Yesterday my candidacy for re-election became official as I filed the proper paperwork with the West Valley City recorder. I was also excited to announce the members of my election committee and I am grateful for thier dedication and support. The committee has a wealth of experience from not only elected office, but in the community as educators, businesspeople, and public works. They are also well known for their work within their own neighborhoods and throughout the City. The following is a statement released by my campaign:
WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCILMEMBER
COREY RUSHTON OFFICIAL FILES FOR RE-ELECTION; ANNOUCES MEMBERS OF ELECTION COMMITTEE
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – Councilmember Corey Rushton officially filed his candidacy with the West Valley City Recorder yesterday. Rushton also announced the members of his election committee which will oversee his campaign. With West Valley City as Utah’s second largest city, the city’s at-large council race will be this year’s largest political contest in the state of Utah, outside of the Salt Lake City’s mayoral race.
Rushton, who also serves as Mayor Pro Tem, filed candidacy paperwork early on Tuesday morning before the regularly scheduled City Council meetings in which he conducted. In regards to his official candidacy, Rushton noted that, “West Valley City has taken some great strides over the past few years, but there is still much work to do to keep our City moving forward.”
In his first term, Councilman Rushton has taken great strides in expanding the regional influence of West Valley City. Rushton serves as the Chair of the newly formed Jordan River Commission. The commission is comprised of several municipalities and agencies along the Jordan River and provides partnerships and assistance in preserving and planning along the river corridor. Additionally, he serves on the Salt Lake County Council of Governments, Chairman of the West Valley City Audit Committee, and as an appointed member of the First Tier Suburbs Steering Committee with the National League of Cities.
Councilman Rushton was also pleased to announce the membership of his election committee which includes well known current and former elected officials, appointed officials, and community activists. Committee members include: Mike Winder, Karen Mayne, Ron Bigelow, Larry Wiley, Barbara Thomas, Joe Garcia, Renee Layton, and Mary Jayne Newton Davis. Rushton noted that the assortment of committee members, “Have diverse expertise and represent various cross sections of West Valley City, and I am grateful for their support.”
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