The general election to decide which two candidates will win seats on the council, is Nov. 2. Individual rights of person & property. Attorney for Washington County, never held elected office. What are the biggest concerns of the city you'll be representing? This place is about family. I represent and serve THE PEOPLE and kneel to no one but the Almighty God. I envision a St. George where our children and their children have the same opportunities my family has had for sixteen decades. St George is, and can continue to be a very cool and fun place to live and visit. I will challenge the status quo to get us back in line with what our citizens want and need; not what a few politicians, special interests, and developers desire. Ill work with developers and the planning commission to find solutions so all can live here and prosper. Its not governments role to step in and make those decisions for us. Its not sustainable, he said, eliciting cheers and whoops from the audience. While he said St. George needs to find a solution to shortages, he also noted that the Biden administration is creating obstacles to accessing the Lake Powell pipeline. Governments duty is to protect its law abiding citizens. Im running for St. George City Council to ensure our children and their children have the same opportunities my family has had for 16 decades. Michelle Tanner, location and date unspecified . She sits on the board of Strobell Family Foundation which focuses on humanitarian efforts in 3rd world countries. I serve as a State and County Delegate and Im the precinct chair for SG-001. Many of our new residents are fleeing over-regulated and over-taxed communities that are mirroring third-world nations. My biggest concern is that we will not come back together and that we will forget that this is OUR city. And stick to the facts, she said. Im also concerned about our power grid. When the issue of growth was brought up by debate moderator Andy Griffin, Aldred said he wants to see St. Georges current rate of growth, currently at 18%, scaled back. 1. I was selected back in 1998 as the Rocky Mt. I embrace progress and believe in holding space for marginalized people. We are in a natural climate cycle that may have us in drought conditions for many years, not just a couple years, so we must be smarter, and we must be honest with those moving here. I have some ideas to address this issue. I am a citizen of this community and I have always thought it would be good to have some elected officials that represent the people and not certain special interests. I am looking forward to running and the experiences along the way! The last thing we need is another experienced politician,' she said. Councilman 435-429-1000 I want them to have the training, personnel and equipment they need. Proactive zoning and building requirements can go a long way toward building a city where people of all levels of prosperity can have stable housing. St. George city hall, Oct. 12, 2021. St. George City Council member Michelle Tanner listens during a public hearing at city hall on June 2, 2022. . 175 East 200 North435-627-4000Fax: 435-627-4731, 2022 City of St. George. Updated election results show incumbent St. George Mayor Michele Randall maintained her lead over challenger and city council member Jimmie Hughes after more voting results were released on Wednesday night by the Washington County Clerk's office. I oppose the cancel culture and will always stand against it. There are some exciting things coming and Im positive they bring hope! I worked in pediatrics and surgery units until we moved to the Navajo Nation for two years before we moved to St. George. Editor's note: An earlier version of this story identified Michelle Tanner as a member of the St. George City Council. Im a widower and father of two wonderful children. . The human resources department has responsibility for administering many of the personnel functions for the City of St. George. He is a true patriot and loves the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, the Red, White and Blue and all that they stand for. He was instrumental fighting against the Opioid addictions. I love this city and the citizens who have helped build it, and those who are the builders of today. National Coach and have worked with youth from every ethnic group. Michelle Tanner, St. George, Utah City Council. We dont need Silicon Valleys leftist culture invading Tech-Ridge. A coordinated effort between UDOT as well as neighboring communities must continue. My cell phone, home address and email are on my correspondence. Tanner and another city councilwoman, Natalie Larsen, agreed with the assessment, saying the . How far out can we make a tee time? Im seeing a shortage in our workforce due to high living costs. As a leader in the incorporation effort for Taylorsville City, and a member of its first city council, Ive had first-hand experience dealing with such issues. Regular City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. I am also here to be informed about the issues and topics at hand. SGESD currently has 59 employees and serves approximately 28,000 customers, including residential and commercial, We, the St. George Police Department and City of St. George, believe this statement reflects the relationship we have with our community. She fell in love with all of the outdoor activities St. George has to offer and has run 12 St. George Marathons. Our founders along with many others have sacrificed their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor for our individual liberty and I take this very seriously. I have worked with medically underserved people and those with insecure housing. The Code Enforcement Team, comprised of two officers, plays an important role in providing a safe and healthy environment for our community. City Council candidate Michelle Tanner, St. George, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by David Dudley, St. George News Tanner received more votes in the primaries than any of her opponents. I hope to shape the community so residents can build their lives and have their turns. In this future city, we protect our legacy of pristine water, wild places, and opportunities to prosper from our labor. I have always thrived on spending much of my time serving in my LDS ward and Stake. My hope is to keep the Dixie spirit alive which embraces hard work, personal responsibility, and a culture of strong family values. Michelle Tanner's position is quite simple. The reasons people find themselves without homes are endless and personal, but there are a few common causes that municipalities can address. Second, I will not compromise the public safety and quality of life in our city. As St. George continues to develop, traffic planning is a concern of mine. Taxes and fees: Your tax dollars are sacred to me and Ill be a watchdog on how theyre spent. Lastly, I am the furthest thing from a "Career Politician." I will focus on transportation, roadways, and supporting our police and fire departments while on the council. In my free time, you can find me walking on our citys beautiful trails (or occasionally off the path, wading into the river to observe birds and frogs). Well, I am a good person and I truly believe the vast majority are too. Sure, I get frustrated when I sit for too long at a red light, he said during the debate. As our city grows we must support our law enforcement in protecting our lives, liberty, and property. There are two open council positions this year, which means the field will be whittled to four at the primary election, which is scheduled for Aug. 10. Meanwhile cancel culture is raging and evil is being called good and good evil. Being a medical professional and publicly speaking out against the mainstream narrative this past year, Ive proven that I have no problem placing principle over popularity. Natalie Larsen led the way with 9,119 votes, or 26.89% of the current vote share, followed by Michelle . I believe in our ability as a community to overcome any challenge if we stay unified. We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Managing our growth and resources must be addressed immediately. It is not Governments job to tell you how to live or dictate to its citizens what they can and cant do. Recently while talking to a few members here in town, some of the more common topics brought up are finances and resources going into the development in the area, concerns about housing, talk about fixing water/electrical problems in relation to the drought/excessive heat and all around recovery from the impact of Covid-19. As St. George grows, I look forward to a city that more fully meets the needs of our community. If the government must step in for any reason, there needs to be strict expiration dates on their activities, and not create permanent bureaucracies. I wrote to the legislation during their last session, and asked them to keep the name, she said. I am a native of Southern Utah and have been a resident of St. George for over 50 years. We must also make sure that infrastructure is in place to meet that growth, rather than playing a game of catch-up after the developments are in place. My daughters have blessed me with many grandkids thats what inspires me to run. I also created a business in 2020 that focuses on videos, advertisements, and portfolios for locals interested in promoting their businesses and/or talents! Michelle Tanner, St. George, Utah City Council. For all of St. George News coverage of 2021 municipal elections, click here. I believe that local Government's duties are to serve its citizens and protect their rights. I aim to prioritize individual liberty, personal property rights, maintain Utah's Dixie heritage, and look for ways to be as self-reliant as possible as our city continues to grow. Contact, Michelle Tanner As we grow, its critical that our police force grow as well to meet the increased demand that invariably accompanies an increase in population. She encouraged those in the audience who agree to write their legislators, too. There is a first time for everything. As we go forward to the future I recognize the challenges we will face. While I am headed to City Council to help address these concerns, during my run, I will be focusing my energy on, brainstorming, and coming up with practical and long term solutions to help turn these issues around or at least bring to the table to further expand on. for them in that period of time a City Councilperson is elected to serve. My cousin Jim Winder was Salt Lake County Sheriff and says that law enforcement needs more funds not less to help train and hire good people. I have been serving on the council for almost two years. We need to take personal responsibility for our water consumption and look for solutions that are fiscally conservative. I running to protect our freedom and liberties as outlined in our Constitution. My daughters have blessed me with many grandkids thats what inspires me to run. Mrs. Tanner has traveled on multiple humanitarian missions with the St. George Rotary Club, as well as several non-profit organizations. Everything from building materials inside and out, new appliances, landscape. That said, there are a couple places where I draw a line in the sand. To work with my whole heart and soul In a city with as much wealth as we have, we can do better. Creating Opportunities for Small Businesses to Thrive. I am an unconventional candidate and different is what we need right now. Government works best when limited and is closer to the people. To represent all members of the community regardless of race, creed or socio-economic status and to make sure everyone has a voice. We provide a broad range of services to all employees and act in an advisory capacity when needed. Alternatives to single-passenger cars will go along way to preserve our air quality and increase smooth travel around the city. The Spectrum & Daily News is committed to providing local coverage about elections and government. I have a very good understanding of real estate, zoning, and infrastructure (especially technology infrastructure). I am mature enough to have perspective on how decisions we make now will impact the lives of people in the future, long after were gone. Roadways and Traffic Planning. We dont want to stop growth, but we want to manage it. Contact (435) 574-7582 Click to Email. Im not a politician but I know the proper role of Government. Keep the government out of our bedrooms and keep our bedrooms away from children. 435-256-5177. That fact will never be lost on me. We are the ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce. All our buildings, not just homes. In order to see that change positively, we need representatives who understand the needs that have to be met and the consistency in order to move forward. I helped build a fiber internet company right here in our community. I owe them more than I can ever repay. The center saves the city nearly $100,000 per year with its operation. My professional leadership and facilitator roles allow me to bring groups with differing opinions and perspectives together to form a consensus. I returned to Utahs Dixie several years ago to raise my children. Aldred told St. George News that he has run for a council seat twice before. 435-256-5177. As the current Chairman of the St. George Arts Commission and owner of a company specializing in nonprofit consulting, I believe I have proven my tireless support the arts and nonprofit organizations in our city. I graduated from Dixie College, Southern Utah University and the University of Wyoming College of Law. My vision right now is to protect our power grid from cyber attacks. I have managed multi-million dollar budgets. I am a small business owner and have been a member of various local boards and committees including: The St. George City Planning Commission, Dixie Jr. Livestock Show, Washington County Conservancy Water District Community Integrated Resource Planning Advisory Committee, Washington County School District School Boundary Alignment Committee, The Utah State School Land Trustlands Committee for DHHS and St George City Master Plan Steering Committee. Michelle will be our voice in St. George! In the city council race, Natalie Larsen and Michelle Tanner were the top vote-getters. We have let opposite opinions and charged topics divide us as a community. Government works best when limited and is closer to the people. Public Safety Police Officers and Fire Department Personnel are adequately staffed and trained with needed resources provided. I am running as an equal representative to all members of St. George no matter their age, gender, background, occupation, class, or any other classification. We live in an amazing community. I have run 12 St. George Marathons and love the Southern Utah hot summers. We need to make sure we make decisions that will allow us to grow but won't push the small businesses out. I have only one agenda and that is to serve the people. Being a small business owner, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and working in Emergency Medicine for the past decade, I have gained a broad perspective on the importance of individual autonomy and proper community representation. Well-planned growth is the key to the prosperity of any community. I have a fierce love for this city and its heritage. Making sure that our roads can accommodate the influx adequately without causing greater traffic congestion. I can provide representation to a large demographic of our community that is underrepresented in local politics. What we witnessed from most leaders this past year is SILENCE. Regarding the rising cost of living in St. George, Tanner said to the debate audience: Free market, free market, free market., Theres not much government can do, she said. Working as a server, host, front desk receptionist, etc., while simple in tasks, I've worked with people to help make their experiences memorable and to have repeat service because of the level of satisfaction. If you do much driving in St. George, you are acquainted with one of the challenges of the Engineering Division, which is to improve traffic flow and promote safety for the traveling public.