News Highlights

In separate articles, the New York Times highlights Paul Van Dam's Senate campaign and looks at the governor's race between Scott Matheson Jr. and Jon Huntsman Jr.

Peter Corroon, from obscurity to frontrunner in the Salt Lake County mayoral race is profiled (Salt Lake Tribune), while Merrill Cook is playing the abortion card to keep Ellis Ivory off the ballot (Deseret Morning News), and Ivory and the Salt Lake County Republicans are now 0-for-2 in their attempts to get Ivory certified (Morning News and Tribune).

The Tribune endorses Chris Cannon and the St. George Spectrum endorses Jim Matheson.

Quote of the Day

“While some of the church's critics have said it is trying to influence the vote on Amendment 3, many good Mormons may disagree. While the church supports the principle of heterosexual marriage and appears to oppose civil unions, it does not say -- and never has -- that virtually any measure ever proposed to protect marriage, no matter how flawed, should be supported. By all indications, the opposite is true. The church appears to expect its members to study the issues and vote for sound measures. Presumably, members are free to reject a marriage measure that is, in their opinion, legally flawed.”

- Daily Herald editorial on the LDS Church’s latest statement on marriage

T.G.I.F.

Every campaign minute is precious right now so, sorry, candidates can't take the weekend off. Everyone else is permitted to take a long walk with the dog, watch some football, and get re-acquainted with the family. Have a good and relaxing weekend.

Legislators Post Blogs

Blogs from policymakers aren't exactly pouring into our Utah Policymaker Weblog, but we are getting new posts almost every day. Check it out at www.utahpolicy.com. A couple of Republicans legislators, Cheryl Allen and Mike Noel, have posted comments some of the election campaigns and other topics. Thanks for the contributions and we encourage other policymakers to comment on current issues and things of importance to them.

In Remembrance: Sheri Mower

Sheri Mower was a terrific lady. We mourn her passing and express our condolences to Mike Mower and his tough and brave four young children, ages 11-5. Sheri, a devoted wife, mother and church worker, and accomplished attorney and political activist, died last Monday at age 42 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. The last several months have been incredibly difficult for the entire family. Friends and observers have been amazed at the resilience of the Mower family.

Mike is one of the really good guys in politics. Though he is a devout Republican, Democrats think he's great. Through the ordeal he never lost his sense of humor. As late as several days ago Mike was gamely fielding media questions about Michael Moore in his role as a Utah Valley State College board member. He showed up for work in the Provo Mayor's Office whether or not he had been up all night with Sheri.

Provo City is accepting donations for Mike and his children to take a trip to Disneyland sometime in the near future. Call Gina, 801 852-6108, or make contributions to the Sheri Mower Memorial Account, Zions Bank Provo Region, Attn:  Kelly Ward, 111 N. 200 W. Provo , UT  84601.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Provo Sunset Stake Center, 1560 S. 1100 W., Provo. See Sheri's obituary here.

"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar."

- Helen Keller

"When I do good, I feel good; when I don't do good, I don't feel good."

- Abraham Lincoln

“Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

- Mark Twain

Sen. Mike Dmitrich, District 27, October 23
Rep. James R. Gowans, District 21, October 25
Rep. R. Curt Webb, District 5, October 25
Sen. Peter Knudson, District 17, October 26

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New York Times
- Losing the money race, but still trying to gain notice
- 6 battlegrounds for governors

Tooele Transcript Bulletin
- Rep. Gowans faces three foes in House race
- Politician, aide attacked after campaign event

Davis County Clipper
- Walker caught ‘speeding' in Farmington
- Governor visits Creekside Elementary
- Aftermath: A town divided

Salt Lake Tribune
- Corroon says he can clean up Workman's mess
- Low-income Utahns can get a savings boost
- Cook decries Workman's 'whopper'
- 'Democracy Store' offers voting know-how
- Major land exchange gets preliminary approval
- Both sides in debate sharply split over what marriage is
- Matheson, Swallow talk public lands
- Oops: Council candidate ineligible
- Legislators, DCFS examine suicide of teenager in state care
- Bennett: Execs should take a stab at politics
- Editorial: Cannon in the 3rd
- Editorial: The sun rises

Daily Herald
- Support for Amendment 1 far outweighs any dissent
- Undecided status of $10M causing American Fork to lose money
- Editorial: Amendment 3 and Mormons

Standard-Examiner
- Layton High students speak up
- Fluoride fighters bring in backup
- Matheson: Increase education funding

St. George Spectrum
- Matheson, Swallow face off
- County GOP leaders rally around Swallow
- Editorial: Matheson has earned another House term

Deseret Morning News
- Reports thrash EPA under Leavitt
- Residency snag may doom Demo
- Utah saga of Moore isn't over
- Impact of Amendment 3 debated
- Clerk rejects 2nd effort to put Ivory on the ballot
- Babka radio ads airing — but only on Internet
- Certifying Ivory for the ballot akin to abortion, Cook says
- Critics pan tax on performers
- Bob Bernick Jr.: Utah elections unlikely to bring much change
- Editorial: 1988 election applies today

Please submit calendar items to Daily@UtahPolicy.com

- Oct 22: Radio West "Vote 2004: The Race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District", 11 am, KUER-FM 90.1, with Jim Matheson and John Swallow.
- Oct 22: Mark Shurtleff attends Meet the Candidate at South Jordan Senior Center, 11 am.
- Oct 23: Jon Huntsman attends Meet the Candidate events: 1 pm at Pioneer Park, SLC; 3 pm at Small World Preschool, 4130 S. 3600 W, WVC.
- Oct 23: Mark Shurtleff attends Meet the Candidate in Lehi, 6 pm.
- Oct 23: Jim Matheson at the U of U Football Rally.
- Oct 23: Peter Corroon at Utah football game vs. UNLV pre-game activities, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Rice-Eccles Stadium, SLC.
- Oct 23: Scott Matheson attends Latino Meet the Candidate Night. Call 801-485-6890 for more info.
- Oct 24: Jon Huntsman speaks to Valley Assembly of God, 10:45 am, 3818 W. 4700 S, SLC.
- Oct 24: Civic Dialogue presents Salt Lake County Mayoral Race Debate, 5:30 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 24: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam debate, 5:30 pm, KUTV Channel 2.
- Oct 24: Third District Candidates Chris Cannon and Beau Babka debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 25: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, Bangerter Hwy @ California Ave; 4:30-6 pm, Bangerter Hwy @ 3100 S.
- Oct 25: Utah Foundation & Hinckley Institute of Politics lecture on Education-The Debate Over School Choice and Tuition Tax Credits, Noon, U of U Spencer Hall Rm 255. Free to Public. Also broadcast on KUER-FM 90.1.
- Oct 25: Attorney General Debate, 3 pm, KBYU.
- Oct 25: Gubernatorial Debate, KSL-TV, KSL Radio and the Deseret Morning News, Rose Wagner Theatre, 7 pm.
- Oct 25: Meet the State and National Candidates Night, 7-9 pm, Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E, Logan. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the PTA.
- Oct 26: Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Board Room, featuring candidates Jon Huntsman, Nancy Workman, Mark Shurtleff.
- Oct 26: Hinckley Institute of Politics presents "Iraq" a talk by: Jim Mayfield, Professor Emeritus, Political Science Department, U of U, 9:10 am, KUER-FM 90.1.
- Oct 26: Radio West presents "Open Space", 11 am, KUER-FM 90.1
- Oct 26: Mark Shurtleff attends Meet the Candidate events: Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 am, Mt. Olympus Senior Center at 11:30 am.
- Oct 26: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam debate, Noon, Salt Lake Rotary Club, Downtown Marriott, 75 S. West Temple.
- Oct 26: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, Noon, Sprague Library, 1100 East, just past 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Contact: 486-2558.
- Oct 26: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam debate, 2:30 pm, KBYU Studios Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University.
- Oct 26: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, 5600 W. 4100 S; 4:30-6 pm, 4700 S. Redwood Rd.
- Oct 26: Utah Attorney General Candidates debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 27: Mark Shurtleff attends Meet the Candidate events: Taylorsville Senior Center at 11 am, Weber County PTA at 7 pm.
- Oct 27: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, N. Temple @ 900 W; 4:30-6 pm, 10600 S. Redwood Rd.
- Oct 27: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam debate, 5:30 pm, KSL 5.
- Oct 28: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, Midvale Ft. Union TRAX Station; 4:30-6 pm, 1300 E. Sego Lily.
- Oct 28: Radio West "Vote 2004: The Race for Utah State Senator", 11 am, KUER-FM 90.1, featuring Robert Bennett and Paul Van Dam.
- Oct 28: Hinckley Institute of Politics presents "Vote 2004: The Race for Salt Lake County Council", 1 pm, Steve Harmsen and Jenny Wilson featured.
- Oct 28: Second District Candidates Jim Matheson and John Swallow debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 28-29: UEA Convention.
- Oct 29: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, 9400 S. 700 E; 4:30-6 pm, 2100 S. 700 E.
- Oct 29: Gubernatorial Debate, KUED Studios, 7 pm, U of U, airs Nov. 1.
- Oct 29: Peter Corroon at the Utah Grizzlies game vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 7 pm, The E Center, West Valley.
- Oct 30: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam debate, 6 pm, KUED Eccles Broadcasting Center.
- Oct 31: Civic Dialogue presents a moderated debate on the Utah Constitutional Revision of Marriage, 5 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 31: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam scheduled to debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Nov 1: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7-8 am, Union Park Ave; 4:30-6 pm, 400 S. 400 W.
- Nov 1: Utah Candidates for Governor scheduled to debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Nov 2: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7-8 am, Wasatch Blvd at Fort Union Blvd; 4:30-6 pm, 6200 S. 3000 E.
- Nov 2: General Election, 7 am to 8 pm.

- See the entire calendar