Editor,
I have known Jack Thomas for twenty years as a friend, neighbor and former boss. I think he would be a great Mayor for Park City. Two things I know:
1. I know Jack has the character we need to lead this town into the future. He is a person of integrity with a deep passion for the kids and community. Our kids grew up alongside each other in Park Meadows and attended soccer games and ski competitions together. They became great winter athletes with the support of us parents. I was impressed with how Jack was willing to help kids as a great father and cheerleader, waxing skis and hauling them to and from events.
2. I know Jack has the ability and impressive credentials Park City needs. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in both Geography and City Planning and a Master’s degree in Architecture. In my opinion, the biggest issue we are up against is growth. There are some developments in the works that have the potential to change this town a lot. We need some good planning, planning that is independent of developers. Jack has experience and creativity! He has run a thriving architecture business in Park City for over 20 years and has been a Planning Commissioner for 8 years. We need his creative planning ability mixed with his love for the community to guide this town in the best way.
I moved here over 25 years ago because Park City is a great town. I chose this place to raise my kids. I love the character of it, the history, the people, and the mountains. It has changed a lot! When I moved here they were putting in the first traffic light, right by Jans and Cole Sport. It is going to change more. Through these changes, I would like to see Park City retain some of the wonderful character that makes this such a great place. I’d like to see it planned in a manner that puts creativity and lifestyle in the forefront.
I support Jack Thomas for Mayor.
Holly Flanders, Two-time Olympian
Park City
Trailside says thanks to the village of Park City
Editor:
On behalf of the students, parents, and staff of Trailside Elementary, I’d like to send a big thank you to members of our community who’ve given their time and talents to our school over the past month. We first had a group from CHG Health Care on the United Way Day of Caring who volunteered in classrooms, the lunchroom, and on the playground at lunch. Two members of their team actually did yoga with one of our PE classes! Then Gordon Bowen and 3 hard-working employees (all college students) from McDonald’s volunteered to help clean out a teacher supply/storage room and our teachers’ lounge, and they did a fabulous job sorting, scrapping, and scrubbing. Yesterday, we had an impressive group of volunteers, to include Olympic athletes, authors, business leaders, and our mayor, Dana Williams, take part in the kick-off for our Read-a-Thon. Each volunteer read in a classroom and shared their love of reading with our children. It may sound trite, but it truly does take a village to raise our children, and we are very grateful for all of the support we’ve been given by our Park City village. We appreciate and thank each one of you!
Dr. Kathy Einhorn
Principal, Trailside Elementary
Demand more of Washington
Editor:
Where is the accountability in Washington? Why do the American people accept the current state of dysfunction among our elected representatives? Have we become so entrenched in ideological warfare that we are willing to run the country into the ground? Is scorched earth ever the right policy?
In our personal and our professional lives, it is rare that dialogue, discussion and debate cannot come up with an appropriate solution to any problem, no matter how big or small. We don’t have a choice or we face personal or professional crisis. We must insist that our representatives in Washington understand that this is what we expect of them as well. Taking a position of “Our Way or the Highway” just does not get it done. And it is up to each of us to take a stand and let our voices be heard. We cannot let the fringe on either side of the aisle frame the debate and demand intractability. If we do then we are doomed to inaction and deserve the fate that will befall us. It is up to each of us to demand better now!
Jim Arnold
Park City
Thank You Buehner Family
Thank you very much to the Buehner family for allowing the Snyderville Basin and Park City communities access to the beautiful preserved open space at Hi Ute Ranch! Over 200 residents joined Basin Recreation and Utah Open Lands in hiking the historic property during the preservation celebration at the end of September. Basin Recreation and Utah Open Lands worked to preserve 1,411 acres on the Hi Ute property, which is now part of over 3,000 acres of contiguous open space. Voter approved funds from the 2010 Basin Recreation Open Space and Trails Bond in addition to fund raised by Utah Open Lands helped make the Hi Ute purchase possible in December 2011. Preserving the area is one of the most significant conservation acquisitions to occur in Summit County. The ranch remains, for the most part, unaltered from when it was first settled over a century ago. We recognize that the Buehner family graciously allowed the public to come and experience the beauty of the property and we hope that it will be possible to, once again, host our community on this amazing piece of property.
Rena Jordan and Wendy Fisher
Basin Recreation
Another vote for Beerman
Editor :
Andy Beerman should be elected Park City’s next Mayor because he is a young,
vigorous, accomplished local businessman who served honorably on the Park City
Planning Commission and City Council. Andy is a member of the next generation who can continue to protect the lifestyle that brought us here 40 years ago and will enable
our grandchildren to live Well here.
I opened my law office here in Park City in 1979 and have practiced law on Main
Street ever since. Park City has continually progressed through some challenging and
rewarding times because of excellent public servants and enormous volunteer efforts.
Andy Beerman will continue that tradition for the next generation.
Gordon Strachan
Park City
PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT????
Editor:
Look behind the scenes!!
The future of our Park City is in front of us and I think it would be smart for all of us to look BEHIND some of the officials running for Mayor. I am very concerned when one of the largest potential developers (Mike Sweeney of Treasure Hill) is marching in a parade supporting Andy Beerman. And, signs appear on the property of Marc Fisher (Bonanza Park) endorsing Andy Beerman. Then, when one of our councilman, Alex Butwinski, is so heavily involved in Andy Beerman’s campaign.
Is this the “fair and balanced” government we are headed towards? This is incongruous with the way people have run the government in the past. I am concerned about the emphasis on “profits”. Profits for whom??? The “cool filthy rich” that Andy spoke about in the Discover magazine? What perception of favors is the public receiving with this support? What behind the scenes negotiations are taking place in return for their support?
Kyra Parkhurst
Park City
PCHS teachers are greatly appreciated
Dear Editor,
I am writing in regard to the amazingly dedicated teachers at Park City High School. Having the chance to meet with six of my children’s teachers during parent-teacher conference week was eye-opening. Although these instructors were obviously bound by the busy scheduling beyond their control, each teacher was prepared with data and spoke about my children specifically, thoughtfully, as well as mentioning the positive qualities in each child. As a teacher, I can tell you, that is quite a task. The assistance these high school teachers provide very early before school in the Math Lab, as well as the Physics Lab late after school, is so generous. Time, effort, and great encouragement are incredibly appreciated by this parent.
Thank you, Park City High School teachers!
Jennifer Shane
Matsumoto know community and its issues
Editor,
Having attended numerous City Council meetings and from personal interactions, we are confident in endorsing Cindy Matsumoto for another term representing Park City. We have watched Cindy approach the various opinions and differing priorities that come before City Council with a fair and objective manner, respecting the views of all sides. She’s smart. She ‘gets’ what our town values. She clearly works cooperatively and collaboratively toward solutions in the best interest of the community.
Cindy has been an effective advocate for open space and preservation of our Historic District. These issues are very important to Park City and contribute to our small town feel and sense of community that brought and keep us all here.
Many of the development, community, and economic issues we face are ongoing. Cindy has put in the work and demonstrated an ability to be effective and meet the shared goals of Park City with keen logical decision making. Cindy’s experience, knowledge, and closeness to the community make her the right person to ensure that growth and development in the next four years will fit into our mountain town, preserving the town we love. Cindy will continue to work hard to keep Park City the Park City we live, work, and play in. Re-elect Cindy Matsumoto for City Council November 5th!
Hope & Sanford Melville
Park City