http://www.sterlingbeck.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:28:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cindy or Sterling ? I Like to Know for Myself As a father of six children in the Maeser neighborhood and a business owner in downtown Provo, I have a vested interest in our community. I don't buy into the hype and rumor from either side. In fact, I find ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/cindy-or-sterling/ Midge Johnson Provo City Council District #3 Dear Voter, This year’s elections are as important as they are strange!  Having a front-row seat on the Council, I believe I know the issues as well as anyone in Provo.  I would like to share my perspective about the candidates in District #5. Having recently attended a ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/midge_johnson/ Many Provo homeowners feel that the council has demonstrated a growing disregard for the proper role of government and disrespect for their property rights. Unfortunately, the failure to honor property rights has even driven some responsible homeowners out of our neighborhoods. The Facts: The Provo city council has made it difficult ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/property-rights/ During this time of economic instability, many families are worried about the possibility of increased tax rates. A growing number of residents have lost equity in their homes or have had employment issues. They do not want to foot the bill for the mistakes made by our city council. The Facts: The ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/taxes/ When the city council voted in favor of iProvo, they crossed the bounds of proper government. They wasted millions of tax payer dollars competing against local business (money that could have gone to parks, schools, and public safety). Even worse, the city may soon be on the hook for iProvo’s ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/iprovo-recovery/ In most municipalities, council members are elected by the city as a whole. But, Provo is unique. Here, each district chooses the person they want representing their area. Council members have a responsibility to listen to all of their constituents and serve as a voice for the neighborhoods that select them. The ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/a-voice-for-our-neighborhoods/ Downtown is growing, but so much more needs to be done. Dozens of downtown buildings remain vacant, graffiti hurts our image, and many residents still choose surrounding cities when they want shop or dine. It's time for the city council to make downtown revitalization a priority, creating a new jobs and ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/revitalizing-downtown/ During the next few years, Provo has the unique opportunity to become a hub of technology and entrepreneurialism. By attracting tech companies to our city, we’ll jumpstart the local economy and create new jobs in every sector. It's time for the city council to focus on encouraging local business rather than ... http://www.sterlingbeck.com/provo-economy-budget/