Caitlin Gochnour - Council Candidate

Ogden City Council Municipal Ward 4

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m writing to you because I know you share my pride and enthusiasm for Ogden. And like you, I am excited about what Ogden has in store for the near future. With Commuter Rail nearly here (Frontrunner— Spring 2008), The Junction up and running and the River Parkway Project in the works, Ogden’s momentum is well underway and the time is ripe for further progress and development.

Unfortunately, in the midst of all this positive growth, Ogden has had its share of polarization the past few years. We, the citizens of Ogden, need to unite behind the idea that different opinions are good and lead to the best and most informed decisions. This energy of discussion can then become a positive force for change. I don’t pretend to have all the answers but I believe I have the skills to help people find sensible solutions. That’s why I’m taking my community service a step further and running for the Ogden City Council.

As a council member I’ll work to represent Ogden’s residents by thoroughly studying all sides of issues. Here are some of the matters I feel strongly about:

• Increasing public safety, eliminating gang violence and improving safe, well-lit residential areas throughout Ogden.
  
  
• Encouraging economic development — supporting local businesses and attracting new industry.
  
  
• Continuing to evaluate and upgrade Ogden’s aging infrastructure.
  
  
• Improving Ogden’s transportation network and coordinating with UTA’s FrontRunner.
  
  
• Enhancing and protecting our historic, cultural and natural assets and open spaces.
  
  
• Promoting Ogden as a great place to live, work and play.

With your input and support, I can make a difference. I’m committed to listening and learning as we work together to make the best decisions for Ogden. And I have energy and commitment to follow through and get results.

Please be sure to read the additional information in my campaign flyer.

Your help and support are vital to my city council campaign.

Please contact me with your questions, concerns and suggestions.

Campaign to elect Caitlin Gochnour • 2703 Hill Drive, Ogden UT 84403Phone 627.0013 • Email: votecaitlin@comcast.net

Jim Freed - Council Candidate

Ogden City Council Municipal Ward 4



Dear Neighbor,

My name is Jim Freed and I am running for the Municipal Ward 4 seat on the Ogden City Council.

I hope to bring valuable experience and a fresh perspective to our city's government. My background in managing budgets for military programs and contracts has taught me to be a fiscal conservative and responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. I wrote and negotiated two contracts that saved over $2.7M. I represented upper management in cost saving decisions working with other departments and divisions. I helped to bring the A-10 aircraft workload from McClellan AFB to Hill AFB when they closed McClellan AFB in Sacramento. My work has taken me to many other cities, where I've seen examples of attractive and successful developments that could be adapted to work in Ogden. During my career I've had opportunities to bring visitors here and promote our city to business leaders. I've made Ogden my home for more than 22 years, and I greatly value our heritage, our diverse people, and the natural beauty of our location.

If elected, my priorities as a City Council member will include:

• Promoting and sustaining existing local businesses in addition to bringing new businesses that will offer long-term benefits to Ogden
  
• A strong emphasis on public safety, which will require competitive pay in order to attract and retain the most highly qualified police officers and firefighters.
  
• Continued development of our city's housing, commercial centers, arts, cultural events, and historic districts, in a way that reflects and honors the social and economic diversity of our citizens.
  
• Support and protection for our public parks, open space, and natural foothills, which add so much to our quality of life.
  
• Strict attention to detail and cost analysis as we attend to our infrastructure needs and develop new projects.
  
• Improved communication between our government and our citizens, in order to foster increased civic participation and balanced, fully informed decision making.

I believe that these priorities will bring economic growth and enhanced property values to Ogden. They will also make Ogden a better place to live for all citizens.

Please contact me to share your ideas and concerns for how to govern and improve our city. I look forward to talking with you, and I hope to earn your confidence and your vote. I will be walking the precincts and meeting with you, any questions or concerns please call.

1234 33rd ST Ogden, Utah 84403 jimefreed@aol.com 801-791-2340