strongly support both. The regional cost adjustment is important to Teton County and other areas with high costs of living. It permits the school district to offer salaries to teachers [and other staff] that permit them to live and stay in the area. Otherwise, the school district would be plagued with a high rate of turnover as quality educators leave Jackson’s schools in search of more affordable places to live.
Tenure should never be used to allow a poor teacher to remain in the classroom. I propose that every educator must be evaluated at least once per year. If the evaluation demonstrates that the person is not performing sufficiently, the school will offer additional training and mentoring to improve the educator’s skills. However, if performance remains inadequate, that educator must be replaced, whether he or she has been there for three years or 30 years.
More parents must be involved with their children’s education. We must let teachers teach. ... We need rigorous standards to challenge students to do their best and a diverse offering of courses that provide core knowledge and skills as well as choices for students. Reading, writing and math are important, but so are science, history, art, music and vocational education classes. We must replace PAWS, the state’s standardized test. It does not provide useful or timely information about student learning. It forces teachers to teach to the test, and it takes up too much classroom time.
Yes, but the greatest possible return must be viewed from a long-term perspective. In calculating the return on a parcel of state land, the members of the State Board of Land Commissioners must take into account the value of that land to neighboring communities and landowners as well as how much that value will likely increase in the future. Earlier this year ... [I opposed] a land swap near Casper because trading the parcel of state land would diminish access to wildlife and hunting. The other candidates followed in their opposition, and the proposal was withdrawn.
If teachers are not getting the intended benefit of the cost-of-living adjustment, we must examine what money is being passed through the block grant system through the school district to ultimately be received by the teachers. There is no doubt that it costs more to live in Teton County and [I] am very sensitive to this issue. [I] will work closely with the Legislature and the school board to make sure teachers are receiving cost-ofliving adjustments.
We must have fair processes for evaluating teachers. The teachers not evidencing personal commitment and results must be given a fair process. ... [H]igh-performing teachers are sometimes the targets of arbitrary administrators because they question the status quo. We must have school environments ... where teachers can be open with their opinions on what will help children and be able to speak to problems. They cannot be punished for this demonstration of their professional capabilities.
[In the interest of brevity, Hill directed voters to her four-part plan for education entitled “Common Sense Education,” found at www.hill4education.com. – Eds.]
We must not sacrifice long-term sustainability in the interest of short-term, immediate gain. We cannot squander assets that generate income for our schoolchildren over generations. ... [I will] work to manage state lands as one would manage a family trust: seeking to reasonably maximize the income from state lands while preserving the Wyoming way of life and culture in Wyoming, considering the value of agriculture, balanced against the preservation of the long-term sustainability of those assets.
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State Secretary of State Incumbent Max Maxfield, a Republican, faces two challengers in the race for Wyoming Secretary of State: Democrat Andrew Simons and Libertarian Candice De Latt. Maxfield was the only candidate to respond to questions sent by the News&Guide. Maxfield, 65, of Cheyenne, has lived in Wyoming for 30 years. He is completing his first four-year term as secretary and previously served eight years as Wyoming State Auditor. The Wisconsin native has a wife, three grown children and two granddaughters. He finished three years of college and has spent 43 years as a manager in private, nonprofit and public arenas. His said his “professional experience” distinguishes him from the other candidates in the race. He added that state-owned school trust lands should be managed from a long-term perspective. Wyoming citizens can best be involved in democracy by learning
about government in high school and through “public information dissemination,” Maxfield said. The Secretary of State’s office can do a better job of helping citizens understand government “through its website and through public information.” Simons lives in Laramie, His campaign website can be found at www.simonsforwyoming.org. De Laat hails from Gillette. Libertarian party website listed only her name and the office for which she is running.
Unopposed Races Republican Cynthia Cloud is running unopposed for Wyoming State Auditor. Incumbent Joe Meyer, is running unopposed for state treaturer. Jackson resident Keith Gingery, a Republican, is running unopposed for House District 23. – Thomas Dewell
State Judge Retention Five judges and justices stand for retention before Teton County voters on election day: Supreme Court Justices Marilyn S. Kite and Barton Voigt, 9th District Court Judges Marvin L. Tyler and Norman E. Young, and Judge Wesley A. Roberts of the 9th Circuit Court. Supreme Court justices stand for retention every eight years, district court judges every six years and circuit court judges every four years. To keep their job, judges must receive more than 50 percent of voters’ approval. In a judicial advisory poll released by the Wyoming State Bar, all five justices are heavily supported for retention. The annual poll collects attorneys’ feedback about judges’ performance and obtains attorneys’ opinions about whether judges should be retained. Only attorneys who have appeared before a judge in the previous two years can evaluate that judge. In the case of Supreme Court justices, evaluations are also allowed based on reading their written opinions. Voters can use the poll to help them make informed decisions in the voting booth. Of the 431 attorneys who evalu-
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“There is deep support in the state for quality education, and most residents agree with the rather high amount of funding the state is devoting to our public K-12 schools,” Massie said. “However, there is also a pervasive feeling that we are not getting the educational results that the funding should be producing.”
Cindy Hill A high court decision demanding parity among state school districts and the implementation of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation have made educators lose focus on the issues central to helping students learn, Cindy Hill, Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, said. The Wyoming Supreme Court decisions made people focus on building schools and not what is happening in the classroom, she said. No Child Left Behind has created a culture of testing instead of learning, she said.
ated Kite, 91.4 percent favored her retention for another term and 8.6 percent opposed her retention. Of the attorneys polled, 6.5 percent made their evaluation based on appearances before the Supreme Court, 40.4 percent made their evaluation based on reading a written opinion, and 53 percent based their opinion on both appearances and reading written opinion. Of the 435 attorneys who evaluated Voigt, 79.8 percent supported retention and 20.2 percent were opposed; 5.9 percent made their evaluation based on appearances before the Supreme Court, 39.7 percent made their evaluation based on written opinions, and 54.4 percent based their opinion on both. Of the 114 attorneys who evaluated Tyler, who is based in Lander, 93.9 percent favored his retention and 6.1 percent opposed it. Of the 133 attorneys who evaluated Young, based in Pinedale, 85.7 percent favored his retention and 14.3 percent opposed it. Of the 31 attorneys who evaluated Roberts, who is based in Riverton, 87.1 percent favored his retention and 12.9 percent opposed it. — Amy Schenk Wyoming needs to change its focus, Hill said. “As a state, we must come together to recognize that everything not related to instruction is secondary, and get back to a focus on what education was always about — teaching and learning,” Hill said. “The purpose of education is to educate the child, not to build new school buildings, not only to come up with the best test, and not to lead in administrator salaries.” Hill, 47, is a Colorado native who has lived in Wyoming for 35 years. She has a husband and son. She earned a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Wyoming, and a master’s degree in educational policy and administration from the University of Michigan. She has worked as a teacher and public school administrator. “Too many ‘leaders’ in education are more interested in growing the system instead of focusing our dollars and efforts on where learning really happens: the classroom,” Hill said. – Thomas Dewell
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On the Project Vote Smart website, Love said “no” to regulations reducing the effects of climate change, to carbon cap-and-trade and to international emission targets. He said “yes” to energy exploration in federally protected areas.
Love supports a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, establishing English as the official language and enforcement of immigration laws by state and local police.
He does not support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns. He backs the right of an individual to own guns, would allow persons to carry concealed guns and would not ban assault rifles.
He does not favor a publicly administered health insurance option. Love supports expanding access through insurance reform and limits on damages collected in malpractice suits.
“I support building a fence along portions of our southern border. I also believe English should be the official language of the United States ... I do not support amnesty for illegal aliens ... Our H2A and H2B visa programs are broken and do not adequately respond to market conditions. The result is that foreigners have every incentive to migrate illegally ...”
The NRA gave Lummis an A, meaning she is a solidly pro-gun candidate. The group believes she is a candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.
In November 2009, Lummis voted “no” on the federal health care bill that seeks to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and to reduce the growth in health care spending.
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Lummis voted “no” on enforcing limits on CO2 global-warming pollution. She rejected Wendt’s criticism of her hiring Johnnie Burton, former director of the scandalplagued Minerals Management Service. She said Washington needs to make America energy independent and needs to get it done without sacrificing the environment, and she touts development of new energy sources.
“Illegal immigration is out of control. The problem is not just lack of security at our borders, but also lax enforcement of employer sanctions that hold employers accountable for hiring undocumented workers. There’s no excuse for breaking the law, and that includes both people who come here illegally and people who hire them illegally.”
The NRA gave Wendt an F, calling him a “true enemy” of gun owners’ rights, a consistent anti-gun candidate who always opposes gun owners’ rights and/ or actively leads anti-gun legislative efforts or sponsors anti-gun legislation.
Wendt says the recent health care overhaul is a good start. “I think that the existing reform is a real breakthrough long overdue, 40 years overdue really, in terms of the time that has passed since any major health reform,” he said in a radio interview.
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“The market for our coal is coal-fired power plants across the country. That market is rapidly shrinking as electric utilities shift from coal to natural gas. If we want to sustain our coal industry here in Wyoming, we have to get behind incentives that will encourage electric utilities around the country to equip coal-fired power plants to burn coal in a way that is acceptable to the public.”
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U.S. House Cynthia Lummis Incumbent U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis, 56, has animal science, biology and law degrees from University of Wyoming. In 1979, she won election to the Wyoming House of Representatives. She is a rancher, practiced law in Cheyenne, and served 14 years in the Wyoming House and Senate. She was elected Wyoming State Treasurer in 1998 and served two four-year terms. Voters elected Lummis to the U.S. House over Teton County Democrat Gary Trauner in 2008. She is seeking her second term.
David Wendt Teton County resident David Wendt came to Wyoming as a teenager and spent many summers as a dude wrangler, eventually becoming foreman of White Grass Ranch in Moose. He was the first Boy Scout Goodwill Ambassador to Switzerland and taught refugees from white-ruled regimes in southern Africa. He served for two decades at the Center for Strategic and International Studies,
a bipartisan policy research center in Washington, D.C., where worked on policy studies with Sens. Alan Simpson and Al Gore. In the late 1990s, he was special assistant for International Affairs to the president of Idaho State University. In 2005, he became president of the Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs and moved to Jackson a year later.
John Love On his Web site, John Love, of Green River, states that diverse America shares “a common heritage of liberty: limited government, entrepreneurship, justice, and free expression.” He favors the freedom “to engage in or abstain from any religious activities that do not violate the rights of others” and opposes government involvement in religion. “War-mongers in Congress and elsewhere who insist that national defense includes needless foreign wars have no business allocating this country’s defense budget,” he said, “and as a Congressman I would fight to protect our border from our enemies and our politicians.”
The resignation of a long-standing member of the Teton Conservation District Board of Supervisors has prompted six candidates to run for three open seats this fall. Each successful candidate will serve a four-year term. Mike Taylor, a member of the board of supervisors since 1975, is stepping down from his post and will become an associate member, an advisor to the commission who has no voting privileges. Seats occupied by current board members David C. Adams, the chairman, and Bob Lucas, a working rancher in Jackson Hole, are also up for re-election. Challengers are Tom Campbell, Scott Pierson, Sandy Shuptrine and Dave Edmiston. The election comes as the district continues to work on a number of programs designed to promote natural resources conservation in the community, including the Karns Meadow Restoration Project, the Noxious Weed Cost Share Program, the Flat Creek Rehabilitation and the Aquatic Invasive Species Program, to name some. Adams has served on the board for eight years and hopes to continue his work with the district. He holds a doctorate in geophysics and has worked a number of jobs during his 40 years in Jackson Hole, including rancher, construction worker and researcher. He was recently appointed to the town and county’s natural resources technical advisory board. Candidate Tom Campbell is president of Biota Research and Consulting. “I have a pretty strong background in conservation biology ... being a wildlife and fisheries biologist and an environmental consultant for 30 years in the valley,” he said. Scott Pierson is a land-use consultant with Pierson Land Works and former Jackson Hole Land Trust president. He has been a Teton County resident since 1976. Pierson said his biology degree will help him on the board. “It’s good for the community to try to get a handle on [conservation issues] in a science-based way,” he said. “It seems like we’ve got a little breather now to try to gather some data and figure out what we’re going to do for the next 100 years or so.” Former Teton County Commissioner Sandy Shuptrine served as liaison to the conservation district board while on the commission. She also served as executive coordinator of the Yellowstone Teton Clean Energy Coalition and helped found
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