FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A KVNU radio ad sponsored by the incumbent Mayor has implied this week that the Cache Independence Caucus has endorsed Logan municipal candidates along with "landlord coalitions". Contrary to this misleading advertisement, the opposite is the truth. The only "landlord coalition" involved in this election is the Utah Apartment Association, who is lobbying our Logan City government to adopt their "Good Landlord" licensing program. The Logan Municipal Council has even appointed/invited a lobbyist from the Utah Apartment Association to be on the committee to evaluate the controversial licensing of private property in Logan. Mike Morrill, Steve Stokes and Tony Wegener have expressed clear disagreement with the Utah Apartment Association.
Critics have also implied that by being accountable to the Cache Independence Caucus, endorsed candidates would not be accountable to the citizens. This is totally false. The Cache Independence Caucus empowers voters by giving them a bigger voice and representation in government. We support candidates who promise to follow the Constitution of the United States, which is actually the first mentioned duty of all municipal candidates who take the oath of office.
Text of the KVNU Radio ad referred to in the above press release:
"Logan city residents deserve elected officials who answer to the citizens, not special interest groups. When groups such as landlord coalitions, and Independence Caucus support a candidate, they usually expect something in return. Or as Michelle King from the Independence Caucus put it, 'If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate shows a record of taking their ticket in and then turning around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office.' Who do you want our leaders to be accountable to?"
Actual text of the conversation the ad refers to:
Q. "What's to say that one of these candidates the Independence Caucus backs, they don't just go get a ticket to the game and then once they get there they change all the rules?"
A. First I went through and described the earmark requirements proposed by the Independence Caucus such as earmarks must be voted on by their own merits alone and then said, "If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate goes against that and shows a record of doing what you say, turning and taking their ticket in and then turn around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office."
Michelle L King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
435.753.4790
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Press Release: Special Interest Groups
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A KVNU radio ad sponsored by the incumbent Mayor has implied this week that the Cache Independence Caucus has endorsed Logan municipal candidates along with "landlord coalitions". Contrary to this misleading advertisement, the opposite is the truth. The only "landlord coalition" involved in this election is the Utah Apartment Association, who is lobbying our Logan City government to adopt their "Good Landlord" licensing program. The Logan Municipal Council has even appointed/invited a lobbyist from the Utah Apartment Association to be on the committee to evaluate the controversial licensing of private property in Logan. Mike Morrill, Steve Stokes and Tony Wegener have expressed clear disagreement with the Utah Apartment Association.
Critics have also implied that by being accountable to the Cache Independence Caucus, endorsed candidates would not be accountable to the citizens. This is totally false. The Cache Independence Caucus empowers voters by giving them a bigger voice and representation in government. We support candidates who promise to follow the Constitution of the United States, which is actually the first mentioned duty of all municipal candidates who take the oath of office.
Text of the KVNU Radio ad referred to in the above press release:
"Logan city residents deserve elected officials who answer to the citizens, not special interest groups. When groups such as landlord coalitions, and Independence Caucus support a candidate, they usually expect something in return. Or as Michelle King from the Independence Caucus put it, 'If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate shows a record of taking their ticket in and then turning around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office.' Who do you want our leaders to be accountable to?"
Actual text of the conversation the ad refers to:
Q. "What's to say that one of these candidates the Independence Caucus backs, they don't just go get a ticket to the game and then once they get there they change all the rules?"
A. First I went through and described the earmark requirements proposed by the Independence Caucus such as earmarks must be voted on by their own merits alone and then said, "If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate goes against that and shows a record of doing what you say, turning and taking their ticket in and then turn around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office."
Michelle L King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
435.753.4790
A KVNU radio ad sponsored by the incumbent Mayor has implied this week that the Cache Independence Caucus has endorsed Logan municipal candidates along with "landlord coalitions". Contrary to this misleading advertisement, the opposite is the truth. The only "landlord coalition" involved in this election is the Utah Apartment Association, who is lobbying our Logan City government to adopt their "Good Landlord" licensing program. The Logan Municipal Council has even appointed/invited a lobbyist from the Utah Apartment Association to be on the committee to evaluate the controversial licensing of private property in Logan. Mike Morrill, Steve Stokes and Tony Wegener have expressed clear disagreement with the Utah Apartment Association.
Critics have also implied that by being accountable to the Cache Independence Caucus, endorsed candidates would not be accountable to the citizens. This is totally false. The Cache Independence Caucus empowers voters by giving them a bigger voice and representation in government. We support candidates who promise to follow the Constitution of the United States, which is actually the first mentioned duty of all municipal candidates who take the oath of office.
Text of the KVNU Radio ad referred to in the above press release:
"Logan city residents deserve elected officials who answer to the citizens, not special interest groups. When groups such as landlord coalitions, and Independence Caucus support a candidate, they usually expect something in return. Or as Michelle King from the Independence Caucus put it, 'If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate shows a record of taking their ticket in and then turning around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office.' Who do you want our leaders to be accountable to?"
Actual text of the conversation the ad refers to:
Q. "What's to say that one of these candidates the Independence Caucus backs, they don't just go get a ticket to the game and then once they get there they change all the rules?"
A. First I went through and described the earmark requirements proposed by the Independence Caucus such as earmarks must be voted on by their own merits alone and then said, "If any Independence Caucus endorsed candidate goes against that and shows a record of doing what you say, turning and taking their ticket in and then turn around and doing what they want, we will work twice as hard to get them out of office as we did to get them into office."
Michelle L King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
435.753.4790
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A Citizens' Special Interest Group
Dear Citizens of Logan,
My name is Michelle King and like you, I am a citizen. I am not a professional politician. I live and raise my children in the beautiful city of Logan. My daily life consists of regular old things that many regular citizens do -- things like raising a garden, cleaning my house, shopping for groceries, sewing, etc. And like many people today, I have been frustrated by the lack of representation in our government. Our leaders on all levels often forget to listen to those who have no money to contribute to their campaigns. Instead, they listen to those who have the most power and influence to get them re-elected. I have felt like an insignificant voice crying out into the void, my voice being drowned out by special interest groups, large "associations", and corrupt politicians.
But my voice has found new volume and it has given me hope. Not too long ago I discovered a group called the Independence Caucus. This group is a CITIZENS' movement dedicated to bringing the voice of the citizens where our representatives can hear it. Their motto is “The triumph of integrity over money.” They have developed a way for WE, THE PEOPLE to have a voice once more.
This method begins with a candidate vetting, or screening, process. It is essentially a job interview. And why not? All of us have interviews before we are offered a job. Our leaders have one of the most crucial jobs there is, and it is right and just that they should be interviewed by the people they work for: THE CITIZENS.
So we, the people, first give our job applicants an initial screening to see if they will be responsible with our money and will “support, obey, and defend” the Constitution of the United States as stated in the oath of office. This is done with an 80 question survey followed by a personal interview conducted by their employers (the people). We then select a candidate and offer them our support in return for them being willing to represent us.
This is what a group of citizens has done for the current Logan city elections. We found three strong candidates willing to go through this job interview who passed with flying colors. It does not matter what issues we face now or in the future because issues come and go. After interviewing these candidates we have found that they will stand firm for the Constitution and stand up for the people come what may. These candidates are Mike Morrill (mayor), Tony Wegener (city council) and Steven Stokes (city council).
I ask you, as a citizen of Logan city and the United States of America to add your voice to mine and vote for these three charismatic men on November, 3, 2009. I also invite you to bring your voice to the county and nation and participate with us in candidate screening for the 2010 County Council and U.S. Senate races. Getting involved locally is the best and only way to change the nation -- you have to support great politicians from the ground up. YOUR VOICE CAN BE HEARD! (Candidate discussions take place on the social networking site at www.icaucus.ning.com -- sign up to participate.)
Sincerely,
Michelle L. King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
My name is Michelle King and like you, I am a citizen. I am not a professional politician. I live and raise my children in the beautiful city of Logan. My daily life consists of regular old things that many regular citizens do -- things like raising a garden, cleaning my house, shopping for groceries, sewing, etc. And like many people today, I have been frustrated by the lack of representation in our government. Our leaders on all levels often forget to listen to those who have no money to contribute to their campaigns. Instead, they listen to those who have the most power and influence to get them re-elected. I have felt like an insignificant voice crying out into the void, my voice being drowned out by special interest groups, large "associations", and corrupt politicians.
But my voice has found new volume and it has given me hope. Not too long ago I discovered a group called the Independence Caucus. This group is a CITIZENS' movement dedicated to bringing the voice of the citizens where our representatives can hear it. Their motto is “The triumph of integrity over money.” They have developed a way for WE, THE PEOPLE to have a voice once more.
This method begins with a candidate vetting, or screening, process. It is essentially a job interview. And why not? All of us have interviews before we are offered a job. Our leaders have one of the most crucial jobs there is, and it is right and just that they should be interviewed by the people they work for: THE CITIZENS.
So we, the people, first give our job applicants an initial screening to see if they will be responsible with our money and will “support, obey, and defend” the Constitution of the United States as stated in the oath of office. This is done with an 80 question survey followed by a personal interview conducted by their employers (the people). We then select a candidate and offer them our support in return for them being willing to represent us.
This is what a group of citizens has done for the current Logan city elections. We found three strong candidates willing to go through this job interview who passed with flying colors. It does not matter what issues we face now or in the future because issues come and go. After interviewing these candidates we have found that they will stand firm for the Constitution and stand up for the people come what may. These candidates are Mike Morrill (mayor), Tony Wegener (city council) and Steven Stokes (city council).
I ask you, as a citizen of Logan city and the United States of America to add your voice to mine and vote for these three charismatic men on November, 3, 2009. I also invite you to bring your voice to the county and nation and participate with us in candidate screening for the 2010 County Council and U.S. Senate races. Getting involved locally is the best and only way to change the nation -- you have to support great politicians from the ground up. YOUR VOICE CAN BE HEARD! (Candidate discussions take place on the social networking site at www.icaucus.ning.com -- sign up to participate.)
Sincerely,
Michelle L. King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Mike Morrill for Mayor, by Tony Wegener
October 4, 2009
Mike Morrill for Mayor
I am a candidate for City Council. I am also a realist; I do not expect to be able to significantly change the direction of city government as a City Councilman, with Mayor Watts at the helm for another term. Therefore, I am asking all Logan citizens who want a more conservative, more representative, less divisive, less intrusive government; a government with the POLITICAL WILL to refocus Logan City on its PRIORITIES, and govern on PRINCIPLE, to support Mike Morrill for Mayor of Logan City. Mike Morrill, Tony Wegener and Steven Stokes WILL make a difference.
The Herald Journal, October 3, 2009, reports that the Logan Library now has room to expand into the space vacated by the city administrative staff. But that may only be temporary; according to Ronald Jenkins, Logan Librarian, “The fate of the building and Logan Library will likely be decided late next year. Among the possibilities is construction of a new library”.
One possibility considered by the City Council last year, was a complete remodel of the existing city building. There is actually enough space to serve the library’s needs for the next 20 years. In 2008 the price tag to completely rehabilitate the building was $5,300,000. Another possibility is Mayor Watt’s vision for a new library/city center. The price tag in 2008 was $25,000,000.
Mayor Watts must be stopped! I would like to help refocus Logan on the fundamental role of Government…and get back to basics…back to basic PRINCIPLES and carefully considered PRIORITIES
At the beginning of the current political cycle, Tyler Riggs, of KNVU, asked each candidate a series of questions, including: Please describe what you believe the role of government is? My response was as follows:
The role of city government is to serve the people…to secure the safety of the community and to provide essential services economically and efficiently. Thus one might expect Logan City to provide appropriate police and fire protection services and a well-maintained infrastructure, to support a growing community. Basic infrastructure would include roads/sidewalks, sewer and water. Other appropriate services include parks, recreation facilities and library services. (There was more)
So I support expansion of the library into the existing city building on PRINCIPLE, but I must also oppose the mayor’s apparent compulsion to spend $25,000,000 on a City Center/Library…on PRINCIPLE. There are more serious needs, safety hazards and liabilities in Logan City. There are essential services such as aging sewer and water pipes and missing curbs, gutters and sidewalks which must take PRIORITY over building unnecessary public monuments.
For example: Our city water service does not meet state code; it represents a serious safety hazard; it is a liability in the event of a major fire. Our 100 year old water and sewer lines are fragile and failing daily; we are wasting money annually on patch and repair; we are further behind today than when the current administration took office. There are Logan City employees who lose sleep over the vision of a catastrophic event on Logan City…and the loss of culinary water and fire flow.
Again…I am a realist; I do not expect to be able to significantly change the direction of city government as a City Councilman, with Mayor Watts at the helm for another term. Therefore, I am asking all Logan citizens who want a more representative, less divisive, less intrusive government; a government with the POLITICAL WILL to refocus Logan City on its PRIORITIES, and govern on PRINCIPLE, to support Mike Morrill for Mayor of Logan City.
Mike Morrill, Tony Wegener and Steven Stokes WILL make a difference.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Empowered
To the Editor:
About four years ago my husband and I got in a political discussion with a friend. We basically shoved our feet in our mouths because we didn't have a clue what we were talking about. We learned our lesson and began an extensive study of economics and governments. The more we studied the more we realized our country was on the wrong track.
We looked into and joined several groups dedicated to political action. Some wonderful progress was being made but there were so many bills being passed all the time it seemed impossible to fight off the corruption in Washington by writing to our Congressmen and signing petitions.
Then we attended a lecture by one of the co-founders of the Independence Caucus, Monte Bateman. Monte told us of the Special Interest influence in our government and illustrated the reasons that all our letter-writing and petitioning were having so little affect. We were very intrigued by the information and decided to join the Independence Caucus. After joining we found videos that not only explained the corruption, but proposed a solution to curb it as well as a process to find and support good candidates for offices that could be used at all levels of government.
It was the answer we had been looking for. It would be so much better to elect officials who would make good decisions and actually listen to us than continue to write weekly letters only to get cookie-cutter form letters in response. We felt empowered.
And that is the purpose of the Independence Caucus: To empower the citizens to learn about and support principled candidates. There are many worthy political action groups in existence who are concerned about the direction of the government, but many have no power to endorse or support a candidate.
This is not about using national turmoil to push a local agenda. There is nothing sinister or hidden behind this. I am a concerned citizen of Logan who wants to help some very good candidates get elected.
The issue of the vetting questions, or "screening" questions as I prefer to call them, is only one small part of this whole thing and it is surprising that people are hanging onto this issue so tightly. The questions are meant to follow a politician throughout his/her entire career. They may not vote on such issues with their current office, but they may have that opportunity if they choose to run for a different office in the future. In the meantime their responses to these questions tell us their beliefs, priorities, and principles.
I don't see how Mike Morrill opposing the "expansion and/or the perpetuation of any and all existing federal legislation and regulations in areas that are not constitutionally enumerated" should reflect negatively on his campaign. Or Tony Wegener committing to "oppose any legislation that would allow the FCC [Federal Communications Commission] to violate the 1st amendment rights of any American individuals and/or businesses" should mean that he is not an honest man because he doesn't vote on federal legislation. Or Steven Stokes committing to "oppose and vote against any legislation and/or oppose any efforts by the executive branch to recognize or implement any taxation of American Citizens for any United Nations programs" should mean that he is not well-equipped to be on the Logan Municipal Council.
I would encourage the citizens of Logan to look at the platforms of each of these candidates and see what they really have to offer Logan City. Each of them has a great love for Logan city and the people who live here. They are honest and principled men, and because I had the opportunity not only to see their responses to 80 questions on national issues, but interview them personally and ask them about who they are, what makes them tick, and specific local issues, I am empowered to be able to say that Mike Morrill will be an excellent Mayor, and that Tony Wegener and Steven Stokes will be great assets to the Logan Municipal council.
I also invite you all to participate in the candidate vetting for the Senate race of 2010. You can join the discussion of the current candidates on our social networking site: www.icaucus.ning.com. This time you can be the one to help select a candidate. Get involved early while you have a real choice!
Sincerely,
Michelle L King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
About four years ago my husband and I got in a political discussion with a friend. We basically shoved our feet in our mouths because we didn't have a clue what we were talking about. We learned our lesson and began an extensive study of economics and governments. The more we studied the more we realized our country was on the wrong track.
We looked into and joined several groups dedicated to political action. Some wonderful progress was being made but there were so many bills being passed all the time it seemed impossible to fight off the corruption in Washington by writing to our Congressmen and signing petitions.
Then we attended a lecture by one of the co-founders of the Independence Caucus, Monte Bateman. Monte told us of the Special Interest influence in our government and illustrated the reasons that all our letter-writing and petitioning were having so little affect. We were very intrigued by the information and decided to join the Independence Caucus. After joining we found videos that not only explained the corruption, but proposed a solution to curb it as well as a process to find and support good candidates for offices that could be used at all levels of government.
It was the answer we had been looking for. It would be so much better to elect officials who would make good decisions and actually listen to us than continue to write weekly letters only to get cookie-cutter form letters in response. We felt empowered.
And that is the purpose of the Independence Caucus: To empower the citizens to learn about and support principled candidates. There are many worthy political action groups in existence who are concerned about the direction of the government, but many have no power to endorse or support a candidate.
This is not about using national turmoil to push a local agenda. There is nothing sinister or hidden behind this. I am a concerned citizen of Logan who wants to help some very good candidates get elected.
The issue of the vetting questions, or "screening" questions as I prefer to call them, is only one small part of this whole thing and it is surprising that people are hanging onto this issue so tightly. The questions are meant to follow a politician throughout his/her entire career. They may not vote on such issues with their current office, but they may have that opportunity if they choose to run for a different office in the future. In the meantime their responses to these questions tell us their beliefs, priorities, and principles.
I don't see how Mike Morrill opposing the "expansion and/or the perpetuation of any and all existing federal legislation and regulations in areas that are not constitutionally enumerated" should reflect negatively on his campaign. Or Tony Wegener committing to "oppose any legislation that would allow the FCC [Federal Communications Commission] to violate the 1st amendment rights of any American individuals and/or businesses" should mean that he is not an honest man because he doesn't vote on federal legislation. Or Steven Stokes committing to "oppose and vote against any legislation and/or oppose any efforts by the executive branch to recognize or implement any taxation of American Citizens for any United Nations programs" should mean that he is not well-equipped to be on the Logan Municipal Council.
I would encourage the citizens of Logan to look at the platforms of each of these candidates and see what they really have to offer Logan City. Each of them has a great love for Logan city and the people who live here. They are honest and principled men, and because I had the opportunity not only to see their responses to 80 questions on national issues, but interview them personally and ask them about who they are, what makes them tick, and specific local issues, I am empowered to be able to say that Mike Morrill will be an excellent Mayor, and that Tony Wegener and Steven Stokes will be great assets to the Logan Municipal council.
I also invite you all to participate in the candidate vetting for the Senate race of 2010. You can join the discussion of the current candidates on our social networking site: www.icaucus.ning.com. This time you can be the one to help select a candidate. Get involved early while you have a real choice!
Sincerely,
Michelle L King
2009 Coordinator
Cache Independence Caucus
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Logan City Candidates Endorsed by Indpendence Caucus
Here in Logan City we have been having problems of too much government and too much spending. Yes, the corruption has trickled even to this remote little valley in Utah. It just so happens that the Independence Caucus motto is "the triumph of integrity over money". Well in our case we needed a little more integrity and a little less money involved in city affairs and so we gave all candidates the opportunity to go through the I-Caucus candidate vetting process.
Two mayor candidates and four city council candidates made it to the final phase of vetting. It was a very difficult decision to make. But let me tell you, it was really nice to choose between four good people rather than the "lesser of two evils". I guess that's what happens when you get involved early in the game.
So now we would like to congratulate our newly endorsed candidates and we will be working our tails off to get them elected!
Mayor:
Mike Morrill
http://www.mayormikemorrill.com/
Municipal Council:
Steve Stokes
Tony Wegener
All of these men are dedicated to the preservation of liberty and not spending more money than you have.
We will be hosting a Town Hall Forum featuring these candidates on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. For details on the Forum and the vetting process please go to http://cacheicaucus.blogspot.com/
Two mayor candidates and four city council candidates made it to the final phase of vetting. It was a very difficult decision to make. But let me tell you, it was really nice to choose between four good people rather than the "lesser of two evils". I guess that's what happens when you get involved early in the game.
So now we would like to congratulate our newly endorsed candidates and we will be working our tails off to get them elected!
Mayor:
Mike Morrill
http://www.mayormikemorrill.com/
Municipal Council:
Steve Stokes
Tony Wegener
All of these men are dedicated to the preservation of liberty and not spending more money than you have.
We will be hosting a Town Hall Forum featuring these candidates on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. For details on the Forum and the vetting process please go to http://cacheicaucus.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Media Forgot to Report on This: Chicago TEA Party
The media has been ignoring protests and TEA Parties across the country. I thought I'd help spread the word since the media hasn't been doing their job. I don't agree with all the signs in the pictures, but I would be just like the mainstream media if I only posted the ones I like. Here is a copy of the email I received about this protest in Chicago:
WAKE UP AMERICA -NOW THAT IT IS STARTED, WE NEED TO KEEP IT UP UNTIL THINGS START GOING THE OTHER WAY.
It begins. . . IN CHICAGO OF ALL PLACES.
Looks as if the natives are getting restless!!
Right in Obama's back yard!! I'm more proud of the folks in the windy city, than I thought was ever possible! By the way, I didn't see the ABC CBS NBC CNN MSNBC covering this - did you? Wonder why...
Those who have visited Chicago will recognize the downtown area.
WAKE UP AMERICA -NOW THAT IT IS STARTED, WE NEED TO KEEP IT UP UNTIL THINGS START GOING THE OTHER WAY.
It begins. . . IN CHICAGO OF ALL PLACES.
Looks as if the natives are getting restless!!
Right in Obama's back yard!! I'm more proud of the folks in the windy city, than I thought was ever possible! By the way, I didn't see the ABC CBS NBC CNN MSNBC covering this - did you? Wonder why...
Those who have visited Chicago will recognize the downtown area.
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