Here are Anita Todd's responses to questions she was asked by email:

Q: What is your vision for the commercial growth of west Farmington in particular and other areas of Farmington?
A: I was born and raised in Bountiful, lived in Centerville for 18 years. I moved here from Centerville 6 years ago, because I loved the open space focus in Farmington.  I was the Parks and Rec  Committee Chairman in Centerville and I was very disturbed by the lack of open space per 1000 person ratio in Centerville.  I felt that the fast and furious development of Centerville's retail businesses, ruined Centerville.  I loved the "old town" feeling of Farmington, the focus on "Historic", the lack of modernization and the quiet peace of the "west side". My Dad has been the barber for 41 years in Farmington, so I've been watching Farmington for a long time.

Q: With the changes in the economy what will be your approach to residential development in Farmington?
A: SLOW DOWN...I don't like the signs and the flags and the circus atmosphere.  Also, there should be some way to insure that the City isn't left with failed developments that become eyesores.  I realize that there are some density requirements for Cities, but I would fight for the lowest density developments possible...with open spaces.

Q: Please state your position on the Legacy North to Legacy Parkway connector?
A: If you are referring to the existing developed roadway,  I'm not thrilled that we needed it, but I am happy that it seems to be a good design and lowkey approach to traffic.  I'm not up on an extension of Legacy farther north, but do want to know the plans.  I'm sad to see so much wildlife killed and hope that incentives to change our mode of transportation will slow us all down.

Q: What perspective can you give on the recently passed Farmington City Master Transportation Plan? What impacts do you see on west Farmington from the changes in the Transportation Master Plan?
A: I don't like it...real bad.  I live 2 blocks east of the Buffalo Ranch.  I love the quiet neighborhood that I live in.  My neighbors are unaware of the proposed Master Plan.  I am aware...farthest west and farthest south it can go.  It sure would be easy for a City Council Member who doesn't live where I live to simply say...as long as I'm not affected by it...let it happen.  I lived in Las Vegas for a short time and they have a similar plan.  I wouldn't want to live in the middle of freeways.  Surrounded on all sides by noisy, crazy traffic.  I'd like to see it kept where it is.  Call it the "taffy pull" interchange and leave all the traffic near Lagoon.

Q: What changes if any do you want enacted in Farmington and Farmington City government?
A: It seems that we simply need better balanced representation.  With Paula Alder out, there should still be a woman on the Council.  Who better than a woman who lives on the West Side and knows how to battle city issues!  Where is most of the development going to take place?  I have personally been trying to be a presence at the City meetings to simply remind folks that there are people on the west side. (I also feel that the south end of Farmington should be concerned about representation...my son lives there).  I believe we have at least one developer on the Council, do we need more?????

Q: What Farmington issues are most important to you?
A: Maintaining the small town feel, historic emphasis, open spaces, peace, quiet, government for the whole city, good/fair communication.   Government for the people, not the developer.

Q: What else do you what said about you on farmingtoncitizens.org?
A:

Professional Experience:

• Accounting - Bosworth & Sullivan 
• Accounting - A G Edwards 
• Operations - Tracy Collins Bank
• Accounting - MorganStanley Dean Witter 
• Accounting, Sales & Design - Midwest Office
• Management, Accounting, Sales & Design - New Life Office
• Management, Accounting, Sales & Design - Allman's Carpet
• Wife and Mother - 36 years

Leadership Skills:

• Various Church Positions - LDS Church (Youth and Adults)
• PTA Safety & Welfare Commissioner - Coordinated with City Hall and Davis Schools to complete a secondary road to a "dead-end" Elementary School.  (2 year battle, mission accomplished)
• Parks and Rec. Committee Chairman - Coordinated City Recreation programs and development of City Parks.
• Advocate for Neighbors - Coordinated approval and building of city street for all neighbors living on a city-owned undeveloped road.  (2 year battle, mission accomplished)
• HOA Government Relations Officer - (Coordinating regulations of open space in 500 home neighborhood and park development - ongoing battle, mission almost accomplished).
• Wife and Mother - 36 years

Fair Representation:

• City Council should have at least one woman on the Council.
• City Council should have representation from the entire city.  (Northend, Southend, Eastend, Westend and Central)  Each geographical area should be represented to have a fair governing body.  Farmington should want that.

With the City motto being "Historic Beginnings", I believe knowing my heritage may be of interest to the residents of Farmington.  I have "Historic Beginnings".