Senator Sheldon Killpack

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District 21 :: From the F-16s to the brine shrimp

My district includes the western portion of HAFB Housing, much of West Layton, Clearfield, Clinton, Syracuse, West Point, a few homes in Hooper, and Antelope Island.

To this day I can’t say exactly why I chose to run for public office. I guess I just have a hard time keeping my yap shut.

Several years ago I became frustrated with events in the local business community and got involved with the local Chamber of Commerce. Within a short time we were able to merge the three local chambers into one. I was also involved in the creation of the Davis Convention and Visitors Bureau. I realized then that I can make a difference.

Politics is simply making a difference through effective leadership and relationships. When I threw my hat in the ring to run for the State Senate I committed to the delegates that I would work for progress in three areas:

1. Economic Development. Hill Air Force Base is critical to our area and holds untapped potential for our area and the State. I focused on this area and delivered. I intend to continue trying to find ways to expand the job base in the area keeping jobs that support the Base in this State. Last session I helped pass legislation which channeled 5 million dollars to purchase equipment for HAFB and create several hundred jobs. As of September 17, 2005 the gift was accepted by the Air Force making way for these jobs. I intend to continue supporting and leading out on efforts enhancing economic development in this area.

2. Transportation. Legacy Highway will be built. I am happy to have been part of bringing the debacle surrounding South Legacy Highway to an end. I have sought to bring focus to smarter transportation planning and financing. The Corridor Preservation Bill I helped pass will save hundreds of millions of dollars through smart planning as long as local governments embrace the concept and use the tools now available.

3. Education. I am personally committed to bringing quality choices in education. Davis County has a strong public education system through the Davis School District. I look forward to parents having additional quality choices for their children.

I appreciate the experience serving in the State Senate and consider it an honor.

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