Demo drops out of Salt Lake County race
On Tuesday, Democrat Jonathan Jemming dropped out of the District 4 race and threw his weight behind Democrat Jani Iwamoto in an effort to defeat incumbent Republican Mark Crockett.
"This race requires unity among Democrats, and the 4th District seat is a perfect fit for Jani," Jemming said in a statement. "I have met Jani, learned her background, and she will bring civility, integrity and openness back to the 4th District."
The Republicans currently have a 5-4 majority on the council, and the Democrats are gunning hard to unseat Crockett.
Iwamoto is 48-year-old mother of two born and raised in Salt Lake County.
She said she is less concerned about a Democratic council majority and would rather focus on winning her seat and voting on the issues.
"I'm running because of my beliefs that I want to do something good," Iwamoto said.
Iwamoto is a founding member of the Japanese Community Preservation Committee Inc., a voluntary committee dedicated to the restoration of historic "Japantown." She also spearheaded several school safety measures and is trying to get rid of asbestos in old schools in the Granite School District.
"I've learned the balance of the environment with the need of basic provisions as well," Iwamoto said.
She lives in Holladay with her husband, Steve Fukumitsu, and two children, Nathan and Katie.
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Recent comments
Jani Iwamoto is a one of a kind, very precious human being. I have...
Raymond Uno | March 29, 2008 at 12:13 p.m.
I would trust him with my life. He is honest, smart, and passionate...
I know this guy... | March 26, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.
i can give four examples of crockett being uncivil. 1)he got so angry...
crockett is rude | March 26, 2008 at 11:44 a.m.
