Sim Bell-County Commissioner

 Well to say it’s been an adventure would be a fair description. I appreciate the support I’ve had and look forward to our county continually improving.

I’ve seen and heard some questions about concerning issues I’d like to address.

As Mayor of Randolph I understand the value of tourism as well as agriculture in our county.

In the time I served on the town board and then as Mayor I feel that we accomplished a great deal in this community in this time.

My hope is to do this and more in the county.

I’ve always thought it would be great to build out a facility that could serve tourism and agriculture somewhere in the county. Paying for it and running it would be challenging to say the least.

Yearly county tourism has almost tripled depending on what year you look at from the 2010 era to the 2020s time frame.

That is good and bad. We need the infrastructure in place to handle those kinds of numbers to keep,

at a minimum, complaints of Bear Lake being ‘to crowded’

Landowner rights along with water rights are just that and are non negotiable and need protected when they are being questioned.

I am all for better mosquitoe control. Sadly it comes with a cost. I won’t profess to know the county budget, but I know quite a few people that would gladly pay a little extra to help with the costs. Me included.

Please if there are any concerns or questions I’m open to old and new ideas reach out or let me know.

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I may not be a great politician in many regards but I do care.

Ballots are out. Please everyone vote.

This commission race will be decided in the primary

Thank you for your time

Sim Bell

The Constitutional Convention-The Virginia Plan (Wkipedia)

From May 25 to September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, the first plan of government of the United States. The Articles were widely criticized for creating a weak central government—the Confederation Congress—that was powerless to solve the nation's problems.^[4] 

Under the Articles, Congress was unable to raise taxes to pay for a military or pay off foreign debts. It also lacked the authority to control foreign and interstate commerce.^[5] 

The Articles had no provision for executive and judicial branches, which meant the Confederation government lacked effective means to enforce its own laws and treaties against non-compliant states.

 Drafted by James Madison, and presented by Edmund Randolph to the Constitutional Convention on May 29, 1787, the Virginia Plan proposed a strong central government composed of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

At the Constitutional Convention on May 29, 1787, Virginia delegate Edmund Randolph proposed what became known as "The Virginia Plan." Written primarily by fellow Virginian James Madison, the plan traced the broad outlines of what would become the U.S. Constitution: a national government consisting of three branches, with checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power. 
   
The Virginia Plan went through several revisions before it was finalized. The document shown here from June 13, 1787, is not the Virginia Plan as originally submitted by Randolph on May 29th (that original draft of the 15 resolutions has never been found). This document shows the resolutions "as Altered, Amended, and Agreed to in a Committee of the Whole House," a third of the way through the convention.

Large states supported this plan, and smaller states generally opposed it, preferring alternatives that guaranteed each state equal representation regardless of population.^[4

^] On June 15, 1787, the smaller states presented the New Jersey Plan, which proposed a single-chamber legislature where each state, regardless of population, would have one vote, as under the Articles of Confederation. In July, after the meeting of the First Committee of Eleven, the Convention settled on the Connecticut Compromise, creating a House of Representatives apportioned by population and a Senate in which each state is equally represented

Town of Woodruff

 Notice Date & Time: 6/16/26 5:00 PM -6/16/26 6:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        MEETING AGENDA 
Town of Woodruff
P.O. Box 154
Woodruff, UT  84086

Meeting Description:  Board Meeting__________________________________________________                
Date:  June 16, 2026               Time:  5:00 p.m.                                      Location:  Town Hall________
	Items to Be Discussed	
 1	Adopt new budget	
 2	Finalize 4th of July plans	
 3	Follow up from previous meetings	
 4	Approval of minutes from May meeting	
 5	Approval of June bills	
 6	Review and initial bank statements/credit card statement/monthly reports	
 7	Other board concerns	
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Get Out and Vote!

My name is Sim Bell, and to help people in Rich County to better understand who I am and what I stand for I wrote a brief description.

I was born and raised in Rich County, specifically in Randolph, UT, and my family has deep roots throughout the area. This community is home, and I have a strong appreciation for what makes it special.

I believe in preserving the qualities that define our county while also creating opportunities that allow our children and future generations to live, work, and thrive here. I know each end of the county has unique needs and some differences.

My background includes involvement in businesses that rely on both local agriculture and tourism-two vital components of our local economy. As a county, we should actively support and strengthen opportunities in both of these sectors.

Improving the essential services our county provides will be one of my top priorities. That begins with supporting our county employees and ensuring they feel valued and respected in their roles. When employees are supported, the entire community benefits.

Reliable infrastructure and services-such as roads, sanitation, and law enforcement-are fundamental to a well-functioning community. By investing in proper equipment, ongoing training competitive compensation, and strong leadership, we can continue to strengthen these departments for the benefit of all.

Every resident and visitor in our county deserves consistent representation, quality service, and protection, regardless of where they are located.

I welcome your comments, questions, and feedback.

Thank You

Sim Bell

Get out and vote!

 

I am currently serving as Rich County Commissioner and am running for reelection for Commission Seat A. I have been a lifelong resident of Rich County, I run and operate a small cattle ranch, and have provided mail delivery though out the county for many years. I love Rich County and its people and am very committed to maintaining the culture and heritage we enjoy for the good citizens that reside here, and make Rich County their home.

Why would I like to continue serving? I believe in upholding the Constitution and our personal liberties, and I would like to continue to be part of the conversation regarding the issues that affect our lives, our families and future generations. Rich County is very diverse in lifestyles that range from agriculture to recreation, and from year round residents to seasonal residents. This creates many challenges in balancing the growing needs of the citizens throughout the county. Important issues are facing the county at this time such as Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Human Services, Public Health, Sanitation, Public Safety, Public Lands, Water Quality, Transportation, and creating plans for the future.

I’m honored to serve on many boards and committees addressing each of these issues on a county, state and federal level. I have learned that being involved and part of the process guides the outcome for services, and protects our county and our lifestyle. I am on top of these issues and want to continue to be a voice for our citizens. If you want to discuss anything regarding our county, please feel free to contact me or comment or ask questions on this page. I am always happy to visit with people in our community. My cell phone number is 435-757-8248 and my email is wecox2@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you and would appreciate your support in the upcoming Republican Primary election on June 23, 2026.

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