School Bond Information

You can follow the links below to get more information on the school bond that has been proposed:

• School District's Bond Accountability Poster and Bond Brochure
• Daily Herald news article

Issues on the Ballot

Go see a sample ballot for our precinct. The items we have to vote on for this election cycle are the school bond issue and three open city council seats.

Early Voting at City Offices

If you don't want to fight the crowds (although that hasn't traditionally been too much of a problem) or need a more convenient time to vote, you can drop by the city offices and cast your vote early. You may vote any time between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm or on Friday, November 4th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Updated News Story on Redistricting

Updated news story on redistricting.

The legislature is meeting in special session this week to finalize details of the redistricting. The decisions made in these sessions will affect our communities for the next 10 years.

We should be carefully following what is happening in these sessions.

Redistricting

Right now congressional districts are being realigned.

This link takes you to a news report about the redistricting and shows the map approved by a congressional committee this week. Final votes will take place next week.

This link lists the upcoming debates and has information and videos of previous debates.

As the election season progresses, there will also be schedules and links to debates between the GOP candidate Nd President Obama.

Meet the Candidate Night for Saratoga Springs City Council

October 6, 2011

Riverview Elementary
273 West Aspen Hills Blvd.

7:00 Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance by Boy Scout Troops 1024, 1124, & 998

7:10 Welcome. Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves

7:20 Questions from the Riverview 5th & 6th Grade Students
Retiring of the Colors by Boy Scout Troops

7:45 Mix and Mingle

8:30 Begin Clean Up

The questions asked by the 5th/6th grade students will be "real" questions. The PTA has given the teachers a list of issues that are currently affecting our city. The classes will discuss the issues what they mean and will pull their questions from that. Please don't worry- candidates will not be asked their favorite color or favorite movie. Depending on how long the answers go (at least one answer per candidate), we then open up for microphone for questions from those in attendance. There will be an MC who will guide this program as stated. After the question/answer time to mingle and answer any other questions from attending

City Candidates

There is a great website with information about local candidates
http://www.vote84045.com/

Get educated

http://www.votesmart.org/

This is a website that will let you know who all of your representatives are.  You can also find biographical information, voting records, issue positions, interest group ratings, public statements, and campaign finances, and contact information.

All you do is type in your address and you will be able to find out all of the information pertinent to your area.

Utah State Government also runs a wonderful website complete with a sample ballot for the issues you will need to vote on during the election.

http://vote.utah.gov/

Where To Vote

Find out your voting district and your polling location:
http://maps2.utahcountyonline.org/VoterLocator/VoterLocator.html

Voting hours are from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

If you can't make it on that day or if you want to avoid the lines, you can participate in early voting.

Early Voting for General Election: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 through Friday, November 4, 2011 at the city offices behind Smith's.

You can also vote by mail if you will be out of town or if you can't make it to the polls for early voting or on election day: http://www.utahcountyonline.org/Dept/ClerkAud/Elections/Absentee.asp

If you wish to vote by mail, your application for your ballot must be received the Friday before election day.  Your ballot must be postmarked the day before the election.

Voter Registration Information

Here is a link where you can go online to register to vote:
https://secure.utah.gov/voterreg/index.html

You must register to vote online 15 days before you wish to vote in any given election (30 days if voting by mail).

General Election:  Tuesday, November 8th
Registration Online Deadline:  October 24th

Not sure if you're registered to vote?
http://vote.utah.gov/user/lookup/