I first want to thank the Civic Events Committee for putting on such a top notch event. There were so many fun booths and it was great to see so many residents of Saratoga Springs and neighboring cities come out to enjoy it.
You may have noticed that there were a lot of candidates there trying to get the word out. Well, I was one as well. Jim Miller, Mia Love and I were planning on doing different food/treat give aways at the event, but the Civic Events Committee asked us not to, because they were trying to do fundraising for next year's SPLASH! We then offered to combine our resources and donate the food to the city and conduct a Scone and Hot Chocolate Booth as a fundraiser for the Civic Events Committee. We were able to raise $100 dollars from donations in about two hours for them. It also made it that much more fun.
Our Civic Events Committee works really hard to help bring our long and narrow community together and I commend them on all they do. I am glad we were able to give just a little back last Saturday.
Michael
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Saratoga Shores PTA Fundraiser/Silent Auction
On Monday, the PTA at Saratoga Shores Elementary put on a great party. It was great to see the community come together to play games, dance, and bid on great items in the fundraiser auction.
My wife had a lot of fun bidding on various items around the room. There were so many great things to choose from. She was out bid on a few things she really wanted, but won an item as well.
I had a lot of fun dancing with my kids and their friends outside. Many of you know I was on the Ballroom Dance Team at BYU and dancing is one of my passions. The kids were a little shocked when I started doing the Hoedown Throwdown Line Dance from the Hannah Montana Movie that came out this year. I learned the dance so I could teach the youth at Stake Youth Conference a few months ago.
It was great talking and mingling with the parents of our youth and listening to what your concerns and issues are for our city. I will work very hard and put in the time necessary to serve you and all the citizens of Saratoga Springs when I become your next City Council Representative.
Thank you,
Michael
My wife had a lot of fun bidding on various items around the room. There were so many great things to choose from. She was out bid on a few things she really wanted, but won an item as well.
I had a lot of fun dancing with my kids and their friends outside. Many of you know I was on the Ballroom Dance Team at BYU and dancing is one of my passions. The kids were a little shocked when I started doing the Hoedown Throwdown Line Dance from the Hannah Montana Movie that came out this year. I learned the dance so I could teach the youth at Stake Youth Conference a few months ago.
It was great talking and mingling with the parents of our youth and listening to what your concerns and issues are for our city. I will work very hard and put in the time necessary to serve you and all the citizens of Saratoga Springs when I become your next City Council Representative.
Thank you,
Michael
Saturday, October 10, 2009
McKenna Can 5K Charity Run
This morning Mia Love, Jim Miller and myself had the honor to process the registrations for the 5K charity run for McKenna Davies. The turnout was absolutely amazing. I did a rough count right before the run and got to almost 500 people. It was an amazing show of support and I am sure that McKenna and her family were overwhelmed by everyone's generosity.
McKenna has leukemia for the second time, but her father and those around her know that she will beat this disease. Their strength is absolutely amazing to watch!
In these tough economic times we all wish we could do more to help. There is one new way to help McKenna by purchasing things you already do through her website at http://www.mckennacan.com/ . McKenna now has affiliate links on her site that will allow you to purchase items from vendors such as Amazon, Travelocity, and Itunes. McKenna will recieve the entire commission on each sale that originates from her website. Shop for Christmas, Buy Gift Certificates, or Plan a trip. Keep checking back as more affiliates will be added.
Thank you McKenna for being an example of strength and for allowing our community to come together to support you during these tough times.
Michael
McKenna has leukemia for the second time, but her father and those around her know that she will beat this disease. Their strength is absolutely amazing to watch!
In these tough economic times we all wish we could do more to help. There is one new way to help McKenna by purchasing things you already do through her website at http://www.mckennacan.com/ . McKenna now has affiliate links on her site that will allow you to purchase items from vendors such as Amazon, Travelocity, and Itunes. McKenna will recieve the entire commission on each sale that originates from her website. Shop for Christmas, Buy Gift Certificates, or Plan a trip. Keep checking back as more affiliates will be added.
Thank you McKenna for being an example of strength and for allowing our community to come together to support you during these tough times.
Michael
Mia Love for Mayor
I know that most of you reading this are aware that I openly endorsed Mia Love for Mayor a couple days before the primary. Before I made my decision I met with and discussed the ideas of both Mia and Jeff Francom. I chose Mia, because I believe she is the perfect candidate for our city at this crucial time in our history. We also agree with each other on the plans we both have to deal with many of the core issues facing our city today and in the future.
I have had the opportunity to talk with and listen to Mia discuss her ideas for our city and am constantly impressed with her knowledge and experience. She is going to be able to do so much more for our city as our next mayor.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Thank you,
Michael
I have had the opportunity to talk with and listen to Mia discuss her ideas for our city and am constantly impressed with her knowledge and experience. She is going to be able to do so much more for our city as our next mayor.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Thank you,
Michael
Monday, September 14, 2009
Rumors Hurt Our City
This entry is to all the citizens of Saratoga Springs. If you hear any statement or comments about a candidate that appears to be too adventageous to the other candidates you should not just accept it at face value. You should immediately reach out to the candidate and have them confirm or disprove the comments being said. You then must decide who is telling you the truth. We must not allow false comments to help individuals get elected, what does that say about their character. We are trusting them to represent our best interests?
Put yourself in the shoes of candidates. We have all put ourselves out there and are at risk of being defamed. There is a commom complaint about politians that good people are hard to find, I believe it is because good people are hesitant to be part of the negative atmosphere.
Thank you for helping all of us keep the campaigning in Saratoga Springs positive and honest.
Michael McOmber
Put yourself in the shoes of candidates. We have all put ourselves out there and are at risk of being defamed. There is a commom complaint about politians that good people are hard to find, I believe it is because good people are hesitant to be part of the negative atmosphere.
Thank you for helping all of us keep the campaigning in Saratoga Springs positive and honest.
Michael McOmber
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Primary Elections
This Tuesday is Primary Election Day. Please take the time to vote and make a choice on who you would like to see as your next Mayor and City Council Member.
I hope that I have earned your vote. I have spent many hours at many of your homes discussing your individual and city issues. If I have not secured your vote, please contact me to discuss in greater detail what you want in your next City Council Member and if I can answer those questions to your satisfaction great and if I am not your candidate that is ok. I do not claim to be the perfect fit for every citizen. I just feel I am someone who is open to other people's ideas and not stuck in my ways that nothing can change my opinion. I believe that many minds are truly greater than one. That sounds cliche, but not everyone actually acts that way.
Thank you,
Michael McOmber
I hope that I have earned your vote. I have spent many hours at many of your homes discussing your individual and city issues. If I have not secured your vote, please contact me to discuss in greater detail what you want in your next City Council Member and if I can answer those questions to your satisfaction great and if I am not your candidate that is ok. I do not claim to be the perfect fit for every citizen. I just feel I am someone who is open to other people's ideas and not stuck in my ways that nothing can change my opinion. I believe that many minds are truly greater than one. That sounds cliche, but not everyone actually acts that way.
Thank you,
Michael McOmber
Chickens
Chicken ownership on smaller lots is a very hot topic in our city right now. In short, some homeowners on 1/4 acre lots are looking to be able to have chickens for personal egg and meat consumption. Some neighbors surrounding these homes are not excited about having farm animals and their waste draining into their lots, etc.
I think that a possible solution to this issue is to leave it up to the individual neighborhoods to decide. In short, the city should grant limited use permits to individuals who want chickens based on the following criteria:
1. If all the neighbors within 200 feet of the proposed chicken owners agree that they can have chickens then they should have chickens.
2. We will also want to determine the appropriate limit/number, as we do not want chicken farms for income within our residential neighborhoods.
In this debate we are discussing for personal consumption only.
I think this is a great compromise and keeps everyone's rights protected. Of course this is just one idea and I would be more than open to hearing other compromises if they take both sides into consideration.
Michael McOmber
I think that a possible solution to this issue is to leave it up to the individual neighborhoods to decide. In short, the city should grant limited use permits to individuals who want chickens based on the following criteria:
1. If all the neighbors within 200 feet of the proposed chicken owners agree that they can have chickens then they should have chickens.
2. We will also want to determine the appropriate limit/number, as we do not want chicken farms for income within our residential neighborhoods.
In this debate we are discussing for personal consumption only.
I think this is a great compromise and keeps everyone's rights protected. Of course this is just one idea and I would be more than open to hearing other compromises if they take both sides into consideration.
Michael McOmber
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