As a long-time Park City resident living beside the Rail Trail, I have seen first hand how this treasured community asset embodies our shared values — connection, history and access to open space.
These are the same values I see reflected in Ryan Dickey’s record of public service. At a time when some candidates are open to exploring uses for the Rail Trail that could compromise its purpose, Ryan has been steadfast in his commitment to protecting it.
His experience and understanding of our community’s history give me confidence that he will continue to defend the spaces and traditions that make Park City unique. I’ve watched that ribbon of history bring us together — on bikes, skis, and quiet strolls enveloped by past and present. It gently humbles all of us who travel its path.
The Rail Trail isn’t just a trail. It’s a living snapshot of Park City’s layered past: from rail lines that once pulsed with trainloads of ore to today’s all-season sanctuary — and yes, it’s a legacy we’ve chosen to keep, together. That sense of stewardship is something I carry in my heart every time I step outside.
I mention this because some voices in our mayoral/council races continued pursuing the idea of bringing a train back to the trail. Ryan Dickey has thoughtfully — and consistently — stood up for preserving the trail and our shared open spaces. I find comfort knowing there’s someone running for mayor who cares deeply about our history and understands the wisdom in preserving what makes our community special.
What matters to me — and maybe to you — is having a mayor who knows Park City, who’s taken the time to learn from its stories, and has demonstrated a voting record grounded in protecting what we love.
Ryan’s years on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission and Park City Council haven’t just been about meetings. They’ve been about saying yes to thoughtful housing and no to selling the chapters of our communal story.
We all want a future that feels anchored, not uprooted, one that honors our old silver-town roots while nurturing a softer, inclusive tomorrow.
That’s why I’m hoping you’ll join me in supporting a leader who walks our trails and knows our town: Ryan Dickey.
Jenny Dorsey
Park City