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March 10, 2008 – Ogden, Utah: 

2008 Democratic candidates from Weber County include the following:

•   Bill Hansen, 41, is a candidate the State Senate in District 19. He is a law enforcement officer. He has decided to run because he feels that Senator Allen Christensen needs to be held accountable for the rise in property taxes in Weber County.  He also feels Senator Christensen has been unresponsive to public education issues, especially vouchers. Contribute
•   Steve Olsen will be running for State Senate from District 20. He was the 2006 Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, and is a principal engineer at a major Weber County manufacturer. Contribute
•   Ava L. Painter is running for the House of Representatives in District 6. She is currently serving a second four- year term on the Farr West City Council. Prior to this she was a member for three years on the city’s planning commission, serving the last year as the chair. She holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management and currently works at Weber State University as an Administrator in the Office of Sponsored Projects promoting and managing external funding. She is also an Adjunct Professor. Contribute
•   Rob Reynolds is a candidate for the District 7 seat in the Legislature. Rob is a Weber State University professor, and feels the people in his district need more sensible representation than they have received the last few years, especially in the areas of immigration, education and clean, renewable energy. Contribute
•   Trent Alvord is a candidate for State Representative, District 8. This district covers Ogden Valley, parts of East and Northern Ogden and Harrisville. He is a life-long resident of Ogden, having been educated in Weber County schools, and a graduate of Weber State University. “I believe that it is time for the people of Dist. 8 to have their interests represented. My goal is to take your voice to the State Legislature.” Contribute
•   Neil Hansen is the Democratic incumbent in the Legislature for District 9, and is running for re-election. Contribute
•   Mark Openshaw is an educator and entrepreneur who is running for the Legislature in District 11. He is interested in listening to his constituents and making sure their views are represented and respected. Contribute
• Mark Sage is running for the Legislature for District 12. He has 33 years of service as a public servant, including the FBI, Hill Air Force Base, and as a Vietnam veteran. He is currently the program manager for the Living Museum. He wants to improve education, increase fiscal responsibility and raise ethical standards in the Legislature, and he understands the issues important to Hill. Contribute
• Lewis E. Johnson is running for County Commissioner. He is a math teacher at North Ogden Junior High. He is the father of four and a longtime resident of Huntsville. Contribute

  The Democrats in Weber County have assembled a list of candidates that are talented, patriotic, moderate, and believe in open, honest and effective government. They continue the proud tradition of great civic leaders like Gunn McKay. We look forward to talking to the voters this year and making the case for change.