Ballots are out and I encourage all Summit County residents to vote! As a person who takes “due diligence” seriously, the timing of the Park Record’s “Election ’22 Voter Guide” published in the October 22- 25 edition is perfect. When electing public officials who will best serve Summit County, it is incumbent on all of us to parse out the candidates’ positions.
Personally, as a community leader in opposition to the Dakota Pacific (DPRE) project, I am glad to know Jack Murphy has publicly declared his objection to the proposed land use change (Tech Center to residential) at Kimball Junction.
Yet, I am compelled to write and correct what I know to be a misrepresentation about his opponent, Canice Harte. In the Voter Guide, Canice is painted as a supporter of more density, for the sake of affordable housing, in the Kimball Junction location.
That is not true.
Canice Harte spent seven years on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission. I can attest to the fact he is on record for forwarding a negative recommendation to the County Council on the proposed land use change sought by DPRE. He stood up with hundreds of other residents in vocal opposition last December.
Yes, Canice is a supporter of affordable housing. He, like any responsible leader, recognizes the need to attract and retain essential workers — teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and service industry employees.
I am pleased to endorse Canice and wish him success on Nov. 8. Further, I’d like to express my enthusiastic support of Chris Robinson, who speaks to the need to create a regional housing authority in partnership with Park City, the resorts and other large employers. With Chris and Canice Harte seated on the County Council, we will have engaged, compassionate, highly intelligent, and passionate leaders with the institutional knowledge that I know will best serve our interests.
Bonnie Park
Park Meadows