11.08.2011
Election Day
Today's the day! Don't forget to vote. In Centerville, if you live east of Main Street you'll vote at Centerville Elementary. If you live west of Main Street you'll vote at Jennie P. Stewart Elementary. Remind your friends and neighbors. Thanks.
10.30.2011
10.25.2011
Early Voting
Early voting for the General Election has started at City Hall. If you'd like to go beat the rush you can vote this week between 7:30 am and 11:30 am. Then again starting next Tuesday, November 1st between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. As usual, remind your friends and neighbors. Thank your for your support.
10.24.2011
Cottage Meeting
Cottage Meeting tomorrow night! Come meet me at the Archibald's any time between 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Ask the burning questions and learn about the issues. Be sure to invite other friends and neighbors as well.
362 S Island View Dr.
I look forward to seeing you there.
362 S Island View Dr.
I look forward to seeing you there.
10.11.2011
Cottage Meetings
We have setup several cottage meetings around the city coming up over the next few weeks. If you would be interested in hosting one or would like some information about a cottage meeting in your neighborhood let me know. I can handle as many as possible.
In case you aren't familiar with cottage meetings here's a short run down. These meetings are hosted at an individual's home usually. The host will contact friends and neighbors to ask them if they would like to come over to their house to meet the candidate (in this case me), ask questions and learn about the issues. They're usually fairly low key and pretty open. I enjoy meeting people and this is a great way residents to meet me and become familiar.
In case you aren't familiar with cottage meetings here's a short run down. These meetings are hosted at an individual's home usually. The host will contact friends and neighbors to ask them if they would like to come over to their house to meet the candidate (in this case me), ask questions and learn about the issues. They're usually fairly low key and pretty open. I enjoy meeting people and this is a great way residents to meet me and become familiar.
10.10.2011
Meet the Candidates Night
Centerville City is hosting a Meet the Candidates Night in conjunction with the League of Women Voters tomorrow night at City Hall. Beginning at 6:00 you can mingle around to meet all the candidates then at 7:00 the formal question and answer portion begins.
I hope to see you come out and hear what everyone has to say. It should be a great event.
I hope to see you come out and hear what everyone has to say. It should be a great event.
9.13.2011
Primary Election Results
We have results from the Primary Election today:
http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/clerkauditor/elections/election_results/
First of all, I want to thank everyone who voted for me today. I'm very pleased with the results of the election so far. Sitting in a close 4th is actually pretty good. I am confident that I can make up the ground to get into one of the top three spots. Now it's time to turn up the heat. More to come...
http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/clerkauditor/elections/election_results/
First of all, I want to thank everyone who voted for me today. I'm very pleased with the results of the election so far. Sitting in a close 4th is actually pretty good. I am confident that I can make up the ground to get into one of the top three spots. Now it's time to turn up the heat. More to come...
Today's the day!
Primary Election day has finally arrived. Don't forget to vote today!
If you live WEST of Main Street you will vote at Jennie P. Stewart Elementary.
If you live EAST of Main Street you will vote at Centerville Elementary.
You can vote any time between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.
I'll post the election results here later, but in case you can't wait: Davis County Clerk/Auditor
Also, remind your friends and neighbors.
If you live WEST of Main Street you will vote at Jennie P. Stewart Elementary.
If you live EAST of Main Street you will vote at Centerville Elementary.
You can vote any time between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.
I'll post the election results here later, but in case you can't wait: Davis County Clerk/Auditor
Also, remind your friends and neighbors.
8.30.2011
Early Voting
As a reminder, early voting begins today, August 30th to Friday, September 2nd from 7:30 to 11:30 am and from Tuesday, September 6th to Friday the 9th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Early voting takes place at City Hall. This is a great opportunity to show your support by casting an early vote for me.
8.19.2011
Excellent Support
I've gotten a lot of help and a lot of support from a whole bunch of people. I'm very thankful for all of it. A lot of people ask me how they can help. There are quite a few things that can be done to help make this campaign successful. First of all, talk to your friends and neighbors. Let them know that you support me and why. Second, put a sign up. If you don't already have a sign in your yard or you know a great place for one let me know. You've probably seen signs start to pop up. I want to get one in every corner of the City. Finally, make a financial contribution. There are expenses related to running even a city council campaign. If you would like to contribute any amount let me know.
Again, I'm grateful for the advice and support I've received so far. Let's keep things rolling.
Again, I'm grateful for the advice and support I've received so far. Let's keep things rolling.
8.09.2011
Open House for the Foothills Managment Plan
Here's a quick reminder that prior to the Public Hearing on the Foothills Management plan the City is having an Open House to answer any questions. The Open House is from 6:00 to 6:45 pm, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10, 2011. The public hearing will begin at 7:00.
You can find more information at the City Website.
I'll be there to listen and participate, come say hi.
You can find more information at the City Website.
I'll be there to listen and participate, come say hi.
8.07.2011
The Centerville Foothills
The foothills above Centerville are a excellent asset to the City. I believe their condition should not change significantly from their current state. Development of the foothills for residential use or significant recreational use presents far too many questions than potential benefits.
In 2009 the City Council established an oversight steering committee to develop a draft plan for the potential development of the foothills. The proposed plan can be found on the City's website; it includes 12 guiding statements to potential development. The plan evaluates the feasibility of annexation of land into the City, recreational development, or residential development. There are very few areas that are good potential candidates for annexation. The plan does identify some areas for potential residential and/or recreational development. Most of the areas for development are found at the south end of the City on land already owned by Centerville.
Further development of the foothills presents serious concerns about future impacts to any new development, and certainly, existing developed areas. For example, in the 1930's the area now known at the Dikes or ATV Bowl was created for the purpose of capturing spring runoff and allowing it to seep into the sandy soil to fill the natural underground aquifers. However, in time, problems of water coming up into basements and cellars in homes below the dikes were attributed to the changes in water runoff on the mountainside. Any significant development either for recreational or residential use could produce the same changes in natural runoff that could present similar problems. As it is, when the north-eastern side of Island View Drive was developed several springs were uncovered which have presented drainage issues for residents especially during wet years like the one we've been experiencing.
Adequate access to the areas discussed cannot currently be assured without significant road building and excavation. Potential adverse impacts to the existing Weber Basin Aqueduct that runs along the Centerville Foothills as well as the overall cost of such excavation and construction are significant factors.
The City owns the gun range that runs along the Bonneville Shoreline just below the V. There are not very many options for residents to practice safe target shooting nearby. The gun range is situated so that no existing structures are at risk as long as responsible shooting is exercised.
Finally, it is particularly beautiful to look up at the mountains and see, well, mountains. If you look to the south in Bountiful you'll notice a lot of homes and roads cut into the side of the mountain. The potential benefits of a small handful of new homes do not outweigh the drawbacks from what some might call sight pollution.
Let's leave the foothills just they way they are and focus potential development on other, more productive areas in the city such as the west side.
The City is holding a public hearing about the foothills management plan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011at Centerville City Hall. Be sure to show up and voice your opinion to the Planning Commission and City Council. I will be attending if you'd like to discuss this issue with me further.
In 2009 the City Council established an oversight steering committee to develop a draft plan for the potential development of the foothills. The proposed plan can be found on the City's website; it includes 12 guiding statements to potential development. The plan evaluates the feasibility of annexation of land into the City, recreational development, or residential development. There are very few areas that are good potential candidates for annexation. The plan does identify some areas for potential residential and/or recreational development. Most of the areas for development are found at the south end of the City on land already owned by Centerville.
Further development of the foothills presents serious concerns about future impacts to any new development, and certainly, existing developed areas. For example, in the 1930's the area now known at the Dikes or ATV Bowl was created for the purpose of capturing spring runoff and allowing it to seep into the sandy soil to fill the natural underground aquifers. However, in time, problems of water coming up into basements and cellars in homes below the dikes were attributed to the changes in water runoff on the mountainside. Any significant development either for recreational or residential use could produce the same changes in natural runoff that could present similar problems. As it is, when the north-eastern side of Island View Drive was developed several springs were uncovered which have presented drainage issues for residents especially during wet years like the one we've been experiencing.
Adequate access to the areas discussed cannot currently be assured without significant road building and excavation. Potential adverse impacts to the existing Weber Basin Aqueduct that runs along the Centerville Foothills as well as the overall cost of such excavation and construction are significant factors.
The City owns the gun range that runs along the Bonneville Shoreline just below the V. There are not very many options for residents to practice safe target shooting nearby. The gun range is situated so that no existing structures are at risk as long as responsible shooting is exercised.
Finally, it is particularly beautiful to look up at the mountains and see, well, mountains. If you look to the south in Bountiful you'll notice a lot of homes and roads cut into the side of the mountain. The potential benefits of a small handful of new homes do not outweigh the drawbacks from what some might call sight pollution.
Let's leave the foothills just they way they are and focus potential development on other, more productive areas in the city such as the west side.
The City is holding a public hearing about the foothills management plan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011at Centerville City Hall. Be sure to show up and voice your opinion to the Planning Commission and City Council. I will be attending if you'd like to discuss this issue with me further.
7.28.2011
Rail on Main Street
As part of the settlement to build Legacy Highway the State agreed to study transit options in South Davis County. A few years ago UTA completed a study that included running a light rail or streetcar line down Main Street in Bountiful and Centerville. The study involved narrowing a universe of transit options down to a short list then to the "Locally Preferred Alternative." The alternative that the study determined to be the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) was the low cost rail (streetcar or light rail vehicle). As part of several open houses, UTA heard from the public regarding the LPA. The overwhelming message coming from Centerville residents was, "No Rail on Main Street." In March 2010, Centerville City issued a letter that said it was not endorsing streetcars on Main Street.
I don't believe streetcars or any other kind of rail is appropriate for Main Street in Centerville. The potential advantages definitely do not outweigh the questions, problems and concerns. For example, according the the UTA study the current bus line (Route 470) takes approximately 34 minutes to travel from Parrish Lane to Salt Lake City. The streetcar option would take an estimated 31 minutes. That's right a savings of 3 minutes. A ride on the street car would certainly cost more than a ride on the bus, but you'd only save 3 minutes? Which makes the assumption that ridership would more than double hard to believe.
It is highly unlikely that we'll see any rail on Main Street any time soon. The City doesn't want it, residents don't want it, and we certainly don't need it. I would like to see UTA expand bus service through South Davis County. The recent trend seems to be cutting back on bus service significantly. UTA will insist that the bus routes were cut because demand was down. I contend that demand decreases because it no longer becomes convenient for people to take the bus, and they simply drive to their destination. The result is pretty circular.
I will be vigilant to ensure streetcars, or any other form of rail, that are not acceptable to the residents of Centerville will not find their way down Main Street.
I don't believe streetcars or any other kind of rail is appropriate for Main Street in Centerville. The potential advantages definitely do not outweigh the questions, problems and concerns. For example, according the the UTA study the current bus line (Route 470) takes approximately 34 minutes to travel from Parrish Lane to Salt Lake City. The streetcar option would take an estimated 31 minutes. That's right a savings of 3 minutes. A ride on the street car would certainly cost more than a ride on the bus, but you'd only save 3 minutes? Which makes the assumption that ridership would more than double hard to believe.
It is highly unlikely that we'll see any rail on Main Street any time soon. The City doesn't want it, residents don't want it, and we certainly don't need it. I would like to see UTA expand bus service through South Davis County. The recent trend seems to be cutting back on bus service significantly. UTA will insist that the bus routes were cut because demand was down. I contend that demand decreases because it no longer becomes convenient for people to take the bus, and they simply drive to their destination. The result is pretty circular.
I will be vigilant to ensure streetcars, or any other form of rail, that are not acceptable to the residents of Centerville will not find their way down Main Street.
7.27.2011
UTOPIA
UTOPIA is definitely one topic that gets a lot of Centerville residents talking. It certainly is an interesting subject, as well as complex, and sometimes heated.
So what is UTOPIA? The Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency was created when 16 cities joined together to create a fiber optic network. Centerville and the other pledging UTOPIA cities have agreed to set aside sales tax revenue to cover the costs of UTOPIA if subscriber revenue is insufficient. According to UTOPIA's own website the benefit of UTOPIA is fiber directly to your home. You don't have to share bandwidth with neighbors and you get lightning fast speeds.
Sounds great right? Except that UTOPIA has not performed even close to how it was originally presented. UTOPIA was plagued with problems and financial challenges early on and had to completely halt construction in 2007. Lately, we've seen action on the UTOPIA construction front thanks to an Economic Stimulus Grant made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. UTOPIA is currently soliciting subscribers in Centerville with a projected launch this fall.
So what should the City do about UTOPIA? Centerville is committed to UTOPIA. That decision was made years ago when sales tax revenue was pledged to support UTOPIA bonds. We've long since passed the point of no return. If we were to decide to get out of UTOPIA now we'd still be on the hook for sales tax revenues to support the bonds, but would guarantee ourselves a partially constructed network. Centerville needs to get as much out of UTOPIA as we can without pledging any more. We need to make sure the financial and operational management of UTOPIA produce profitability sooner rather than later (or never). We need to promote UTOPIA.
As I said, we're already committed to UTOPIA. Let's use it as a tool to attract quality businesses to the City. We need to leverage off of UTOPIA to bring jobs and economic development, and give citizens the opportunity to work in Centerville.
In a nutshell, I'm hoping Centerville can benefit from UTOPIA and take the lemons we've been given and make lemonade.
So what is UTOPIA? The Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency was created when 16 cities joined together to create a fiber optic network. Centerville and the other pledging UTOPIA cities have agreed to set aside sales tax revenue to cover the costs of UTOPIA if subscriber revenue is insufficient. According to UTOPIA's own website the benefit of UTOPIA is fiber directly to your home. You don't have to share bandwidth with neighbors and you get lightning fast speeds.
Sounds great right? Except that UTOPIA has not performed even close to how it was originally presented. UTOPIA was plagued with problems and financial challenges early on and had to completely halt construction in 2007. Lately, we've seen action on the UTOPIA construction front thanks to an Economic Stimulus Grant made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. UTOPIA is currently soliciting subscribers in Centerville with a projected launch this fall.
So what should the City do about UTOPIA? Centerville is committed to UTOPIA. That decision was made years ago when sales tax revenue was pledged to support UTOPIA bonds. We've long since passed the point of no return. If we were to decide to get out of UTOPIA now we'd still be on the hook for sales tax revenues to support the bonds, but would guarantee ourselves a partially constructed network. Centerville needs to get as much out of UTOPIA as we can without pledging any more. We need to make sure the financial and operational management of UTOPIA produce profitability sooner rather than later (or never). We need to promote UTOPIA.
As I said, we're already committed to UTOPIA. Let's use it as a tool to attract quality businesses to the City. We need to leverage off of UTOPIA to bring jobs and economic development, and give citizens the opportunity to work in Centerville.
In a nutshell, I'm hoping Centerville can benefit from UTOPIA and take the lemons we've been given and make lemonade.
7.26.2011
Let's get down to business
I had a good chat today with an active resident of Centerville. We talked about most of the key issues facing the city these days. I enjoy listening and sharing ideas about how different issues and opportunities could and should be handled. Over the next few days I'll share my ideas and views on the following topics:
- UTOPIA
- Rail Line on Main Street
- Foothills Management
- West Side Development
- Fees and Taxes
- Other topics that come up
7.18.2011
It's Official!
My name is Kevin Daly and I'm running for Centerville City Council.
Centerville, Utah is a great place to live. We have great schools, great businesses, very few serious problems, and there's a real sense of community here. Centerville has a lot to offer without feeling too big, too crowded and too busy.
I want to serve as a Centerville City Councilman to make sure we continue with the great history and foundation we've enjoyed for so long now. I have a strong financial background that will allow me to ensure Centerville is run in a fiscally conservative and responsible manner. I listen to residents to understand key concerns and I'm able to effectively communicate those to anyone who will listen.
I look forward to sharing in more detail my thoughts about Centerville, the issues we face, and the opportunities ahead.
Centerville, Utah is a great place to live. We have great schools, great businesses, very few serious problems, and there's a real sense of community here. Centerville has a lot to offer without feeling too big, too crowded and too busy.
I want to serve as a Centerville City Councilman to make sure we continue with the great history and foundation we've enjoyed for so long now. I have a strong financial background that will allow me to ensure Centerville is run in a fiscally conservative and responsible manner. I listen to residents to understand key concerns and I'm able to effectively communicate those to anyone who will listen.
I look forward to sharing in more detail my thoughts about Centerville, the issues we face, and the opportunities ahead.
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