Official Primary Election Results
2023 Official Primary Election Results
Sample Ballots
2023 City Council Candidates
It’s an election year!
Watch for your primary election ballots in the mail this
month. On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, Rep. Chris Stewart
of Utah’s Second Congressional District informed Gov.
Spencer J. Cox that he will resign from the U.S. House
of Representatives effective Sept. 15th, 2023.
“It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve
the good people of Utah in Congress,” Rep. Stewart
shared in his letter. “My family and I have been very
blessed by this experience. I thank you for your
leadership as Governor and dedication to our great
state.”
As a result, the executive and legislative branches have
developed a timeline to fill the vacancy. In order to
minimize the amount of time that the House seat will be
vacant and to accommodate this year’s municipal
elections, primary elections throughout the state will
be held on Sept. 5th, 2023, and the general election on
Nov. 21, 2023.
“Adjusting the election timeline will ensure Utahns have
their voices fully represented in our nation’s capital,”
said Speaker Brad Wilson.
Mt. Pleasant City will have 3 council positions open this
year. Our 2023 candidates are:
Joyce Clark Turner, Russell Bull Keisel, Cade Allan
Beck, Rondy G. Black, Taylor S. Sorensen Kevin P.
Shepherd, Eddie Kim Shelley. Ron Phelps has
withdrawn from the race but may still appear on your
ballot.
If you need to register to vote you can do so by visiting
vote.utah.gov. You will also be able to read candidates
bio’s on the utah.gov website as well as
mtpleasantcity.com.
Candidate Ron Phelps has withdrawn from the election.
R Phelps Withdrawal of Candidacy
Joyce Clark Turner
joyceclarkturner@gmail.com
https://www.joyceturnerformountpleasant.org/
Joyce Clark Turner Financial Report
Mount Pleasant is a special place because of its history, diversity, location, and beauty and it is changing. We have many things to address in order to guide our future in a healthy direction. It’s time to come together across all individuals, groups, families, schools, businesses, and organizations to better prepare for our future while honoring our past. I have extensive and relevant experience as a civil engineer, business owner, non-profit board of directors member, and involved citizen at city, state, and federal levels. My work history includes roadway construction and maintenance as well as historic downtown restoration. I am on the Mount Pleasant Historic Main Street Committee. In all areas of my life, I am guided by the triple bottom line of community/culture, quality of life, and financial sustainability. I believe it’s time for more communication, transparency, and for everyone who is interested to be involved. I am here to listen from a place of curiosity and to guide change in a healthy way for everyone who lives in Mount Pleasant. This includes connecting and working with our Sanpete County neighbors. Let’s celebrate our history, diversity, and all of our citizens. Let’s bridge the gaps together!
Russell Bull Keisel
bullkeisel09@gmail.com
Russell Keisel Financial Report
Russell (Bull) Keisel. In 1973 I married Kathi Pehrson and together we had two children Shane And Shanan. I have lived in Mt. Pleasant since 1969. I am retired military serving in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Where I had many leadership positions.
I also spent thirty-years coaching at North Sanpete High. I worked for Utah Power and Light for thirty years as a journeyman mechanic. I was a general contractor for a period of time working here in Sanpete and Utah and Salt Lake Counties. I have been serving as councilman for almost 5 years for Mt. Pleasant city. I believe having done all these jobs in my life will help me do what needs to be done as a City Councilman over the next few years as we build the infrastructure needed to serve Mt. Pleasant and its citizens thru the growth that is coming. And to direct and help our great Administrative Office, Power, and Public Works Department Employees.
Cade Allan Beck
cadebeck@gmail.com
My name is Cade Allan Beck and I am running for City Council of Mount Pleasant, Utah. I was born and raised in Mount Pleasant and I have lived here for more than 37 years. My roots are grounded in Mount Pleasant as ancestors from both sides of my family helped settle Mt. Pleasant Fort in the 1800’s. My grandfather was Mayor and my father served on City Council. I will always have the best interest of this town and its citizens at heart. I spent five years as a volunteer firefighter in Mount Pleasant and, most recently, spent 10 years volunteering as a football coach for North Sanpete High School. I am a graduate of North Sanpete High School and went on to receive a master’s degree from the School of Accountancy at Brigham Young University. I currently work for and own the online business SnowBigDeal, which is based out of Mount Pleasant. I am committed to representing the many voices and needs of our residents. I support responsible growth while also working to preserve the unique character of Mount Pleasant. I will ensure the decisions made by the city will be in the best interest of its citizens.
Rondy G. Black
black_rondy@yahoo.com
Rondy Black has been a lifelong resident of North Sanpete and called Mount Pleasant home since 1998. He’s worked in all phases of residential construction; road construction; drainage and utilities; currently employed at Canyon Fuel Co at Skyline Mines.
Rondy is proud to have served the residents of Mt. Pleasant city the past 3½ years. He’s participated and supported the development plans for culinary water improvement project, irrigation storage/expansion and management, and extensive road master plan which includes storm drains and complete road rebuilds. He appreciates the patience of residents waiting for the development process to take place. Law enforcement has been a major focus for Rondy and advocated for our additional officer and new vehicles. He was progressive in ensuring the reinstatement of impact fees which goes directly into updating and expanding our infrastructure, so growth pays for itself.
There is still room for improvement and Rondy has the passion to continue working for the citizens of the city.
When re-elected, Rondy plans to continue working on:
- Roads and infrastructure;
- Conservative, careful growth management that won’t exceed our resources;
- Support law enforcement to continue to keep our city safe; and
- Ordinance enforcement and beautification.
Taylor S. Sorensen
taylor.shane.sorensen@gmail.com
Tanner Sorensen Financial Statement
Kevin P. Shepherd
sheps55@hotmail.com
Kevin Shepherd Campaign Financial Report
I was born and raised in Mount Pleasant. I have owned several businesses, including Shep’s Auto body and Towing. I am the 3rd generation owner of this business that has been in operation over 80 years in Mount Pleasant. I would not want to live anywhere else. I love it here and I don’t want to see it change. There is a reason people want to move here, but I don’t understand why they keep wanting to change it to be like what they left. I want to help fix what has gone wrong in Mount Pleasant and I believe there is a lot that has gone wrong with the management of the city. Anyone that knows me knows I will stand up for what I think is right for this city and it’s citizens and I will not cave in to pressure from others. I have heard many complaints about how the city operates and I am ready to stand up for the citizens of Mount Pleasant.
Eddie Kim Shelley
eddieshelley41@gmail.com
Eddie Kim Shelley Financial Report
Eddie Shelley Withdrawal of Candidacy
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2023
Mt. Pleasant City is seeking qualified citizens to run for the following positions: Three (3) City Council Members (4 year term each)
Candidates must meet the qualifications of Section 10-3-301 and Section 20A-9-203 of Utah Code:
U.S. Citizen
Registered voter of Mt. Pleasant City
A Resident of the City for the 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of the election
Maintain a principal place of residence within the municipality, and within the district that the elected officer represents during the officer’s term of office
Must not be convicted of a felony
If interested, candidates must file a “Declaration of Candidacy” form. Forms must be filed, in person, with the City Recorder.
The filing period is from Thursday, June 1, 2021 through Wednesday June 7, 2023 between the hours of 8am — 5pm.
For questions, call City Hall 435-462-2456, ext. 102.
Jeanne M. Tejada
Mt. Pleasant City Recorder
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Notice
2023 Municipal Primary Election, if required September 5, 2023
2023 Municipal General Election November 21, 2023
Ballot:
Council Member—(4-year term)
Council Member—(4-year term)
Council Member—(4-year term)
FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTT (FWAB) – For form and Instruction, please see:
Sanpete County Clerk:
https://www.sanpete.com/clerk.html
Utah’s Online Tool: https://www.fvap.gov/utah
Federal Voting Assistance Program: https://www.fvap.gov/
OTHER INFORMATION:
https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/vote/VoterInformation.htm
https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Outreach-Materials/FVAP_FPCA.pdf
For more information on the use of the Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA), the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), and related deadlines, or the use of a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) if you do not receive your ballot in time, please contact Sanpete County Clerk’s Office—435-835-2131 Ext. 5.
For questions, call City Hall 435-462-2456. jeanne.tejada@mtpleasantcity.com
Jeanne M. Tejada
Mt. Pleasant City Recorder