Government And Politics
Utah County GOP dismisses charges against chairman Oldroyd
On Thursday night, the executive committee of the Utah County Republican party dismissed all allegations against its chairman that he inappropriately participated in a Provo election.
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:50 am | Loading…
Chaffetz presses DC gay marriage vote
WASHINGTON -- Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz told D.C. city leaders he was "disappointed" they would not support asking residents to vote on whether same-sex marriage should be allowed in the nation's capital.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:35 am | Loading…
Pleasant Grove will recount votes to break council seat tie
Close election results became dead even last night when absentee ballots were counted during the Pleasant Grove City Council work session. Incumbent Lee Jensen and challenger Milton Fugal have each received 1895 votes.
Nov 11, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Service defines Utah's first black female mayor
As first elected mayor of Saratoga Springs, Timothy Parker has created some awfully big shoes to fill, especially after having worn them for an entire decade.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…
While extoling Yankees, Chaffetz takes swing at health care
It was supposed to be a shout-out to the Yankees, a couple of representatives from each side of the aisle congratulating the newly crowned World Series champions.
Nov 07, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
Provo election in hindsight
PROVO -- Almost 91 percent of Provo voters did not vote for mayor-elect John Curtis.
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…
Incumbent Richards loses seat to Beck
PROVO -- Cindy was stopped.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:50 am | Loading…
Curtis wins Provo mayoral election
PROVO -- John Curtis is the next mayor.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:45 am | Loading…
Through the eyes of the newspaper: Election day facts
The Provo mayoral and Municipal Council races have been heated, to say the least. Here's some trivia:
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
Council candidates face off in debate
PROVO -- Friday night's debate was like a quirky political "Newlyweds" game. One pair said nice things about each other frequently. One pair was civil to each other, but mostly ignored the other and talked issues. One pair fought almost every time one of them had the micr…
Oct 31, 2009 | 12:45 am | Loading…
Santaquin candidate reinstated in mayoral race
Santaquin will have a mayoral race after all.
Oct 31, 2009 | 12:40 am | Loading…
Days before election, a Provo race gets murkier
PROVO -- An unknown sender mailed campaign fliers to an unknown number of voters in District 5. The city can't find the originator.
Oct 30, 2009 | 12:25 am | Loading…
Santaquin mayors race heats up after missed filing
A Santaquin mayoral candidate is in search of a judge to get him back on the ballot.
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
PAC files amended financial disclosures
PROVO -- A financial disclosure representing StopCindy.com was amended overnight after a consultant listed as receiving thousands of dollars from the political action committee said the statement was incorrect.
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Municipal candidates disclose financials
PROVO -- The votes aren't in yet, but the dollar signs are, and they're full of interesting information about three Municipal Council races and the mayor's race. The question that remains now is if more money translates into success at the polls. Those who have it think i…
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Follow the Provo election money trail
PROVO -- Think you know where that money came from and where it's going? One week before the election, all municipal candidates have reported how much money they received, where they got it and how they spent it. Here are some of the highlights from the report, which cove…
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
County plans to slash budget by $3 million
Wall Street may be climbing out of the recession, but Utah County is still feeling around for the bottom.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Accusations fly among county GOP leaders
Whether it's who controls their new Web site or allegations of unseemly campaigning in nonpartisan races, one thing is clear: There is a power struggle in the valley's powerful Republican Party.
Oct 23, 2009 | 12:45 am | Loading…
Provo man steps into Senate race fray
Tim Bridgewater officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign against incumbent Bob Bennett on Thursday, though he's been telegraphing the move for months.
Oct 23, 2009 | 12:25 am | Loading…
Another voice enters Provo election fray
PROVO -- 2009 is the year of the PAC.
Oct 22, 2009 | 12:35 am | Loading…
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