Ed Allen vs. Brent Wallis - Legislative District 10.

We have an open seat for Legislative District 10 this election. The democrats have chosen D. Edgar "Ed" Allen as their candidate. The republicans have chosen Brent Wallis. Interesting enough I was able to meet both of them this week. On Tuesday I was invited to a BBQ to meet with Brent Wallis and hear about his platform. Just as I was preparing to go to the BBQ, Ed Allen knocked my door with some of my neighbors. What a coincidence that I would meet both of them minutes apart from each other.

First, my Ed Allen Meeting:

The first thing mentioned was he was a Stake President for the LDS Church. This was also mentioned about five times by his companions. Then I asked about his senate experience; he told me he tried to pass a bill, he called the Gadianton Robber's Bill. (This is an LDS term used to describe people who believe in secret combinations and meetings - he was refering to the republicans in the senate). Most of the conversation kept going back to the LDS theme, his service, etc. I felt that he and his companions wanted me to know he was "worthy" of the position. The only issue he talked about was education and he kept making comments about how the Weber ATC isn't that great. (I wonder why? Maybe because Brent Wallis was the president of the Weber ATC).

Now for the Brent Wallis Meeting:

When I got to the home he was speaking at, he was at the door introducing himself. He asked me my name and I told him. He quickly mentioned he knew where I worked, he knew my boss, and then said, "don't you live on Raymond Ave?" "Yes," I replied. In the 30 minutes we got to talk, he blew me away. There were nearly 40 people at this meeting and he knew a TON about ME! He had taken the time to learn about me, where I worked, who I had worked for, where I lived, etc. I was very impressed with his approach.

Well I left impressed with Brent Wallis. I will post more as time goes on about this race, for I am sure it will become very interesting.

Here are the candidates respective websites to learn more:

www.brentwallis.com
www.voteedallen.com