Statement from Senate 10 Candidate John Rendell on Chris Buttars' "buiness as usual" nomination

Yesterday was a sad day for the people of Senate District 10. The citizens of our district were reminded once again that an ultra conservative Republican minority is in control. Today a surprise last minute endorsement by one of his rival candidates and a suspect ballot was all Chris Buttars needed to secure the Republican nomination.

Business as usual for the Republicans…

However, District 10 has a choice. I am John Rendell and I am your Democratic Senate candidate.

Republicans are realizing that Chris Buttars and the Republican Party no longer represent them. Two of my neighbors, both Republican delegates, came to my house after today’s primary. Both were outraged and disappointed at what had transpired at the convention. Both neighbors left supporting my campaign, Rendell for Senate lawn signs, and literature to hand out to their disenfranchised Republican friends. Gary Armstrong has also publicly stated his dissatisfaction and stated he will support my campaign. When candidates and delegates turn their back on their party you know something is wrong.

As your Senator I will:

• Represent the people of District 10 with openness, honesty, and respect.
• Fight for reduced class sizes, increase per-pupil spending, and give Utah teachers respectable compensation
• Fight for water conservation and renewable energy sources
• Fight omnibus legislation
• Fight any attempt at reviving school vouchers
• Fight to make sure that the citizens of Utah are represented properly in 2011 during house and senate redistricting
• Fight for ethics reform

We will need your support to make this happen. We need contributions, volunteers, and high visibility locations for signs. Most of all, I need your vote in November. Please join me in restoring dignity to the citizens of Senate District 10!

Sincerely,

John

SAY NO TO BUTTARS!

John Rendell for Senate District 10 Website and Contribution Link

My name is John Rendell and I am your Democratic candidate running for Utah state senate, District 10.

I gave a speech a few months ago that ended with a call to action to get involved with the legislative process. As the 2008 legislative session wore on I kept hearing about the unbelievable actions and statements of our elected senator. Many told me they hoped that someone would step forward and say “ENOUGH!” I decided to be that person – I want to be your state senator.

Thank You,

John Rendell

Return Dignity to District 10!

John Rendell to challenge Buttars

WEST JORDAN - John Rendell announces his candidacy to run for Utah Senate District 10, the seat currently held by Chris Buttars.

“I believe it is time to restore dignity to West Jordan,” said Rendell, referring to Sen. Buttars’ recent controversy regarding what many believed were racist comments made on the floor of the Senate.

Rendell is vice president of information systems for VISTA Staffing Solutions, Inc., a leading temporary physician staffing service. He is responsible for management, infrastructure, communications, and long term strategies in aligning technology with business goals. He is also Vice President of Development for PEHR Technologies, LLC.

He received a bachelors of science degree in information systems from the University of Utah and is a working on his Executive MBA at the University of Utah.

John is married to an elementary school teacher. They have two children. He has lived in district 10 for the past 19 years.

You can contact John at jrendell@gmail.com.