Personal Profile:
- Married: Saundra Stephens
- Children: 4 girls all married. Have 4 grandchildren.
- Occupation: Retired- Business
- Education: Attended Ben Lomond High School
- Weber State University- BS degree in Business Management, Business Marketing.
- Experience: 4 years on the Ogden City Council.
- Vice Chair for the Ogden City Council in 2008.
- Crossroad of the West Committee.
- Weber/Morgan Board of Health.
- All sports.
- Classical music.
- Oil paintings.
- Hiking.
- Fishing.
- Camping.
- Theater.
- Reading.
- Member of the Wildcat Club.
- Member of the Nature Center of Ogden.
- Economic Development.
- Revitalization of the downtown Ogden.
- Develop and strengthen the Central Business District of Ogden by supporting and looking for the opportunities for local and small business. Developing opportunities for new and large business for our city.
- Support of the Historical 25th Street. We need to complete and finish 25th street. Historical 25th street and Union Station are keys. to revitalization of Washington Blvd.
- Develop the East side of Washington Blvd.
- Complete the Junction.
- Plan for future growth:
- The development of Wall Ave. and 12th street.
- Transportation program for the city.
- Civic Events: Community events. This would include the activities on 25th Street, Making the Junction a gathering place for Ogden,
- Sporting activities, The Pioneer Day activities, and seasonal events.
- Protect the Marshall White Center. This needs to be a community center.
- Support the arts.
- Support the Golden Hour Center.
- Protect the environment
- Develop the trail system and the Park way.
- Develop the Parks of the city.
- Provide the basic services and needs for the city.
- Improve the streets, curb and gutters, sewer and water.
- Support the police and fire departments.
- Fiscal responsibility increase revenues will build a strong tax base. Develop a positive business climate for Ogden.
- Provide a better life style. The citizens needs to have pride and feel good about our city.
- Protect the historical element of Ogden.
- Reduce crime in the city.
- Be proactive against gangs. Work to provide events for the youth. Work to change the impression that the youth have about themselves. They role models to direct their lives. If the youth can see success then they will have a different out look on life.
My program will provide direction, vision, and leadership for Ogden. I have programs that will provide revenue, provide growth, provide the services and needs, and provide a better life style. I will protect those items that are important for our city. Some of those items are the environment, trails, quality of water, and provide a safe city. I can communicate with any council member, city employee, citizen, and the administration. To make progress and achieve the goals for Ogden, we have to have a level of understanding. I am an independent thinker and will act and support those issues that are best for Ogden and the citizens. I take very seriously the revenue of the city and how we use it. The budget of the city is very important. I am not a rubber stamp for anybody.
My email is: dougstephensone@hotmail.com
I am endorsed by the fire fighters and many citizens of Ogden.
Please also consider some of the the unsolicited letters which my supporters have had published on the Standard-Examiner:
Doug Stephens is an independent thinker
'Still water runs deep' describes Doug Stephens
Feel free call anytime at 393-9796; and thanks for your help and interest.
Doug Stephens Councilman Ogden City Ward #3
