Utah State Republican Party E-Mail Sent: Message(s) from Candidate(s) for State Treasurer

I received the following e-mail text last night from the State Republican Party (text in italics–I’ve also tried to preseve some of the formatting for easing readability)::

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Message(s) from Candidate(s) for State Treasurer
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The Utah Republican Party has chosen not to share delegate e-mails with candidates. To facilitate communication between candidates and delegates, please see the message(s) below from candidate(s) seeking the Republican Party Nomination. All candidates who will have contested races at the State Convention on May 10, 2008 have been invited to send messages via the Utah Republican Party to State Delegates. Weekly e-mails will be sent every Tuesday from the Utah Republican Party with submissions from participating candidates. This e-mail contains the opinions of candidates and are not necessarily the opinion of the Utah Republican Party. Each message was written by the candidate and should be attributed as such. Please contact the candidate directly with questions.

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Message from Richard K. Ellis, Candidate for Treasurer

For the first time in 28 years, state delegates have an opportunity to choose between two Republican candidates for State Treasurer. Many probably wonder why this race makes a difference to them. I can think of 12 billion reasons why it matters.

Yes, it’s about money. The State Treasurer is the custodian of public moneys, including a $12 billion investment portfolio. A portfolio that needs an experienced professional to make investment decisions, especially in today’s volatile markets. These investments generated $480 million of income last year-money that didn’t come from taxpayers pockets, helping to keep taxes down.

As the chief deputy state treasurer, I have made strategic investment decisions. I have purchased securities, written investment policies, and worked on asset allocation studies. I have “hands on” investment experience.

As a state delegate, ask the tough questions of the candidates. Make sure he has the experience that you think is necessary to be State Treasurer. It’s your money. Don’t you want an experienced professional taking care of it?

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Message from Mark Walker, Candidate for Treasurer

Dear Delegate,

I hope that you’re inboxes aren’t filling up too fast from all the candidate contacts.

I wanted to thank you again for the time you have dedicated to your duties as a state delegate. In particular, I want to thank you for showing interest in the State Treasurer’s race.

I’ve received dozens of phone calls and emails from delegates across the state in response the letter I sent last week. So many of your comments have been insightful and your questions have been sincere. It is great to see people gaining interest in this very important race for State Treasurer. There is a lot at stake in this race.

I have contacted many of you and will continue visiting you in your homes, at county conventions, and talking with you on the phone. During this process I hope you will continue to share with me your thoughts and ideas, because I am committed to listening to those concerns and beliefs. Please give me a call with any questions at 8015410273 or email me at mark@walkerfortreasurer.com.

Thanks for your time. Talk to you soon!!!

Sincerely,
Mark Walker

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