tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47506703473882606152024-03-12T20:24:40.357-06:00Fred C. Cox for UtahFor Utah House District 30. Former Member, Utah House of Representatives, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011. Utah Architect, #utpolFred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-88382410773808664992024-02-24T18:22:00.003-07:002024-02-24T18:22:33.520-07:00Pre-register for and attend your Neighborhood Caucus Meetings March 5, 2024<p> It is very important that you attend your neighborhood caucus meetings on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.</p><div class="xsag5q8" dir="auto"><div class="" dir="auto"><div class="x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1swvt13 xjkvuk6" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">You will have the ability to elect precinct officers and state <span><a tabindex="-1"></a></span>and county delegates.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">You also will have a chance to vote in the Presidential Preference vote, which will help determine who our national delegates will vote for to select the Republican Party Nominee for President.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">There will not be a Republican Primary for President this year in Utah. There are 3 candidates still left on your ballot. March 5th is Super Tuesday nationally where many states will be voting.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">It will save you and everyone time if you pre-register prior to coming to caucus night. Bring the email you receive or print it out prior to coming.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">If you don't, they will likely ask you to do so when you arrive. Doing it in advance gives you time to fix any issues with your voter registration if you have moved recently.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The pre-registration process only takes a few minutes. to Pre-Register for Caucus go to:</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Futgop.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0QclrqQYVsFYwLpfe0DUecvLQU3ebIaaUMu4btvxSVYdd90G5IpMgJytc&h=AT3I9pPTrGzPfga__M1Ay1QmSg01YrlO9kUeLv7fQ8popo3JVg7bO3ORdIWOhmxOV1rTPayqN0q_KbLWceylzKxDcR9_yxPLQEBJJvDubGfvQXOafxyB0uNiCyCsjR-sxA&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c[0]=AT2T8fucabCQp2Q1Ta897KvKD4RLBk1dYWDISqoe3iyBR9JQAYq38N5IwazrnCUeWI2l3khljrMnroxzIG9QPzbaNMmJYUU51gv8stHqYy_uO619v1AUZ3tsoG_2oBSnRSpi8s364Y3xB4RNE2VLh6jD2wWLVk50S2ZllQVOlH3GEJZkp14nMZnd6B96FOeoF1C-E4VE7vgBMSPbKjhDvW6s52FyUjHK9RnW5r0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://utgop.org/</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">and click on the Preregister for Caucus button.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">I ask that you carefully select County Delegates at your Caucus meeting to represent you. Not only will they help to determine if there is a primary for Utah State House District 30, they will also vote on a county wide council race, district county council races, and a new county surveyor.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">See more at:</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://slco.org/clerk/elections/current-candidate-list/?fbclid=IwAR0MAmhkKMjZOgdVVYWEYcB_NlGovhxRRjLnYqvY-5RjG1yIav_uz7tgies" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://slco.org/clerk/elections/current-candidate-list/</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Futgop.org%2F2024-candidates%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0W1Kv7AzuAZ5tfx5OwgsW_G3T0Dtv8xYx14OL18Gozn74DbcLEt6Z8e8w&h=AT3IBJLrju7AHePbGsuAvg_7h-Pz3cALm2oJh7rm21AlZe5EoV8v4Jlw06zYMI6H4YnwsGJ-69VNgmHjhZSyGccgBH_cKsXxDgrZ5BshKCXS-lZWuUjIDK0nGWnAB4q4Hw&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c[0]=AT2T8fucabCQp2Q1Ta897KvKD4RLBk1dYWDISqoe3iyBR9JQAYq38N5IwazrnCUeWI2l3khljrMnroxzIG9QPzbaNMmJYUU51gv8stHqYy_uO619v1AUZ3tsoG_2oBSnRSpi8s364Y3xB4RNE2VLh6jD2wWLVk50S2ZllQVOlH3GEJZkp14nMZnd6B96FOeoF1C-E4VE7vgBMSPbKjhDvW6s52FyUjHK9RnW5r0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://utgop.org/2024-candidates/</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fslcogop.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07QlbYO0o6pu_MVrotqrfT_NUSC1uh2uFpene2ue8-Ryx87jK-3w4XnDU&h=AT3dPNUbqMCYw0-y9Q9Dky5FMeb984jnoL2uuBj7yGnl9ftgwC2_Im_lBwWjchl7MuIPJfPRjZpDE_LqsWQOWB6DtzuunwvCfXgB-ORWawjIC7hyK1RsIcQ6EavuXIzgXA&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c[0]=AT2T8fucabCQp2Q1Ta897KvKD4RLBk1dYWDISqoe3iyBR9JQAYq38N5IwazrnCUeWI2l3khljrMnroxzIG9QPzbaNMmJYUU51gv8stHqYy_uO619v1AUZ3tsoG_2oBSnRSpi8s364Y3xB4RNE2VLh6jD2wWLVk50S2ZllQVOlH3GEJZkp14nMZnd6B96FOeoF1C-E4VE7vgBMSPbKjhDvW6s52FyUjHK9RnW5r0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://slcogop.com/</a></span></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">I am the only Republican candidate for State House District 30 that filed "convention only",</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">and so the Caucus meeting on March 5th at Granger High School and the Convention on April 12th and April 13th, matter to my race.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">I ask for your vote.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Neighborhood Caucus Meetings for State House District 30</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">When: Tue, March 5, 6pm – 10pm</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Where: Granger High School, 3580 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Meet and check in at 6pm. The meeting starts at 7pm.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Super Tuesday. Includes Presidential Preference.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Fred C. Cox</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">801-966-2636 home</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">fred@fredcox4utah.com</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Vote for Fred C. Cox to represent State House District 30 at the Utah House of Representatives</div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-14692431378748608692024-01-28T19:14:00.006-07:002024-01-28T19:14:46.100-07:00Town Hall Meetings for Fred C. Cox, 2024 Candidate for Utah House District 30<p> <span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I have scheduled the following town hall meetings to learn what issues are important to you. </span><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11am to Noon, <strong>West Valley Library</strong> Meeting Room, 2880 W 3650 S, <span class="fMYBhe">West Valley City, UT 84119</span> </span><br /></div><div><span class="fMYBhe" style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Saturday, March 9, 2024, 3pm to 4pm, <strong>Hunter Library</strong> Meeting Room, <span class="LrzXr">4740 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120</span> </span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11am to Noon, <strong>West Valley Library</strong> Meeting Room, 2880 W 3650 S, <span class="fMYBhe">West Valley City, UT 84119</span> </span><br /></div><div><span class="fMYBhe" style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Fred C. Cox, 2024 Candidate for Utah House District 30, <br /><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>"I
believe we must stand up and be heard or watch our constitutionally
protected rights disappear. We can't continue to let government take
over our lives". <br /></b><br />That was the reason I ran for office when
my State Representative, Ron Bigelow, stepped down to help the Governor
at the end of 2010, and it is still so today.<br /><br />I had the
opportunity to serve in the Utah House of Representatives in 2011, 2012,
2015 and 2016. During that time, I had a reputation of being willing to
speak up and to fight for and vote for what I believed was right, no
matter the opposition. <br /><br /> I also had the reputation of reading
though all of the bills I would vote on, and after the 2016 session a
comedy song joked that I might have known other legislators' bills
better than they did. During my service, I had one of the best floor
attendance records of anyone in the House, with the exception of one
rare House Judiciary Standing Committee meeting called during floor time
where I missed 12 votes in 2015. They were the only ones I missed that
year. I wanted to be in the chamber during debates and voting so I could
hear both sides of an issue and see if a bill was ready or needed to be
amended or voted down. "Motion to Amend" was something I said more than
once. I always voted for or against the bill no matter who the sponsor
was or what party they belonged to.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rep. Judy Weeks Rohner has filed to run for State Senate District 12, and so House District 30 is an "open" seat race.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">There are 5 people who have filed to run. 3 Republican and 2 Democratic candidates.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I
am the only Republican candidate that filed "convention only", and so
the Caucus meeting on March 5th and Convention on April 12th and April
13th, matter to my race. I need your vote.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Please
come to one of my Town Hall meetings and help me understand the issues
that are important to you. Thank You to the many that came to my Town
Hall meeting on January 13th. <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I ask for your vote.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fred C. Cox</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT3908_ZmEmailObjectHandler"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT3909_ZmEmailObjectHandler"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4281_ZmEmailObjectHandler" role="link"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4282_ZmEmailObjectHandler" role="link"><a href="mailto:fred@fredcox4utah.com" rel="noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">fred@fredcox4utah.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.fredcox4utah.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.fredcox4utah.com/</span></a></span>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-1222754712031853062024-01-07T19:02:00.004-07:002024-01-07T19:02:34.165-07:00Fred C. Cox, 2024 Candidate for Utah House District 30<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><big><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fred C. Cox, 2024 Candidate for Utah House District 30, <br />
Former Member, Utah House of Representatives, 2016, 2015,
2012, 2011.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><big><br />
"I believe we must stand up and be heard or watch our
constitutionally protected rights disappear. We can't
continue to let government take over our lives". <br />
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That was the reason I ran for office when my State
Representative, Ron Bigelow, stepped down to help the
Governor at the end of 2010, and it is still so today.<br />
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I had the opportunity to serve in the Utah House of
Representatives in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016. During that
time I had a reputation of being willing to speak up and to
fight for and vote for what I believed was right, no matter
the opposition. <br />
<br />
I also had the reputation of reading though all of the
bills I would vote on, and after the 2016 session a comedy
song joked that I might have known other legislators' bills
better than they did. During my service, I had one of the
best floor attendance records of anyone in the House, with
the exception of one rare House Judiciary Standing Committee
meeting called during floor time where I missed 12 votes in
2015. They were the only ones I missed that year. I wanted
to be in the chamber during debates and voting so I could
hear both sides of an issue and see if a bill was ready, or
needed to be amended or voted down. "Motion to Amend" was
something I said more than once. I always voted for or
against the bill no matter who the sponsor was or what party
they belonged to.<br />
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I have been asked by many in the district to run again. I
would appreciate your support, whether by endorsement for
2024 or campaign contribution.</big></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><big><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span></big></span></span></span></p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-81533058585284149242023-06-22T08:26:00.005-06:002023-06-22T08:26:51.820-06:00Fred C. Cox, for the Utah Republican State Audit Committee.<p> Stafford and Rob,<br />Please accept this request to be a candidate for the Audit Committee.<br /><br />Fred C. Cox<br />Salt Lake County.<br /><br />I have been the treasurer or person responsible for campaign filing for candidate for<br />Utah House, 2011 to 2019<br />SLco Council, 2020 to 2023<br />Upcoming campaign, 2024<br /><br />and also for the following<br />2019 Utah Tax Referendum, PIC 2019, 2020<br />2023 Utah Flag Referendum, PIC 2023<br />Restoring the Utah State Flag, PIC 2023<br />Are You Listening Yet, PAC 2023 to present<br /><br />Past Party and Related Community Service<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2015 through December 2016.<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2011 through December 2012.<br />• Utah Republican State Central Committee, 2011 to present.<br />• Utah Republican State Executive Committee, 2017 to 2019.<br />• Utah Republican State Delegate 2002-2003, 2005 to 2012, 2013, 2015 to 2016, 2018 to 2021.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Bylaws Committee, 2013 to present.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Delegate, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016, 2022-2023.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Central Committee, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Legislative District Chair, August 2010 to January 2011.<br /><br />• Valley West Rotary Club, Charter member, 2014 to present, Club President 2018-2019, 2019-2020.<br />• West Point Neighborhood Watch Chair, 2017 to present.<br />• West Jordan Chamber of Commerce, 2021 to present, Government Affairs<br />• Mountain West Chamber of Commerce, 2016 to present<br />• ChamberWest Chamber of Commerce, 2007 through 2016<br />• Western Growth Coalition, 2010 to present.<br />• AIA Utah, Government Affairs Committee, January 2008 to January 2011 and January 2013 to 2019, 2023.<br />• COLA, Code Officials Legislative Affairs Committee, 2017 to present.<br />• Utah Child Care Center Licensing Committee, 2014. Appointed by Gov. Herbert, confirmed by the Utah Senate<br /><br />• Church Based community service<br /><br />LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS<br />• Licensed Utah Architect since 1991<br />• Licensed Idaho Architect since 2008<br />• Licensed Oklahoma Architect since 2011<br />• Licensed Wyoming Architect since 2011<br />• Licensed Texas Architect since 2012<br />• Licensed Washington Architect since 2023<br />• Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, 1976<br />• Member of the American Institute of Architects since 1991<br />• Charter Member of Valley West Rotary Club since 2014</p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-57732817814501991802023-02-19T14:09:00.006-07:002023-02-19T14:42:15.664-07:00Fred C Cox for the Utah Republican State Central Committee <p> Fred C Cox for the Utah Republican State Central Committee
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Being a member of the SCC is a volunteer, elected, political party position, representing Salt Lake County to the State Party. <br /><br />We not only need someone to show up to the meetings, (I have 100% attendance), we need someone that can work with others. <br /><br />At
the end of 2019 and the beginning on 2020, I was the original sponsor
(1 of 5) for the Utah 2019 Tax referendum. Working with voters
throughout the state, both liberal, conservative, and everything in
between, and as volunteers, we were able to gather over 170,000
signatures in 29 counties, exceeding the 116,000 required signatures in
15 counties. Because of the success of our team, the Legislature and the
Governor repealed 2019 SB 2001, instead of facing the backlash of the
voters that fall.<br /><br />There are 180 SCC members Statewide,
representing tens of thousands of county delegates, 4 thousand state
delegates, and hundreds of thousands of party affiliates. The meetings
have been in St George during snow storms, Fillmore, Park City, Erda /
Grantsville, Ogden, Lehi, etc. I have have had 100% attendance, even before
being elected in 2011, and since. The meetings can take all day, and
have been in the past, argumentative. Some are wondering why I would run
again? <b><br /><br />I believe we must stand up and be heard or watch our
constitutionally protected rights disappear. We can't continue to let
government take over our lives.<br /><br /></b>Past Party and Related Community Service<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2015 through December 2016.<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2011 through December 2012.<br />• Utah Republican State Central Committee, 2011 to present.<br />• Utah Republican State Executive Committee, 2017 to 2019.<br />• Utah Republican State Delegate 2002-2003, 2005 to 2012, 2013, 2015 to 2016, 2018 to 2021.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Bylaws Committee, 2013 to present.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Delegate, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016, 2022-2023.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Central Committee, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Legislative District Chair, August 2010 to January 2011.<br /><br />Questions? <br />Send an email to <br />fred@fredcox4utah.com<b><br /></b>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-38141711218987370752023-01-21T12:03:00.003-07:002023-01-21T12:03:53.433-07:00Keep Utah's Flag<p> Senator. I was not happy you voted to change Utah's flag in committee</p><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;">A short note as to why you may wish to consider changing that vote on the floor. I wrote this after seeing the recent TV ads funded by the state and a recent op-ed by Senator Mike Lee. </div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;">vexillologists. Yes the organization created by one person with rules written by one person. Yes, over the years he has enough followers to get an award from an organization he created. The real problem? There have been many comments re a new flag. People were asked to submit a new flag. Then people were asked to pick one of the new flags. Were people asked if they wanted a new flag or if they could pick the current one? NO! This has been led by a few. The ads on TV are funded by a state agency funded by a few. The only real, but somewhat biased survey of what Utahns think about a new flag in general is on the agency's website. They hired a firm to ask less than 800 Utahns if they wanted a new flag. About 1/3 were a no, 1/3 were a yes and 1/3 were undecided. This didn't even have a pick between our current clarified 2011 flag and this proposed one. Yes, we live in a republic and yes former Rep Handy and State Senator McCay have done all they can to convince us we need a new flag, but they don't have a majority of support and so they send out TV ads and now this op-ed? Rubbish. It appears the lobbyist and consultant hired by the state agency to promote this new flag is being asked to earn their keep. Let's keep our current flag.</div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;">Fred C Cox</div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;">4466 Early Duke Street</div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;">West Valley City, UT 54120-5723</div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline: none;"><br /></div>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-50867413493461101762022-01-22T15:14:00.003-07:002022-05-31T23:56:45.235-06:00Helping the Great Salt Lake Water level - Eliminate required retention when possible.<p>Other that reducing water usage, 2 items that would help restore Great Salt Lake Water Levels to reasonable heights include, one, reducing the evaporation of Utah Lake, which loses 1/2 of its water that way. </p><p>Reducing evaporation for Utah Lake, which could supply much of the west bench of SLco with water, is not an easy solution. </p><p>The other item is removing a regulation of the state to Retain a certain amount of rain water during site plan storm water design for projects over an acre. This would cost almost nothing and may reduce the costs of construction. </p><p>The state for at least many areas and for many years has required a certain amount of Detention, to act as a shock absorber to reduce flooding, but it has been recent, the last couple of years, that Retention has been required, even when the infrastructure is available to handle the storm water with reduced speed. </p><p>Detain, slow down, hold temporarily.</p><p>Retain, hold and not release at all. </p><p>In some locations, there is not a storm water drain system and no release is available, but when it is, it should be used. Slowing the flow is one thing, but eliminating some of the flow through retention can create problems and it complicates and can increase the cost of site development. </p><p>Some argue that Retention helps clean water, but actually Detention can do the same thing. In some cases, putting water into the ground can help and that can be handled locally, but this is not a good idea to have a one size fits all regulation. I spoke to an engineer from West Valley on Friday, and he hates the current requirement. Several Civil Engineers I have spoken to believe the general requirement is a mistake. </p><p>the document that mandates storm water retention when releasing into any municipal system.</p><p>https://documents.deq.utah.gov/water-quality/stormwater/updes/DWQ-2020-005275.pdf</p><p><a href="https://documents.deq.utah.gov/water-quality/stormwater/updes/DWQ-2020-005275.pdf" target="_blank">https://documents.deq.utah.gov/water-quality/stormwater/updes/DWQ-2020-005275.pdf</a><br /></p><p>Look in section 4.2.5.1.2 </p><p> Please change the rules or create a law to supersede the rules.</p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-76095226632714260402021-03-25T07:53:00.005-06:002021-03-25T08:05:49.003-06:00Fred C Cox for the Utah Republican State Central CommitteeBeing a member of the SCC is a volunteer, elected, political party position, representing Salt Lake County to the State Party. <br /><br />We not only need someone to show up to the meetings, (I have 100% attendance), we need someone that can work with others. <br /><br />At the end of 2019 and the beginning on 2020, I was the original sponsor (1 of 5) for the Utah 2019 Tax referendum. Working with voters throughout the state, both liberal, conservative, and everything in between, and as volunteers, we were able to gather over 170,000 signatures in 29 counties, exceeding the 116,000 required signatures in 15 counties. Because of the success of our team, the Legislature and the Governor repealed 2019 SB 2001, instead of facing the backlash of the voters that fall.<br /><br />There are 180 SCC members Statewide, representing tens of thousands of county delegates, 4 thousand state delegates, and hundreds of thousands of party affiliates. The meetings have been in St George during snow storms, Fillmore, Park City, Erda / Grantsville, Ogden, etc. I have have had 100% attendance, even before being elected in 2011, and since. The meetings often take all day, and have been in the past, argumentative. Some are wondering why I would run again? <b><br /><br />I believe we must stand up and be heard or watch our constitutionally protected rights disappear. We can't continue to let government take over our lives.<br /><br /></b>Past Party and Related Community Service<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2015 through December 2016.<br />• Utah State House of Representatives, January 2011 through December 2012.<br />• Utah Republican State Central Committee, 2011 to present.<br />• Utah Republican State Executive Committee, 2017 to 2019.<br />• Utah Republican State Delegate 2002-2003, 2005 to 2012, 2013, 2015 to 2016, 2018 to present.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Bylaws Committee, 2013 to present.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Delegate, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Central Committee, 2010-2012, 2014 to 2016.<br />• Salt Lake County Republican Legislative District Chair, August 2010 to January 2011.<br /><br />Questions? <br />Send an email to <br />fred@fredcox4utah.com<b><br /><br /></b>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-60402133942989119482020-10-27T21:23:00.002-06:002020-10-27T21:23:29.758-06:00Utah 2020 Amendments <p> I am Yes for A B C and D</p><p>No on E F and G</p><p>For E, Sen Mayne does a good job. Hunting and fishing are essential and undeniable parts of Utah’s cultural identity and economy and protected in statute.</p><p>We love and cherish many things about our great state. Few are so vital they must be enshrined in our state’s most sacred document.</p><p>The Second Amendment in the U.S. Constitution and our Utah Constitution guarantee our rights to keep and bear arms and </p><p>individuals’ rights to protect themselves and their families. These sacred constitutional liberties are not about hunting and fishing. We should not dilute them by adding to them or defining them as something they are not.</p><p>If we do not carefully scrutinize what goes into it, the entire document will lose value. That is not to say that we should not protect hunting and fishing—we absolutely should. But if we do not draw a line between rights that are fundamental and privileges that extend from those rights, we will no longer be able to tell the difference.</p><p>Nobody is threatening our right to hunt and fish. Any threat is hypothetical or imaginary. The Utah Division of Wildlife Re-sources is an agency of outdoor sports professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and managing Utah’s vibrant hunting and fishing traditions, culture, and industry. The protections and promotion that they provide is woven deep into the laws of our state and are not going anywhere.</p><p>Legislative supporters of Amendment E admit that the amendment will not make any meaningful difference in how hunting and fishing is managed in the state. It will have no meaningful impact on people’s access to hunting and fishing. These activities are and will continue to be open to all. Without the amendment, you will still be able to hunt and fish, and the state will continue to promote and protect these activities as they always have.</p><p>No one is even considering taking away our hunting and fishing rights, so why are we considering inserting unnecessary language into our constitution?</p><p>By adding this amendment, we will dilute our fundamental rights, like our right to protect ourselves and families, our right to free speech, and our right to peaceably assemble.</p><p>Vote NO to protect the power of our constitutional rights. Vote no on amendment E.</p><p>- Senator Karen Mayne and Representative Marsha Judkins</p><p>On Amendment F: "As the Utah Constitution now dictates, the session would still need to begin in January and run for only 45 consecutive days, with the exception of federal and state holidays. The only change included in Constitutional Amendment F is removing the specific January start date from the Constitution and instead specifying the January start date in statute. The Legislature would be enabled to set the start date by passing a bill. This will allow for more adaptability in determining a start date."</p><p>Currently citizens, businesses, taxpayers, and legislators can plan in advance for years for the start of the session. Will they also change the candidate filing deadlines at a wim? I don't trust the flexibility as written. The session may be one or two days longer with the holidays but the session date could shift greatly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Amendment G, according to the official voter guide and the unbiased calculation section, is expecting to help balance the budget by allowing $600 Million to be used from the education fund to pay for something currently funded by the general fund. It basically removes $600 Million from the education fund per year. The UEA and others cut a deal so this would not be worse than it could be. I doubt higher ed got such a deal. Since sales taxes are better than expected and income tax is worse than expected as of July 1st, the deal could be worse than expected. I am a no vote on G. Is it better than the tax reform? At least the voters get to decide.</p><p><br /></p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-2841164015382867072020-10-27T20:56:00.007-06:002020-10-27T20:56:50.351-06:00Utah GOP ad Oct 27<p> from my friend Judy</p><p>"I have tried to keep politics off of JUDY’S CORNER except to copy something that someone needed from the 2019 Tax Referendum page but I have to repost this because of the unethical flyer sent out by the Utah State Republican Party in retaliation to a flyer sent out to several select areas by the Democratic State Party. This flyer unlike the Democratic one is absolutely a lie and FALSE!</p><p>Please read and tell your friends that this is flyer is unprofessional and deceitful.</p><p>———————————————</p><p>********************************</p><p>It has just come to my attention that several Democrats that not only voted against SB2001 but helped to get signatures to repeal have had a mailer sent out by the Republican party saying they didn’t try to stop the tax on food! </p><p>Remember all Democrats voted AGAINST SB2001. </p><p>Please if you are in Representative Suzanne Harrison, Represenative Elizabeth Weight, Carol Spackman Moss, Representative Brian King, Rep Joel K Briscoe or Represenative Karen Kwan’s area tell your neighbors it is rubbish! You can even have them call me and I can tell them the truth! </p><p>I just addressed an issue that said the Democrats were unethical because a news article questioning the integrity of a Republican that was based on fact which caused a stir. That article was based on fact, the flyer sent out against these individuals is not! </p><p>Shame on those who sent out the flyer! Let’s hope that all that participate in these shenanigans down in defeat!!!</p><p>Last week it was the Democratic Party that tried to tell voters in special areas that specific Republicans voted for SB2001 when they didn’t. </p><p>This type of campaign strategy does not work in Utah!</p><p>I DETEST Dirty Politics!</p><p>One week left....stay tuned!"</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-63455295229887112442020-10-27T20:50:00.001-06:002020-10-27T20:50:51.946-06:00Rep Spendloves ad <p> One Representative voted to raise the tax on food and fuel, take $680 Million from public ed and add taxes on several services and change the way we fund roads. In otherwards they voted for 2019 SB 2001. Now they send out a flyer bragging they voted to repeal that bill (after we got enough signatures to put the bill on the ballot through the referendum process) and tried to imply someone calling them on their original vote was untruthful? Perhaps this flyer deserves some kind of Pinocchio award? Deceptive at best.</p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-53828220328687098232020-10-27T20:45:00.002-06:002020-10-27T20:47:05.413-06:00Leadership races <p> The Utah House and Senate Leadership races is an important vote. It is a mistake again, to have the vote so close to election day and not later as the votes will not all be counted for the legislature. In 2010 I was not a member when the vote took place. In 2012, I did not know by the time of the leadership vote if I won or not so I was not able to vote. In 2014, when I did win, I again did not know yet and was not allowed to vote. The Democrats have delayed their vote in the past for this reason. Hopefully, enough people will turn their ballots in now so on election night there will be a better view of likely house and senate members. The final vote isn't until the start of the session but by then, traditionally the races are done and everyone votes for the leadership of both parties as was chosen in November. I believe the leadership vote should be delayed 2 weeks. Perhaps if it appears the current speaker has lost or could lose on election night, I will get my wish.</p><p>Leadership races for the state House and Senate should be at least 2 or 3 weeks after election day so those that are voting are decided by the voters.</p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-40851052471372931782020-10-27T20:29:00.005-06:002020-10-27T20:29:46.879-06:00Oct 16 Bad Flyer <p>For those that don't know, in Utah per the state constitution, any bill passed by less than a 2/3 vote of both houses is subject to referendum. </p><p>If passed by 2/3 It also can have an immediate effective date, instead of waiting 60 days to take effect. </p><p>As you likely know, it takes a lot of signatures to get the bill on the ballot to block it. The legislature didn't get the 2/3 for 2019 SB 2001 last December. </p><p>Why, when the Republican leadership of both houses backed the bill did they not get 2/3 of both houses? </p><p>Initially the bill passed the senate with 2/3 (20 votes) with 2 Republican's voting against it. They listened to the voters in their area and voted No. It then went to the House. They needed 50 votes for 2/3. They got 43. Not 2/3. </p><p>That is when I thought, this bill is subject to Referendum. I started immediately asking if there were others that thought it was a terrible bill. There were on both sides. There were changes in the bill and it went back to the Senate. One Senator had left and so the bill got 19 votes. If the bill had got 50 in the House, they would have had the UHP go get the Senator to bring him back if required. They didn't. </p><p>The bill passed and eventually would be signed by the Governor, even after he knew we were gathering signatures. Referendums can't be done without $4 Million and UEA had already caved at that point. </p><p>Well, we proved them wrong. We got 170,000 signatures in 29 counties. We only needed about 116,000 votes in 15 counties. </p><p>Now, Some [...] in the democratic party is going after some of the 11 Republican Representatives that voted with the people and against the leadership of Speaker Wilson. They are saying their party leadership backed the bill. They forget to mention the legislator voted against the bill and listened to the voters. If the democratic party wants to go after the leadership on this bill, or after these legislators for a different reason, fine, but don't go after the heroes for this bill. Without them there would not have even been the possibility of a referendum.</p>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-12107103080495348882020-06-27T15:05:00.001-06:002020-06-27T15:05:53.674-06:00Mayor Jenny Wilson and Your Mandatory Face Mask<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica neue", "helvetica", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">Neighbors and Friends,<br />
<br />
I am hopeful that you are well and safe.<br />
<br />
Just after midnight tonight (12:01 a.m. June 27, 2020) face coverings
(masks) will be mandatory across Salt Lake County in retail and
commercial establishments, restaurants while waiting to be seated and
served, and at community gatherings by order of Salt Lake County Mayor
Jenny Wilson. [update, now in effect]<br />
<br />
Although Mayor Wilson has a letter of support signed by several County
Council members, she did not bring her face covering mandate to the
County Council for a vote; Mayor Wilson just told them in their Tuesday
meeting what she was going to do.<br />
<br />
This lack of transparency and accountability is concerning at best when
one individual dictates a specific action and requirement for a million
people in Salt Lake County. Our County Council members are elected to
represent specific areas and districts. Denying the Council's
opportunity to vote denies the voice of the people across Salt Lake
County.<br />
<br />
Even liberal Summit County officials understand this. They are taking
their proposed mandate to its residents by calling a special meeting for
a final vote.<br />
<br />
Salt Lake County residents should not be denied a Council vote.
Residents and Council members need to ask; Where are the COVID hotspots?
We should know; Are the hotspots still in the homeless shelters, the
jail, specific neighborhoods, or where? It is also important to know if
there is a direct link of increased COVID cases to the massive protests
downtown, attended by Mayor Wilson, Mayor Mendenhall, Mayor Andy
Beerman, and others.<br />
<br />
Controlling the action of a million people should at least require the vote of those Council members elected to represent us.<br />
<br />
We need more members on the County Council who are willing to provide a balance of power the Mayor wishes to wield.<br />
<br />
I need your support and your vote. The primary election ends on June 30, 2020.<br />
<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<br />
Fred C. Cox for Salt Lake County Council District 2<br />
</span></span></span>Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-22088575620284779992020-06-24T19:36:00.001-06:002020-06-28T13:06:51.642-06:00I do not agree with government mandatory mask wearing<div data-contents="true">
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<span data-offset-key="79n8o-0-0"><span data-text="true">If a business decides that to be open and keep their staff and customers safe I need to wear a mask, I have one and can and have worn one. The county mayor and governor certainly can encourage.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="44v2o-0-0"><span data-text="true">I don't agree with government mandatory mask wearing. </span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1cru1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Some people can not wear masks for medical reasons. Are they going to provide them a shield or require a note from a doctor?</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="bm1u9-0-0"><span data-text="true">I was meeting a group in a park. When it started raining and social distancing was not available I put on my mask. One of our group works at an assisted living center and she was wearing a mask and I did put on my mask to keep that facility safe. That was not required by some mandatory government rule.</span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="bm1u9-0-0"><span data-text="true">[update]</span></span><br />
<span data-offset-key="bm1u9-0-0"><span data-text="true">In response to a doctor that doesn't believe someone has real issues wearing a mask and was telling them they were full of it:</span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="bm1u9-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x _1n4g">If you think that
some people can't wear them for medical reasons is bogus, I can
introduce you to some people if you would like. Lung damage in Vietnam
during the war there. Some that are asthmatic. Some have allergies. Some
are on blood thinner and are sensitive
to decreased oxygen. That question was asked the experts the county has 3
times on Tuesday, and they dogged the question. 2 of the times were
from a member of the county council and the experts would not answer.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="bm1u9-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x _1n4g"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x _1n4g">And yes, you are
wearing a surgical mask. Many of the masks most people are wearing are
hand made, are 2 layers of dense fabric. The reason you wear a mask is
to reduce infection when you are in surgery. Thank You. <br /><br />Many people have been traumatized by
earthquakes and deaths in addition to this Coved-19 virus. If that
means someone is going to feel better if I wear a mask or if I am going
to feel better in some situations to wear a mask, that needs to be OK. I
have one or two I can wear. That is not true with others. Back off.
Some people still have PTSD from the earthquake.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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[Update]<br />
The county order has the following<br />
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Any individual within Salt Lake County who is age two and over and able to medically or psychologically tolerate a face covering shall be required to wear a face covering that completely covers the nose and mouth in public areas where consistent social distancing of at least six feet is not possible, reasonable, or prudent. Additional guidance can be found...<br />
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Face coverings are required in Salt Lake County:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">at public gatherings, indoor or out, where consistent social distancing is not possible.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">while waiting outside or inside retail and other public locations,<br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />including bars and restaurants until seated.</li>
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Face coverings are not required:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Outdoors when social distancing is easily and consistently maintained.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">On a person with a health condition exacerbated by a face covering.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">On children under 2 years old.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">When wearing a face covering would prevent the performance of the essential functions of person’s job or work.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24.64px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">In circumstances not reasonably conducive to wearing a face covering, such as while swimming or engaging in strenuous physical activity*.</li>
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<em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212529; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">*It is impossible to account for every potential exception, so we ask Salt Lake County residents and visitors to use common sense and practice common decency when interpreting and applying the requirement to their public activities.</em><br />
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Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-20650141235888888772020-06-17T23:16:00.001-06:002020-06-17T23:16:20.780-06:00Have you voted yetHave you voted yet?<br />
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The GOP primary election ends June 30th and if you haven't received your ballot in Utah, call your county clerk tomorrow.<br />
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<a href="https://slco.org/clerk/elections/">https://slco.org/clerk/elections/</a><br />
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You can also go to the Utah Lt. Gov. Election website at:<br />
<a href="https://vote.utah.gov/">https://vote.utah.gov/</a><br />
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Click on the like to read what information candidates that are on your ballot turned in<br />
<a href="https://votesearch.utah.gov/voter-search/search/search-by-address/candidates-and-issues">https://votesearch.utah.gov/voter-search/search/search-by-address/candidates-and-issues</a><br />
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If you have questions, you can call me or email me at:<br />
<a href="mailto:fred@fredcox4utah.com" target="_blank">mailto:fred@fredcox4utah.com</a><br />
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Some information about me can be found at:<br />
<a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/ </a><br />
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It has links to recent posts, videos of town hall meetings, endorsements, etc.<br />
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This has some good information about me.<br />
<a href="http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/vote-fred-c-cox-for-salt-lake-county.html">http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/vote-fred-c-cox-for-salt-lake-county.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"><strong>One of the best ways to vote is to drop off your ballot all ready to mail but at the County Clerk Elections Drop Box.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">those locations are at:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"><a href="https://slco.org/clerk/elections/vote-by-mail/ballot-drop-box-locations/" target="_blank">https://slco.org/clerk/elections/vote-by-mail/ballot-drop-box-locations/ </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"><strong>Vote for Fred C. Cox for Salt Lake County Council District 2</strong></span> <br />
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<br />Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-65752578619618673932020-06-16T01:08:00.000-06:002020-06-16T09:06:45.583-06:00Survey on Behalf of Black Lives Matter Utah<div>
I received your survey and have tried to return it several times.
It obviously assumes what I believe fits it the little dots, which is
pretty limiting, is not always true and it is not helpful in being
transparent. </div>
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If you will send a survey back without that limitation, I will be able to send it on.</div>
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In the mean time a few related statements:</div>
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Since 2009 I have lost track of how many protests I have been to. I was at one on February 8 and May 2.<br />
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[I was invited to speak at both].<br />
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I
led the 2019 Utah Tax Referendum as the original sponsor. [1 of 5]. We
got 170,000 signatures and the legislature and governor backed off.<br />
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I
have no issue with protests. I disagree with the violence and property
damage that happened a few [weeks] ago. There is no excuse for that. That
is wrong. <br />
The reason for the protests is valid. Too many people die because they are treated wrongly by those that should care.<br />
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I
have worked with police officers in the past who are wonderful. Others
are not. I do not know what some racism feels like but do know what
prejudice feels like. I have been with others who were afraid because of
racism.<br />
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We need more people to associate with others of
different backgrounds, whether a different race or not. We can learn to
care about others and that can help.<br />
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The government should be color blind and treat everyone fairly.</div>
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I
am not sure reducing the Salt Lake County Sheriff budget by 6 million
right now is a good idea. They need better and more trained officers not
less. </div>
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When You reduce a police budget and then when
crime goes up raise it back again, we get newer less experienced
officers which can be a larger problem.</div>
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I joined a group recently to help fight racism.U-CARe. (United Coalition Against Racism)</div>
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Their statement for the group has this:</div>
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All people on the color wheel are invited to join us to fight ra<span class="text_exposed_show">cism
and stereotyping through positive community events where people of all
racial heritage meet, interact, find commonalities and unite against
racism. We especially encourage inviting local law enforcement and their
families to be part of the group.</span> </div>
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Citizen or
Civilian Review Boards are a good idea and should not be discouraged. My
city (West Valley City) already has a Professional Standards Review
Board (Citizens' Review Board) and more are needed. </div>
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We
need better and more trained officers. The annual neighborhood watch
parties when you can talk to the local police in a park helps create
relationships.</div>
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The legislature has passed good laws
for the use of body cameras. There has to be some protection of the
person and the inside of their house, etc. from showing up on the 6pm
news. These laws do need to be even better and I would support that. </div>
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Understanding
how to deal with mental health issues in a non violent manor is key.
New funding to provide for others, besides the police to help is needed. </div>
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I
fought moving the prison from Draper, which would have saved $ Hundreds
of Millions. We need a prison and some of the blocks in Draper needed
to be replaced as they were not safe for anyone and did not help
prisoners from coming back. I was a volunteer with my wife at the Draper
prison for 2 years. We need more of that. </div>
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We need to
remember that both the individual being stopped or arrested and the
police officer have constitutional rights and should be treated fairly. </div>
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Fred C. Cox for Salt Lake County Council District 2.<br />
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I had previously posted this:<br />
<a href="http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/06/question-regarding-protests-about-civil.html">http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/06/question-regarding-protests-about-civil.html</a><br />
and this<br />
<a href="https://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/06/endorsement-of-utah-fraternal-order-of.html" target="_blank">https://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/06/endorsement-of-utah-fraternal-order-of.html </a><br />
Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-244451461357735522020-06-09T22:31:00.001-06:002020-06-09T22:31:19.500-06:00Licensing regulation reform question<div>
Dear Mr. Cox,</div>
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Could you comment on the need for licensing reform (e.g., for nurses, as discussed in the article at <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/06/09/during-covid-19-cutting-red-tape-helps-front-line-nurses-save-lives/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/06/09/during-covid-19-cutting-red-tape-helps-front-line-nurses-save-lives/</a>)?</div>
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Thank you.</div>
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Answer:</div>
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I am
a licensed architect. In Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas. This
last year I considered getting a license in New Mexico. I had given up
on NM as it would have cost $7000 in the past. This year it would have
been $1000 plus a lot of red tape. I decided not to which may or may not
have been a good decision. </div>
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In
2015 and 2016 I worked to increase the ability of interior designers,
if properly trained and verified with testing, education and experience [to do more work, that at the time required an architect].
Some criticized me for creating more competition for me. </div>
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It
used to be that you could become a licensed architect with enough
experience, even without a lot of education. That unfortunately has
changed. </div>
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Some
licenses are important. A doctor can make a mistake and someone dies.
It is possible for an architect or engineer to wipe out a whole
colosseum. All licenses are not bad. Too many or too hard to get is bad.
It stops people's dreams. </div>
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My dream at 15 was to be licensed architect by age 30. I beat that goal by 6 months. </div>
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Some
licenses are regulated to protect turf. Those should be simplified or
eliminated. I have worked in the legislature to reduce some of these
regulations. </div>
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I know people that should be able to become an architect and can't. That should change. </div>
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Many
of these regulations are up to the state legislature. I will continue
to do what I can to reduce the red tape while protecting health safety
and welfare. </div>
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We eliminated hair braiding as a required license. We need more changes. </div>
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Fred C. Cox</div>
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For SLco District 2</div>
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Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-10847273962670867072020-06-08T01:32:00.000-06:002020-06-08T01:32:18.531-06:00The Budget<div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">2020 started with a major achievement. <b>We worked together to block the 2019 Utah Tax Reform bill </b>that
the Utah Legislature passed and was signed by the Governor last
December. In a little over a month we secured 170,000 Utah Tax
Referendum signatures across 29 counties. We did this with thousands of
volunteers, both liberal and conservative and everything in between.
Because of our success, the Legislature and Governor repealed 2019 SB
2001 instead of facing the backlash of the voters this fall. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Since then we have been hit with a Pandemic, an Earthquake, Riots and more</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">. Utahns are made of tough stuff, but many of us are asking what is next!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">This
last week County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced that the current county
budget will be $70 Million to $100 Million short this year based on
shutting down the economy because of the Pandemic. She outlined many
cuts, such as $6 Million from the Sherriff and $1 Million from the
clerk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">At
this same Tuesday meeting, the county mayor also announced the county
would need to borrow $70 Million so they would have enough money until
the property taxes come in later this year. It is now “standard” for our
county to do this, year after year. This year the notes needed may have
been larger, but they did it last year, and the year before, as well.
The request to borrow $70 Million using notes passed on Tuesday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Last
year, Mayor Wilson proposed what she called a “no frills” budget. The
Mayor’s proposal sought to address “huge structural problems” facing the
county after years of not capturing inflation despite economic and
population growth, she said. The Council reduced the budget some, but it
was still a $16 Million increase or about 8%.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">You may remember that last December the County passed the property tax increase</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">, so we are likely going to have larger property taxes this fall. <b>The County budget is about $1.5 Billion, with a B</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">This Tuesday, the County Council is expecting more details to further reduce this year’s budget. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Right
now, one of the last things we should do is short the Sheriff budget
enough to close one of the blocks at the County Jail. We need better and
more trained officers, and every time a city or county reduces this
area of budget and then raises it later as crime goes up, we get brand
new police officers. Some of them turn out great, but others do not.
With the current deaths and protests, this is going the wrong direction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The
$77 Million in tax cuts being proposed now is a band-aid. We need more
on the County Council willing to solve this “structural problem”. I need
your help in standing up to the mayor and the current bureaucracy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">You can start by calling the mayor and council members and telling them you want real budget reform. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">You
can also help this week for voting for me, Fred C. Cox, in the primary
election for Salt Lake County Council District 2 that begins this week</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">.
If you do not get your ballot this week, contact the county clerk’s
office. Ballots are due the end of the month, but you do not have that
long to fix things with voter registration if there is something wrong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">I have had several town hall meetings, the last have been online. They are available to watch from links on my website. </span><a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">You can contact me with ideas and questions, <strong>email is the best</strong>. It gives me information that I can follow up with</span></div>
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Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-87909323775368405412020-06-06T08:41:00.002-06:002020-06-06T08:41:49.238-06:00Question regarding protests about civil rights issuesOn Wednesday I had received this email.<br />
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"Hi, I am reaching
out to you and your opponent ... because I am concerned with how
politicians listen and prioritize the civil rights issues we face in our
country. I think it is important that politicians do what they can to
fight systemic racism that has hurt people of color for years. What is
your position on these protests? Thanks."<br />
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My Response:<br />
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Since 2009 I have lost track of how many protests I have been to. I was at one on February 8 and May 2.<br />
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[I was invited to speak at both].<br />
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I led the 2019 Utah Tax Referendum as the original sponsor. [1 of 5].
We got 170,000 signatures and the legislature and governor backed off.<br />
<br />
I have no issue with protests. I disagree with the violence and
property damage that happened a few days ago. There is no excuse for
that. That is wrong. <br />
The reason for the protests is valid. Too many people die because they are treated wrongly by those that should care.<br />
<br />
I have worked with police officers in the past who are wonderful.
Others are not. I do not know what some racism feels like but do know
what prejudice feels like. I have been with others who were afraid
because of racism.<br />
<br />
We need more people to associate with others
of different backgrounds, whether a different race or not. We can learn
to care about others and that can help.<br />
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The government should be color blind and treat everyone fairly.<br />
I am not sure reducing the sheriff budget by 6 million right now is a
good idea. They need better and more trained officers not less.<br />
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I am meeting with the FOP this week. I will have more ideas after that meeting. Thank you for reaching out<br />
<br />
Fred C. Cox<br />
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His response to my response was: "Thank you. Your response has earned my vote."</div>
Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-18402693931575119892020-06-06T08:09:00.000-06:002020-06-06T08:09:27.054-06:00Endorsement of the Utah Fraternal Order of PoliceJune 5, 2020<br />
<br />To: Fred Cox<br />
Re: SLCO Council Endorsement<br /><br />
Dear Mr. Cox,<br /><br />
On behalf of the 4,000 members of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police, it is my pleasure to inform you that you have received the endorsement of the largest police labor organization in Utah. We appreciate your willingness to work with us in furthering the law enforcement profession and we look forward to continuing that process.<br /><br />
Please feel free to use this endorsement in your campaign. You are also authorized to use the Utah FOP logo above to announce and promote that endorsement.<br /><br />
Sincerely,<br /><br />
Brent Jex, President<br />Utah FOP<br />Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-81411359954801332722020-06-04T07:23:00.000-06:002020-06-06T08:05:26.809-06:00Salt Lake County is Borrowing 70 Million What isn't in the report is the mayor proposed and the county voted on Tuesday to issue $70 Million in notes to be paid back.<br />
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If they are cutting the budget $77 Million for a $70 Million to $96 Million budget hit because of Covid-19 and they are getting $200 M in federal funds because of Covid-19 why do they also need to borrow $70 Million to write checks? The structural imbalance clearly isn't solved.<br />
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I received these 2 responses from a budget hawk, County Councilor Aimee Winder Newton<br />
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<span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x">"Keep in mind that we can't use any Covid dollars for budget issues. They have to go directly to Covid expenses."</span></span><br />
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<span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x">"The $70 m is a tax anticipation bond to address our cash flow needs prior to receiving property tax in the Fall. We will pay it off prior to EOY just as we have in the past."</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x">With a $1.5 Billion annual budget, it would be wise to budget enough money each year so we do not have to borrow $50 Million to $70 Million each year to pay bills and pay it off the the fall. </span></span><br />
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<span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x">Each year for many years they
don't have enough money to get them through until the property taxes all
come in. Covid made it worse. I am concerned the Jail will be hit hard.
The number I saw on Tuesday as 6 million from the sheriff and $1
million from the clerk. That could wipe out 300 of the new voting
machines.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x"><span dir="ltr"><span class="_3l3x">They have reassigned staff as much as possible. They will not be building or repairing as much.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Fred C. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01834959752897094015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750670347388260615.post-36935718359223475832020-05-27T22:53:00.001-06:002020-05-27T22:53:50.751-06:00Vote Fred C. Cox for Salt Lake County Council District 2<div class="">
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Leadership, Experience, Integrity, Willing to Listen, Represent You, and Respect. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Economy, growth, taxes, your rights, transportation, water, sewer, clean air, and crime.</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The
end of 2019 and the beginning on 2020, I was the original sponsor (1 of
5) for the Utah 2019 Tax referendum. Working with voters throughout the
state, both liberal, conservative, and everything in between, and as
volunteers, we were able to gather over 170,000 signatures in 29
counties, exceeding the 116,000 required signatures in 15 counties.
Because of the success of our team, the Legislature and the Governor
repealed 2019 SB 2001, instead of facing the backlash of the voters this
fall. </span></div>
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served in the Utah House of Representatives in 2011, 2012, 2015 and
2016. I had a reputation of being willing to listen, read, speak up and
fight for and vote for what I believed was right, no matter the
opposition. I held regular open town hall meetings, not just when I was
running or when the legislature was in session. </span></div>
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Involvement: Valley West Rotary Club President, West Point (West
Valley) Neighborhood Watch Chair, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce,
and the Western Growth Coalition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Who is Fred C. Cox?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/Bio.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/Bio.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Some Issues:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/issues.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/issues.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">A few Endorsements:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/endorsements.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/endorsements.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">What would Fred do differently than the current county Council</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Against the Property Tax Increase the Council passed 7 v 2 a few months ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">For reducing or more efficient spending.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/12/04/no-more-taxes-salt-lake/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/12/04/no-more-taxes-salt-lake/</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Against additional gun restrictions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">For the 2nd Amendment and the State Constitution</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/issues-questions-and-answers-2nd.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/issues-questions-and-answers-2nd.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Against the Olympia Hills Vote.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Promoted a different solution</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/02/olympia-hills-project-too-fast-or-is.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/02/olympia-hills-project-too-fast-or-is.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Shutdown?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/i-was-asked-to-speak-for-few-minutes-at.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/05/i-was-asked-to-speak-for-few-minutes-at.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">See the video at:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">The Economy:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="https://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/04/it-is-economy.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2020/04/it-is-economy.html</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">See links to past town hall meetings and other videos at:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.fredcox4utah.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.fredcox4utah.com/</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Facebook Live Town Hall May 30, 2020 at 10am</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;"><strong>Vote for Fred C. Cox for Salt Lake County Council District 2</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Any campaign costs are paid by Fred C. Cox, Campaign Fund</span></div>
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