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Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Now Is The Time -This Is The Place And Time To Ask For A “Father’s Blessing” (Free Exercise Of Religion)

Issue 43.17

The City of St. George has officially invited you to apply for the position of CITY MANAGER. (DETAILS MAY BE FOUND ON CITY WEBSITE.) The final filing date for this recruitment is December 4, 2017. It is anticipated that the position will be filled by early February.

My dear friends and fellow citizens….. […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Seeking A Steady Hand Amongst The Challenges And Turmoil Of Unbounded Growth

Issue 39.17

My friends, as this year comes to its final month(s) of existence… In the hands of those YOU elected to represent the public’s interest, it is befitting that the destiny of SG City should remain in YOUR hands…..The voters, who will go to the polls (Nov. 7th) to vote for a mayor and […]

Ed’s Up In City Council Issues… Freedom For All

Issue 29.17

PRAISE THE POWER THAT HATH MADE AND PRESERVED US A NATION THEN CONQUER WE MUST, WHEN OUR CAUSE IT IS JUST, AND THIS BE OUR MOTTO “IN GOD IS OUR TRUST” – FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

My Friends, forgive me for taking the long way around as I attempt to give all […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Rainbow Amid Billowing Clouds Of St. George

Issue 11.17

“Oh, There’s Sun-Shine, Blessed Sunshine When Peaceful Happy Moments Roll” by Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920

 

The City Council of the City of St. George met on Thursday, March 9, 2017 and on the following Sunday….. As I reflected on topics presented it brought to mind the beauty that exists in this community. […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… We’ve Got Trouble Right Here In River City

Issue 7.17

City Council Workshop Meeting of Feb. 9th served as a prelude to upcoming City Budget demands. Verbal presentations were made by City Department Heads describing the workings of each department, accomplishments and challenges faced. This is intended to provide the Mayor and each council person with an improved understanding of projected costs necessary […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Annual Report To Citizens Of St. George

Issue 2.17

THAT WE MIGHT FIND STRENGTH TO RETAIN OUR CITIES AND THIS LAND UPON THE BEDROCK of VALUES we have been fortunate enough to have inherited from our founding fathers.

This I believe describes the guiding force behind the decisions made by those elected to represent SG citizens. While the Council may not find […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Unity, Harmony, Goodwill are Virtues To Be Fostered

Issue 48.16

Like many of you, I am grateful that November 8th has finally come and gone thus concluding the national election for president. Irrespective of party affiliations and who won or lost….. It just feels good to have it over. We can now look forward and contemplate the future keeping the words of David […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Joyous Feeling Of Gratitude -When Viewing Reddish Glow Of East Ridge Sunrise

Issue 42.16

The Mayor’s Walk began in the cool darkness of the early morning where people, of all ages gathered at what is known as Sand Town Park. The Mayor’s race has become the prelude to the annual SG Marathon, which celebrates its 40th year. The delegation from SG sister city Ibigawa, Japan mingled with […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Civic Responsibility – Vote

Issue 24.16

YOU may not….. Then again, maybe you do agree with me. We live in a land blessed by our creator called the United States of America. We have been given something called the Constitution…. Freedom of Speech and Religion.

Is there a price to pay? For those who don’t agree you may accept […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Budget Time – Choices To Be Made

Issue 20.16

Each year Utah State Law requires that a tentative budget be submitted by the first City Council meeting in May with the final adoption to be made by June 22nd.

As the May 12th Council Meeting approached the weight of this great responsibility caused me to ponder how best to represent the City’s […]