EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR & ADMINISTRATOR:
Donald K. Jarvis is a consultant on higher education at Utah Valley University. He taught Russian at Brigham Young University from 1970 to 2004, where he also founded the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, established the Foreign Language House, directed General Education, and chaired two departments. Don has written many publications on improving teaching, has been active in national professional organizations and has consulted for government agencies and universities, including West Point Military Academy. Early in his career he taught high school in Beaver and in Salt Lake City. … more Personal info
THE VITAL ISSUES FOR THIS CAMPAIGN —–
Our present legislators assure us that they represent our "Utah values." That usually means being fiscally conservative and protecting the unborn and traditional families. He agrees with this, but how do you feel about other important Utah values like those below?
ETHICS:
Utah has, "The best legislature money can buy." Every major Utah newspaper has called for ethics reform. Over 98% of campaign finance for our incumbents comes from special interest groups. Isn't it time to reduce the influence of lobbyists, conflicts of interest, and in-kind gifts? Our incumbent has been in eight years, but has done little for ethics reform. Isn't it time for a change? … more
EDUCATION:
Utah schools were short 400 teachers last fall. Isn't it time to reward teachers adequately for quality work? Utah Valley University is having trouble keeping faculty members. Isn't it time to fund Utah Valley University at the same level as other universities in the state? … more
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE:
A higher percentage of Utahns are uninsured than the U.S. average. Unmet medical bills are a huge factor in our high bankruptcy rate. small businesses struggle with health insurance costs . Isn't it time to ensure that all working Utahns can afford health care coverage? … more
MANAGING GROWTH:
Utah County's highways are reaching gridlock. Isn't it time to fully support public transport, including a commuter rail system to alleviate congestion and pollution? Isn't it time to find solutions to our poor air quality, including non-polluting energy sources? … more
If you agree with some of the above, let's go to work. Tell neighbors & friends about Don. Donate if you can–any amount will help. Send a check to the address below or click on "ActBlue" above right to donate by credit card. Write or call Don (at the address or phone below) and tell him what you'd like to do to help our campaign.
Thanks!
Don Jarvis is a candidate for Utah House District 63 (East Provo).
Mail: Box 7033 University Station, Provo UT 84602
Email: electdonjarvis@gmail.com
Web page: http://www.donjarvis.org
Telephone: 801-318-6274
