Several weeks ago I gave a meet-and-greet party for my favorites in our Park City City Council and mayor races: Mayor, Ryan Dickey; and council, Beth Armstrong, Tana Taylor and Diego Zagarra.

"As current and former elected officials serving in office in Park City and Summit County, we are writing to express our collective disappointment and outrage regarding the recent comments made by ...

"Maybe the point of a Merlin Jacobsen sighting isn’t about fixing anything. Even when it all feels clogged — emotionally, spiritually, creatively. Maybe it’s just time to learn something." ...

"If we can keep partisan politics out of our local races, avoid ideologies, and put in the time to learn about our candidates, our elections will have more informed voting and better representation ...

"Mayor Richins, who has led the town of Henefer with steady and effective leadership, earned the Summit County GOP’s backing following a unanimous vote by the party’s executive committee." ...

"I want to address a troubling narrative that has emerged: the suggestion that residents of Park City Heights are somehow opposed to affordable housing." ...

"For me, one candidate clearly stands out. Park City Councilor Jeremy Rubell has distinguished himself as a thoughtful, diligent and effective leader." ...