Meet the Candidates - September 5

Meet the Candidates Night Set For September 5

WHAT: Primary Election Meet the Candidates Night

WHEN: Wednesday, September 5, 2007 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: West Valley City Hall, Council Chambers3600 S. Constitution Blvd.

WHO: Residents of West Valley City are welcome to attend Meet the Candidates Night free of charge.

WHY: Not sure which candidate to vote for? Join us for Meet the Candidates Night to have your questions answered by the candidates. The evening forum will be moderated by Alan Anderson, president of Chamber West. Candidates will be asked randomly selected questions, submitted by residents prior to and during the forum. The event will last approximately one hour.

Afterwards, residents can mingle with the candidates in the lobby.

Residents are welcome to arrive early as candidates will be in the lobby approximately one hour prior to the public forum to mingle with residents. Questions for the forum can be submitted to ojackson@wvc-ut.gov.

Residents can cast their votes prior to the September 11 Primary Election at West Valley City Hall (3600 S. Constitution Blvd.) from August 20 to September 10 during regular City Hall business hours (Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.). On September 7, the polls will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. West Valley City residents can also vote early at the Salt Lake County Elections Division (2001 S. State Street, S1100) Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Both polling locations will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on September 3.

For more information, please call the City Recorder’s Office at 963-3203 or 963-3207.

Stop Sign Petition

For years, I have been concerned with the ever-increased traffic & speed on High Bluff Drive. I am overwhelmed with the inattention of drivers speeding through a residential neighborhood. I have often wondered that part of the problem may be that from 7000 South to 6200 South there is nothing to break the speed of a driver. I have requested traffic studies, I have asked our COP (community oriented police) to patrol & observe the street. I have yelled "slow down" a time or two (or a hundred)! I have been working with the city for a very long time about this issue. So, in the very near future, I will coming door to door asking for your signature on a petition for a 3 way stop sign at the intersection of High Bluff Drive & Mt. Adams. Not only is it a crazy busy intersection, it is also a bus stop for elementary students. I have spoken with police officers who have said "something has to be done". And, so...it is my hope that we can deter some of the speeding by implementing a stop sign. I know not everyone is going to be pleased by my efforts, but if it slows people down for the sake of our children being safe...then, it will be worth it. Please feel free to share your opinions with me either through email at summitneighborhoodwatch@yahoo.com or when I come to your home! :)

Please, please, PLEASE slow down when driving through our neighborhood!!!

Teaching kids to be safe around dogs.

I read a great article in the September issue of Parents. It is called "Beware of the Dog." It has some great tips on how to keep your kids safe. I had a frightening experience a little while ago. When my son was 5 months old, he was in his bouncy seat, with my husband right next to him. In a second's time, a dog ran into our yard and jumped on him and then backed up and started to bark. It was very scary and we were right there...it took a very long time for our son to settle down (us too!) but we were grateful that there was no physical damage. The article stated that 50% of all kids are nipped by a family pet, and another 40% are attacked by a friend's or neighbor's dog. The article also said that "older kids are bitten most often, but younger kids tend to get more serious bites on their head or neck."

The article tackles the following myths:

1. Some dogs are always good around children.
2. You can always pet your own dog.
3. Dressing up your dog is harmless fun.
4. Most dogs will instinctively protect a baby or young child.
5. When your dog wags its tail, it's happy.

Here is a link to West Valley City's Code's about animals.

Back To School...

Just a reminder to SLOW DOWN while driving. There will be lots of kids out & about...

Neighborhood Block Party - A HUGE Success!

I was worried that no one was going to come, but I think it was a hit! It was a lot of fun...especially the children's bike parade. SO many kids came with their bikes, it was wonderful to have a street closure for them to ride safely in the street (even if it was only for 1 1/2 hours!!). I loved watching people mingle, introducing themselves to new people & getting to know one another!

We are really grateful that we were visited by our WVC COP (Community Officer Patrol) Sargeant Hansen! Also, Thanks to our WVC Fire Department...even though they got a call to leave right when they came, & then they even came back...but got another call before they even got out of the fire engine...but we are thankful that they made efforts to visit us! Also, thank you to Steve Vincent, our city councilman over our district & our Code Enforment Officers who came to visit our Neighborhood Watch Block Party! I want to also say a special thank you to my block captains... We couldn't have had this Block Party without your help!!!

And a HUGE thank you to Craig Thomas with West Valley City Neighborhood Services who continually supports us Neighborhood Watch Chairs!

Neighborhood Block Party!

The Summit Neighborhood Watch Presents:

National Night Out Against Crime
Neighborhood Block Party
Tuesday, August 7th
6:30 - 7:30 Pm

Block Party will be held between
6415 S. & 6449 S. Pine Valley Lane

Get to know your neighbors & meet your Block Captains from the Neighborhood Watch! Mingle will visitors from the West Valley City Police & Fire Departments!

Children's Bike Parade at 7:00 pm!
Kids: Decorate your bicycles, tricycles & wagons for the parade! Prizes will be awarded for most colorful & most creative! Popsicles will be served after the children's parade!