Toly will seek a second term on the Park City Council.
The fifth-generation Parkite previously signaled that she planned to run for office again.
“I feel very passionate about the direction that we’re headed in as the council and I’ve been working on some really big projects that I definitely want to continue to see momentum on,” Toly said.
She cited the future senior center, the Bonanza Park five-acre property and improvements to the Main Street area.
Toly said she’s proud of her accomplishments on the council, including increasing housing options, infrastructure projects like the Main Street waterline replacement and launching a nationally-recognized child care assistance program.
“I’m really happy that we were able to finish the conservation easement for Treasure Hill," she said. "I think that is something that was so important to the community, and being able to be part of putting that over the finish line was a big accomplishment to me. I’m also very excited about the park and ride that we were able to implement at Richardson Flat, and I’m very hopeful that this council will move forward on additional park and rides.”
Going forward, she wants to continue focusing on improving the traffic flow in town, which many residents often say is Park City’s biggest problem.
Other priorities include preserving open space, pursuing zero waste initiatives, supporting mental health programs and preparing Park City for the 2034 Olympic Games.
Toly said having a small business owner on the council provides an important perspective on the local workforce and how the economy is intertwined with tourism.
She said focusing on nostalgia will not protect what people love about Park City.
“If we keep resisting the change, we risk losing the heart of town,” Toly said. “Keeping Park City a place where people feel valued and feel connected and feel like they belong is the way that we evolve to whatever comes next. No matter if we’re new to town or if we’ve lived here our whole lives or if we’re families or seniors or the workforce – we all belong here, and we all should have a say in how we shape our future.”
As of Thursday, Toly is the only person who has announced a campaign for city council.
Councilmember Ryan Dickey previously announced he will run for mayor in this year’s election.
Councilmember Jeremy Rubell, whose term expires after this year, has not said if he intends to run.
The election filing period for candidates opens June 2 and runs through June 6.
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