Elections

Should Wasatch County approve $10 million open space bond? That is the question that has been posed before voters. As time winds down on election season KPCW spoke with an opponent for the Open Space Bond. KPCW previously spoke with a proponent of the bond, you can find that story here.

As mail-in ballots arrive in your mailbox KPCW is interviewing local candidates about their platforms. The race for the Wasatch County Council At-Large seat features Republican nominee Marilyn Crittenden and write-in challenger Nick Lopez.

Although Crittenden is a common name in Wasatch County politics Marilyn Crittenden says that other elected officials in the county are actually her husband’s distant relatives.

Marilyn Crittenden moved to the Heber Valley from Arizona, she explained why she decided to run for office.

If you haven’t received your ballot yet it’s not too late to vote but you are running low on time.

Ballots have been mailed out and if you haven’t received yours, yet you may not be registered.

As Wasatch County Clerk Brent Titcomb says the best course of action if you haven’t received your ballot or are unsure if you’re registered is to call your county clerk’s office.

“We have a few calls and nothing extreme. If people can call us, then we can help them. It’s easier than going around in a circle to get back to us.”

Wasatch County Attorney Scott Sweat will be the only name on the ballot for the general election, but he will not be the only person running for the office. Wasatch County resident Kit Kosakowski has filed for an official write-in campaign.

Write-in Candidate Kit Kosakowski was defeated in the Republican Primary election for Wasatch County Attorney. Incumbent Scott Sweat won the Primary election defeating three other republicans, Tyler Berg, Tyler Dow and Kit Kosakowski.

Should Wasatch County approve $10 million open space bond? That is the question that has been posed before voters. As time winds down on election season KPCW spoke with a proponent for the Open Space Bond. KPCW also spoke with an opponent to the bond, you can find that story here.

Heidi Franco is the Chair of the Wasatch Open Lands Committee. She says the Committee doesn’t have any specific properties targeted but they’d like to use the bond to help preserve land in the valley floor.

As mail-in ballots arrive in your mailbox KPCW is interviewing local candidates about their platforms. The race for the South Summit School Board Seat 4 features Incumbent Steven Hardman and challenger Hoyt Atkinson.

South Summit School Board Member Steven Hardman explains why he’s running for re-election this year.

As mail-in ballots arrive in your mailbox KPCW is interviewing local candidates about their platforms. The race for the South Summit School Board Seat 5 features Incumbent Debra Blazzard and challenger Stacy Maxfield.

South Summit School Board Member Debra Blazzard explains why she’s running for re-election this year.

This story features those who ask for a yes vote on Prop 10. A story featuring those who are asking a no vote on Prop 10 is available at this link.

Prop 10 challenges an action made by Wasatch County Council earlier this year to redraw planning area lines in the county. Because of the wording of the referendum those in favor of the zone change by the council will vote Yes on Prop 10, those against the council’s change will vote No on Prop 10.

This story features those who ask for a no vote on Prop 10. A story featuring those who are asking a yes vote on Prop 10 is available at this link.

Prop 10 challenges an action made by Wasatch County Council earlier this year to redraw planning area lines in the county. Because of the wording of the referendum those in favor of the zone change by the council will vote Yes on Prop 10, those against the council’s change will vote No on Prop 10.

As mail-in ballots arrive in your mailbox KPCW is interviewing local candidates about their platforms. Park City School Board Seat 4 is being vacated by JJ Ehlers who is not seeking another term. Appearing on the ballot to fill that seat is Vicky Fitlow and Kara Hendrickson.

As mail-in ballots arrive in your mailbox KPCW is interviewing local candidates about their platforms. The race for the Wasatch County Council East seat features Republican party nominee Jeff Wade and Democratic party nominee Mike Dorsey.

Democratic Party Candidate Mike Dorsey has been a teacher for 44 years he explains why he’s running for the Wasatch County Council East seat.