Howard Stone
for Provo City Council
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* NOTE: You're invited to a District 4 Neighborhoods Halloween Party! - click for details
Hello, I’m Howard Stone. I’m really no one of any consequence, but an average citizen just like you. Tuesday Sept 4th, my friends and neighbors began an effort to bring our community together. That's the very first day that I started meeting with my neighbors and campaigning. In only 6 days time, we came within about 61 votes of winning the Primary Election. With over 10,000 registered voters in our district that is statistically a tie between the other two candidates and myself!
Through this endeavor a kinship was and is being formed with one another in our community. It’s evident we are interested in communicating with one another and having our servants (elected officials) respond to our concerns. I’m an average citizen like you. In an act of “Faith” I’ve made myself available to “Work” for “Our Community” on the council. Inspired by Confidence you gave me in the close primary election, I feel prompted and urged to pursue this effort we initiated together. I’m not giving up on ‘You” or “Our Community” I’m continuing forward as a legally registered “WRITE-IN” candidate. Let’s unite ourselves and make the most of this endeavor.
Past and present “issues” our city has faced range from iProvo, neighborhood preservation, redevelopment areas, master plan, collector streets, zoning compliance/enforcement, downtown alliance, airport, rezoning, new development, business licensing, road capacity/improvements, pioneer neighborhoods, library, fire/police departments, traffic, parks & recreation, Utah lake, East Bay, Provo Towne Centre Mall, Riverwoods, I-15, commuter rail, new business, housing projects, BYU, historic building preservation, homeless shelter, neighborhood housing, flood/slide areas, CDBG funding, homeowners/renters, occupancy density, economic development, bonding, sidewalks, special improvement districts, Provo housing, Geneva Road, nuisance abatement, fees/fines for anything, tax rates, 4800 North, budget, employees, property rights. parking, towing, 911, law enforcement, SCAMP, uniformed zoning officers, schools, de livery costs of city services sewer, trash, water, and electricity all of these will come and go, from month to month. Did this list overwhelm you? Some of our 34 neighborhoods have even more to add. How we deal with these could range from nothing-- to so strict and heavy handed it suffocates us, or prevents action. The most important aspect of dealing with issues is the process we use to address them, involve the community with decision making, and implement the solutions on the right timeline.
With the best of intentions, we all want to be more involved in the community but our precious time is given to family, work, and other responsibilities. I feel one of our main frustrations is that we are disconnected from each other. We are not communicating. I think we feel “divided and conquered”. I would like to change this through having weekly district meetings. Starting Saturday evenings Oct 13th through November 3rd, I will begin to hold weekly drop-in gatherings at my home at 7:30 p.m.
After the November election, we’ll continue meetings on a monthly basis, to maintain our awareness of civic and community issues. We all, at one time or another, have wanted to run to city hall in similar fashion as Teddy Roosevelt ran up San Juan Hill. We will do this together. We’ll meet often, and we’ll give input, suggest direction, and build consensus. If you agree with me, you also commit to help this effort. I will hope for your involvement. Through this process, we can make our community stronger, a make it a “Refuge” from the storms raging round about us Nationally. We must not let attitudes of “apathy” and “complacency” overwhelm us. All it takes for bad government to prevail, is for “good people to do nothing”. We must stay vigilant and involved, and seek solutions which serve the greater good of our community rather than needs of special interest groups.
As a resident of Provo for 24 years, I believe “Service” should not be undertaken for fame or notoriety, but as a “Stewardship” not to be taken lightly or “trifled” with. Two quotes I live by are “love your neighbor as yourself”, and “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I’m reasonable with a pleasant disposition. I’m approachable, I’m a listener, and I follow-through. I have a Master’s of Public Administration degree from BYU. I’m conducting this effort on a “spartan budget” being as frugal as possible with expenditures. I believe in the goodness of our community, that we are all “connected”, and by working together we can bless the lives of our residents. My wife Connie, has been a 3rd grade teacher for 21 years at Westridge and has taught many of your children. Among my hallmark qualities is that I’m not a “quitter”. Professionally my background is in project/operations management. I have never failed on any project.
Through accidental circumstances, I’ve become very familiar to City Hall. I’ve taken many issues to their doorstep both proactively and out of frustration. Beyond my experience, approach to problem solving, and ability to harness the resources of our community, I’m “willing” to do this work for us all. I now ask for your help--commit your vote to me in the upcoming November election. Are you with me? I’m willing to continue this work for you. If you are willing to go the distance with me, and stay with me while in office, “Together” we will not “Fail”. I would be honored to have your “trust” and humbled to work with you in this capacity, to truly make this our own Council. I will not let you down! Please “Support” and share with news of this “Courageous” effort with your friends and neighbors.
PLEASE VOTE “WRITE-IN” on Tuesday, November 6th for District 4! Electronically just press the “Write-In” Button on the machine, then type my name on the keypad; or “Write” my name on your early Mail-in or Provisional ballot. Thank you!
Respectfully your servant,
Howard Stone
Email: email4howards@yahoo.com
Phone: 374-1233
1248 West 1400 North
Grandview 13th Ward Area
Paid for by the committee to elect Howard Stone
Let’s Start Building Some More Unity in Our Community
ATTN: Grandview, Lakeview, Rivergrove, Carterville, Fort Utah, & North Park neighborhoods
You are all Invited to an Old Fashioned Neighborhood Halloween Party
At the Stone’s - 1248 West 1400 North
Wed - October 31st 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Stop by while Trick or Treating and Warm-up by the Heaters
Enjoy Hot Cider, Hotdogs, Hot Chocolate, Scones, & Wassail
REGISTER TO VOTE
You have until Oct 23rd to register – You will have to go to the Utah County Offices - 3rd floor located at:
Utah County Clerk, Elections Office 100 East Center St, Provo - Room 3100
VOTING -- Write-In voting on the electronic machines is easy. It is counted legally just like a regular vote. Just press the Write-In Button on the machine, then type my name on the keypad.
** ELECTRONIC VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
- START - Insert voter access card.
- READ “INSTRUCTIONS” SCREEN - Touch “Next” to continue.
- VOTE FOR CANDIDATES/ISSUES - Touch the box next to your selection.
- RECORD “WRITE-INS” - Touch “Write-In” Touching the box next to “Write-In” makes a keyboard appear. Type the name you wish to Write-In. Touch “Record Write-In” to return to the ballot.
- REVIEW YOUR BALLOT - A summary page will appear at the end of the ballot.
- PRINT YOUR BALLOT - Touch “Print Ballot.” To make changes, touch “Reject Ballot.
- CAST YOUR BALLOT - Touch “Cast Ballot”.
VOTING BY MAIL-IN OR PROVISIONAL BALLOT? -- Just Write my name “Howard Stone” on your ballot for District 4.
IF YOU KNOW ME, SUPPORT ME, OR FEEL AKIN TO MY VIEWS:
- Please call and give me some words of support or ask to meet me - 374-1233
- Please tell your friends & neighbors in the district & Vouch for me or give me an Endorsement.
- Please display a sign in your yard showing your support – Call me for a sign.
- Please VOTE District 4 “Write-In” Howard Stone - My Name Will Not Appear On The Ballot.