Park City’s next mayor will chart the future course for our amazing mountain town through an appropriate balance of sustainable and responsible economic development, preservation and enhancement of our natural environment, and maintenance of Park City’s World-Class reputation as year around resort destination with new and multiple corporate entities.
I am honored to know Andy Beerman as a businessperson, public servant, and personal friend. His thoughtful and caring approach, personal values and strong ethics are consistent throughout all of his endeavors.
Andy’s strength is a rare combination of credentials that debunk stereotypes and provide varying perspectives. He is a former National Outdoor Leadership (NOLS) instructor and guide. He is a current Park City Councilman and local business owner of the Treasure Mountain Inn. He has numerous associations as either board member or volunteer to:
Basin Open Space Advisory Board (BOSAC), City Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC), Mountain Trails Foundation, Recycle Utah, Historic Park City Business Alliance, Park City Chamber/Bureau and the League of Cities and Towns.
Andy brings passion, energy, experience, knowledge, and analysis to critical discussions and decisions on challenges such as our growth, economic development, environment and transportation. He researches thoroughly details of issues, seeks input from all stakeholders, understands data, evaluates implications and maintains focus on the larger picture.
Andy has much to offer as a public servant. I am confident he is the right person to lead Park City. I support Andy Beerman for Mayor in November and hope you will too.
Donna McAleer
Park City
PetCo gets a big round of thanks for dog treats
Dear Editor,
The Treasure Mountain Leadership class would like to thank PetCo for all of their support of the Pet Food Pantry. Also, TMJH Leadership would like to give a huge thanks to the people of Park City, your food and money donations have helped fill the Pet Food Pantry so that those less fortunate can feed their beloved pets.
Maddie Morgan
Park City
Jack Thomas will put community before profit
Dear Editor,
The opinion expressed by Mayor Dana Williams in Wednesday’s letter to the editor, regarding the single most critical issue facing Park City, is worthwhile reiterating at this important shift in our political landscape.
As an Old Town resident, also concerned about the significant impact the various large scale development projects will have on our community, I have noticed that one mayoral candidate has garnered the support of at least two of the biggest developers in town.
While we may not draw any overarching conclusions from these distinctly public displays of support, it does serve to remind us of the unenviable position our elected officials often face once their campaign ends.
Curiously, Mr. Beerman boasts profit as one of his campaign monikers, which as a local businessman, I am sure he is justifiably passionate about. Undeniably, the vitality and profitability of our local business community is paramount to the city’s overall success. The question remains, whether profit should be prioritized by a mayoral candidate at this critical juncture of our city’s expansion, as we weigh the merits and scale of Treasure Hill and Bonanza Park.
The magnitude of these two developments alone will affect our community for generations to come and there is much at stake. The experience and qualifications of Jack Thomas makes him uniquely qualified to lead the city’s deliberations on these projects. Jack’s professional experience in town planning and design will ensure we preserve the great attributes of our town while analyzing the effect of adding millions of square feet of new residential and commercial space that these developers propose to build.
Growth is inevitable to sustain a thriving community, but it needs to be expertly managed in a way that is consistent with what we value. I encourage locals who value what we have and covet responsible development to put experience and planning before personality and profit and vote Jack for Mayor.
Clive Bush
Park City
Alex Butwinski deserves to be re-elected
I’ve known Alex for over 13 years now and watching him enthusiastically take on his role of City Councilor has been amazing. He dedicates many more hours than what is required, to help Park City grow.
One of Alex’s roles has been serving as liaison to Utah League of Cities and Towns and he has recently been voted onto the Board. This is awesome for our city. I believe Alex has what it takes to keep moving Park City in the right direction.
Please vote! Early voting for registered voters in all Park City precincts will be held weekdays Oct. 22 – Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the exception of Nov. 1 when the hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting will be in the Marsac East Conference Room of City Hall. The General Municipal Election is Nov. 5.
Laura Ritter
Park City
Road crews ease the bumps in Deer Valley Drive project
It’s no secret that the Deer Valley Drive reconstruction project has been an incredible inconvenience for both the residents and thru traffic alike. The scope of this project has been huge with many unknowns and difficulties along the way. It is somewhat like a giant remodel both below above the ground.
As residents on Deer Valley Drive, many inconvenient situations have arisen directly involving us. One thing, however, that has consistently stood out has been the friendly and helpful attitude of everyone we have dealt with on the project. Our sincere thanks go out to the employees from Geneva Rock, their partner the TEA Group and the Park City Engineering Dept. It has helped make a difficult time much more bearable.
David and Patricia Constable
Park City
Thanks JD
It was great to see such a strong turnout at the celebration of JD’s life last Thursday, the 19th of September. He was much loved and will be missed by many. I would have spoken at the get together, but because of my Scottish accent and the crowd very few would have understood a word.
JD gave me my first painting job back in the summer of 86 and it changed the course of my life. The following year I started my own painting business and have continued it till this day. I will be forever grateful for the start, and the help and support you gave me. I’m sure there are many others who owe a debt of gratitude to JD. Thanks for your kindness, I’m sure where you are now the Big Guy in the sky has you driving straight, putting well, and the fish just keep on biting.
We will miss you,
Mike Hunter
Park City
Kick up your heels for the Peace House
Dear Editor,
Treasure Mountain Junior High Leadership would like to thank the Peace House for the opportunity to support their new event. We felt that the affair was a success, and was great way to spread awareness for a great cause. This was the first year they held the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event In Park City. The future programs related to this event will make Park City a better place than it already is!
Brooke Mitchell
TMJH Leadership 2013
Andy Beerman will support open space
I agree with all the positive things that have been written about Andy Beerman. His leadership qualities, amiable personality, historic preservation efforts, and business and city government experience all make Park City a better place. It has been a pleasure working with him over the years on different issues. He has a proven track record of getting traditionally diverse people to come to workable compromises.
This is a quality I believe we need in our future mayor. He definitely is a very knowledgeable and conscientious citizen and councilman. I’d like to focus on just one of Andy’s many strengths – his support for Open Space.
I was a board member of the Summit Land Conservancy for 6 years and long before Andy ran for City Council he and Thea repeatedly stepped up and supported our organization in many different ways. I can think of very few others who have consistently provided as much support for the preservation of open space as Andy. Once elected to City Council his support for open space became even more effective.
As an alternate member of COSAC I’ve been able to see him repeatedly contribute great ideas and add clarity to the City’s open space advisory board.
If you like open minded city officials, if you like consensus builders, if you care about environmental issues, and most importantly to me, if you like open space, you will love having Andy Beerman as Mayor of Park City. Andy is dedicated to preserving open space for our children and future generations to enjoy.
Bill Cunningham
Park City
It’s time to get real about climate change
Dear Editor,
Boulder Colorado’s recent historical flood left over 1,500 destroyed homes, fatalities and injuries. In the same week, Japan was hit by a powerful typhoon and Mexico, a hurricane. Here in Park City, we’re seeing changes in our climate—hotter summers, shorter winters. How prepared are we for 9 inches of rain in one day (like Boulder) or a prolonged drought? Many of us accept that Climate Change is occurring, but don’t know what we can do to help this daunting situation. Here’s a start at home and work:
1. Get a home energy audit and make changes to improve efficiency
2. Invest in home solar or wind energy.
3. Drive slower, drive less (bus, bike, walk, carpool)
4. Buy a fuel-efficient car
5. Use less water and reduce hot water (a large home energy user)
6. Recycle, reduce, reuse and compost everything you can
7. Eat a plant-based diet
8. Plant a garden and buy local
(While it may not feel like you’re helping by doing all or some of these, it does. Friends and family will catch on to your forward-thinking actions.)
Policy: It’s time for governments to act. Whether it is through carbon taxes, efficiency credits, alternative energy or mass transit development, we as concerned citizens must voice our opinions and display our commitment.
1. Get on mailing lists: Climate Reality, 350.org, Sierra Club, SUWA, Breath Utah, Utah Clean Energy, and more
2. Get politically involved. Go to rallies. Write letters to your governor, senator, representative or president. Follow elections; vote for committed candidates
3. Join the Park City Low Carbon Diet program
It’s time for everyone to take action to reduce greenhouse gases. We’ve made a personal commitment to do more, hopefully you will too.
Mary Closser and Teri Underwood
Climate Leaders, The Climate Reality Project
Park City