Ron Bigelow for West Valley Mayor

As mayor, Ron has:

• Encouraged making public saftey our number one issue

• Opposed the homeless shelter being built in West Valley City, while supporting efforts for reasonable and rational help and assistance to the homeless

• Supported efforts to make police department nationally accredited with highest standards

• Added trails with existing infrastructure and city owned land without increasing taxes or diverting funds from other needs

• Met with citizens regularly to hear their concerns

• Advocated for a sensible business approach to UTOPIA (city fiber optic network)

• Voted no on a property tax increase

• Voted no on increasing city debt

• Supported continued economic development

• Led an effort to raise donations for a veterans memorial building

• Raised donations for additional city concerts and cultural events

Clearly, there are many other issues that impact the lives of everyone
in our city. I will continue to bring an experienced and professional
approach to improving city services. For more detailed information on
the issues click here.

While serving as mayor of West Valley City Ron has represent the city by serving on the following committees or organizations

• Jordan River Commission

• Wasatch Front Regional Council

• Regional Growth Commission

• Envision Utah

• Conference of Mayors

• Council of Governments

• City Audit Committee

• Valley West Rotary

• ChamberWest Board of Governors

• Legislative Affairs Committee of the League of Cities and Towns

My open door policy and meeting with individuals and groups from across the city helps me to represent your concerns about many city issues.

Ron Bigelow was State Budget Director in the Governor’s office for two years, and represented West Valley City in the Utah House of Representatives for 16 years. He served in House leadership for ten years, with eight years as the House Chair of the budget committee, where he prepared budgets for all of state government. During the recession he balanced the state budget without increasing taxes and reduced spending by $1.3 billion.

Ron has extensive experience in accounting, budgeting, and auditing. His legislative experience helps him understand many government policies and programs. He will bring a fresh perspective to the City Council.

“I’ve already visited with thousands of you at your homes. I will continue visiting your homes so I can talk to as many of you as I can. I appreciate your comments about the concerns you have so I can better represent you as mayor.”

"With your support and your vote, I will work for practical, common sense solutions to the problems facing our city. We must insure that we have a fully open and transparent government."
- Ron Bigelow

Here is a brief background on Ron Bigelow

• Mayor of West Valley City

• State Budget Director - 2 years

• Utah House of Representatives for West Valley City - 16 years

• Financial manager for a local charitable organization – 28 years

• Certified Public Accountant

• Small business owner

• Veteran - United States Air Force

• Graduated Granger High School, Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah

• Has lived in West Valley since 1977

For Ron Bigelow's public service history click here.

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Vote for Ron Bigelow
on the mail-in ballot or
Tuesday, August 15.

Feel free to contact Ron Bigelow with comments or questions.