Cedar Park residents came out to cast their votes for Cedar Park City Council Place 1 on May 3 PARK CITY, Utah — WasteLess Solutions is adding a new weapon to its food‑recovery arsenal: a smartphone app that pairs surplus meals with hungry neighbors in real time The Park City–based nonprofit announced on Thursday that it is partnering with The HungreeApp to create an online “Community Village” where restaurants and other licensed food businesses can post excess food for immediate pickup Donation activity is scheduled to begin Memorial Day weekend The HungreeApp is free to download on Apple and Android devices food providers can list extra items in less than a minute while “Hungrees” — anyone seeking a meal — can claim offerings based on distance No income qualification or usage limit applies “Adding The HungreeApp to our toolkit means we can quickly connect food donors with people in need — without complicated logistics The HungreeApp operates through public or private “Villages” that let communities create self‑managed sharing ecosystems Developers say the platform aims to curb hunger and strengthen social ties by redistributing resources at the neighborhood level WasteLess is now onboarding certified providers to the Park City Village All licensed food businesses in Summit County automatically qualify The nonprofit will assist with demonstrations and training at no cost Organizers say the app is designed to complement Local pantries typically allow grocery pickups twice a month but they cannot always handle unexpected prepared‑food surpluses By capturing those leftovers before they reach landfills the app targets both food insecurity and waste WasteLess Solutions has rescued more than 2.5 million pounds of food — valued at $4.8 million — diverting upward of 1,600 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and conserving an estimated 297 million gallons of water A grant from the Park City Climate Fund financed its 2024 expansion into Summit County For more information or to enroll as a provider, visit WasteLess Solutions or download The HungreeApp from major app stores Rebecca Brenner's work has been featured in Time She has lived in Park City for twenty years now with her two children and wild cattle pup She is a member of Leadership Park City class 30 the Park City Community Foundation’s DEI cohort will be published with Wayfarer Books in Fall 2025 Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates recently met with Utah Department of Transportation officials to express concerns about its level of involvement in High Valley Transit’s bus rapid transit project Rubell said the state agency is now eager to take a greater role “The good news is that UDOT was enthusiastic about the opportunity to be more involved and work together on the project,” Rubell said speaking to you as a liaison who was in that meeting a very good thing for the Park City community.” Rubell said UDOT officials are open to listening to the city’s concerns “They’re also open to rightsizing the project,” he said “They spoke about the need to have the project be context-sensitive to our rural environment.” High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriquez said: “UDOT has been deeply involved in this project since its inception and we’re pleased that they will continue to provide their support and expertise.” Ciraco said the city’s goal isn’t to stop High Valley Transit “This was never about derailing the project,” Ciraco said “It was about doing the right thing for Park City and I feel like we’ve come to a really good place on that.” He said increased collaboration with UDOT could also help as the city looks to identify a transit solution for state Route 248 Park City councilmembers previously expressed concerns about the plan for state Route 224 It involves widening state Route 224 by about 10 feet to add dedicated bus lanes on each side of the road that connects Park City proper with Kimball Junction Councilmembers have said the road widening could harm the quality of life for residents and pose a serious risk for wildlife which have repeatedly been injured and killed in crashes on state Route 224 They have suggested the road widening should not include areas within city limits Existing traffic data shows that the most significant congestion on state Route 224 occurs between Canyons Village and Kimball Junction High Valley Transit previously said it has plans to begin staging work for the bus rapid transit project this fall The goal is to complete most of the construction by the end of 2027 Park City Municipal is a financial supporter of KPCW SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Board of Education has voted to suspend the license of a Park City High School dance teacher the board decided to suspend Melanie Hiatt's license for two years As KSL first reported earlier this week Hiatt had been fighting to keep her license while state officials probed allegations from Providence Hall in Herriman According to a report from the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission which serves as an advisory panel to the state board Hiatt communicated with students at Providence Hall by text and social media against school policy The panel noted the allegations against Hiatt "involved no sexual misconduct and did not rise to the level of any criminal violations," but it still recommended the state board suspend her teaching license for two years Hiatt and her attorneys criticized the panel's investigation and findings Hiatt also pushed back against the Park City School District putting her on administrative leave last week before a decision about her license had even been made Her leave came as Hiatt's dance students were preparing for an end-of-year showcase Hiatt called the license suspension "outrageous" and said she will appeal She said the panel's evidence against her was weak and relied too heavily on the testimony of one former student "I will continue to shout my innocence from the rooftops," Hiatt said "because that's just the truth." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The couple hasn't been spotted out in public often following the end of the singer's Eras Tour and the athlete's latest NFL season David Eulitt/Getty Images; Dustin Satloff/Getty Images 12:53 PM | Updated: 1:35 pm Melanie Hiatt speaks with KSL TV on Tuesday BY DANIEL WOODRUFF the board decided to suspend Melanie Hiatt’s license for two years As KSL first reported earlier this week The panel noted the allegations against Hiatt “involved no sexual misconduct and did not rise to the level of any criminal violations,” but it still recommended the state board suspend her teaching license for two years Hiatt and her attorneys criticized the panel’s investigation and findings Her leave came as Hiatt’s dance students were preparing for an end-of-year showcase Hiatt called the license suspension “outrageous” and said she will appeal She said the panel’s evidence against her was weak and relied too heavily on the testimony of one former student “I will continue to shout my innocence from the rooftops,” Hiatt said Follow @danielmwoodruff (435) 631-9555 - info@townlift.com Rebecca Brenner 19 hours ago Utah — Park City School District will rally students families and staff for Bike to School Day on Friday encouraging riders to trade four wheels for two and pedal to campuses across the district where groups will depart from neighborhood meeting points — Park City Heights Prospector Park and Comstock Drive — and converge on campus for free breakfast safety giveaways and a bicycle-safety celebration Trailside Elementary and Ecker Hill Middle School will greet cyclists from 7:30 a.m Park City High School and Treasure Mountain Junior High are also urging students to ride and learn more about ongoing sustainability initiatives The district’s celebration is a joint effort with Park City Municipal Corporation Basin Recreation and other community partners Park City Trail Rangers and Mountain Trails Foundation Additional details are available on the Bike to School featured page of the Park City School District website Contact: rebecca@townlift.com Read more from Rebecca Brenner Submit a news tip, Share a photo or video, or contact TownLift with your local Park City news and feedback 2 days ago     Full time     $20.00 - $22.00 hourly 3 days ago     Seasonal     4 days ago     Seasonal     4 days ago     Full time     $45,000 - $60,000 yearly 10 days ago     Seasonal     $5,500 - $6,800 yearly Post A JobView All Rebecca Brenner May 2 Marina Knight May 1 Rebecca Brenner Apr 29 Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox. Completely free, unsubscribe anytime. police log, police siren, flashing lights, blotter Get Todays News Today Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates info@townlift.com Rebecca Brenner May 4 Utah— Historic Park City is rolling out a bouquet of brunches and cultural events to help families celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday or take some time to peruse a new shop or try a new restaurant,” Historic Park City Alliance Executive Director Ginger Wicks said — A French‑inspired menu pairs classic delicacies with optional outdoor seating — Unlimited small‑plate brunch costs $117 for adults and $55 for children 12 and younger May 8–10 — The ’60s hit‑makers bring “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream” and other favorites to the Egyptian Theatre ahead of Mother’s Day big‑band dancing and a raffle benefiting Protect Our Winters the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and American Prairie Family activities — Main Street shops and galleries remain open and the Park City Museum hosts free lectures May 7 (“The Land is Alive: Indigenous Views on Nature”) and May 21 (“Preserving Utah’s Cemeteries”) Beat Sessions and live music every weekend at Downstairs Weekday pizza happy hour and return‑visit discounts at Top of Main Brew Pub available through June 29 except during special events Contact: rebecca@townlift.com Sponsored by Historic Park City Alliance Apr 12 park city historic old town main street swede alley china bridge park avenue Neighbors of Heber Valley // Eric Ramirez Mar 21 Trolley driving up Main Street – Courtesy of Graff Public Relations Kirsten Kohlwey Jan 8 taught dance and cheer part-time at the high school since the start of the 2023-2024 school year The Park City School District placed Hiatt on leave April 21 after learning her teaching license may be suspended The leave comes as Hiatt is expected to leave the district The suspension is a recommendation from the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) which has been investigating allegations that Hiatt had “abused” and “groomed” students when she taught at Providence Hall High The allegations are detailed in a 3rd District Court defamation lawsuit Hiatt filed against a former student who took her complaints to UPPAC Samantha Barlow reported Hiatt to the commission in 2023 three years after she graduated from high school and after Hiatt had left the school KPCW is naming Barlow because she is now an adult and her name is in publicly available court documents Her complaint put a flag on Hiatt’s teaching license preventing her from receiving another full-time position Hiatt filed her defamation lawsuit in May 2024 alleging Barlow intentionally and maliciously made false and misleading statements to others about Hiatt KPCW’s efforts to reach Hiatt and her attorneys by phone and email were unsuccessful Wednesday Court papers indicate the Park City School District learned about the investigation in an April 18 email from the commission It said UPPAC found Hiatt had committed “boundary violations and bullying behavior with a student” while at Providence Hall the commission said it will recommend the Utah State Board of Education suspend Hiatt’s professional teaching license for two years The documents include the district’s April 21 letter to Hiatt It says the decision was made because it is anticipated that Hiatt will have her license suspended at a state board of education meeting Thursday The letter also says if the state board suspends Hiatt’s license her employment with the district will be terminated It also bars her from being on school property The Park City School District declined to comment Wednesday saying its policy is not to comment on personnel matters Hiatt is now fighting against being put on administrative leave in 4th District Court and has asked a judge to order the district to reinstate her Court papers say she wanted to be able to prepare Park City High Dance Company students for their end-of-year performance May 1 and 2 Hiatt’s attorneys contend keeping Hiatt on administrative leave will cause “irreparable harm to the students’ preparation and the continuity of their educational experience.” A judge refused the request Hiatt and her attorneys also argue the district has violated the terms of her teaching contract and two special assignment coaching contracts by placing her on leave solely based on a recommendation that has not been reviewed or approved Hiatt's leave also comes weeks after around 15 dance and cheer students and parents attended a board of education meeting to ask the district to reinforce the dance and cheer programs and keep Hiatt as the coach Park City High School plans to combine the dance team class with the beginner and intermediate dance classes Dance team student Addie Phinney said combining the classes could mean the end of the dance program we've tried to improve the dance program and with this the dance program will completely just disappear “This year’s team will also struggle because they will lose the most amazing coach.” the district said the planned consolidation of classes was due to enrollment trends the assistant dance coach is covering her classes dance showcase rehearsals and performances Utah — Park City High School dance and cheer coach Melanie Hiatt says she will appeal a decision by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to suspend her teaching license for two years calling the process unfair and the outcome “insane.” The board upheld a recommendation from the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) during a May 1 meeting following an investigation into Hiatt’s conduct while previously employed at Providence Hall High School in Herriman Hiatt began teaching in Park City at the start of the 2023–24 academic year; she lead both the dance team and cheerleading program. She was placed on leave by the Park City School District on April 25 until the USBE made its determination said the suspension is effective immediately Hiatt, who was highly-supported by a large group of parents and students at a recent meeting held by the Park City Board of Education to discuss potential consolidation of the dance program next year has 30 days to appeal Thursday’s decision Hiatt said the appeal process is already underway She also criticized the leak of UPPAC’s final brief to KSL News ahead of the board’s vote calling it “defamatory” and “slanderous,” and said she had no role in disclosing the document Hiatt said she argued UPPAC’s case was based solely on the testimony of one former student while she submitted “literally hundreds” of supporting statements in her defense She added that even if the allegations had merit—which she denies—similar cases have resulted in only warnings or reprimands Hiatt was placed on administrative leave by the Park City School District on April 25 It’s unclear what her employment status will be during the appeal process; she said she had not yet received official communication from either the district or the board “Like we do with other personnel matters we will be continuing to handle issues related to Ms Hiatt’s employment in as confidential a manner as possible Because our process is not final and due to the ongoing litigation as well as the possibility of other proceedings we will not be commenting further at this time,” a statement from the Park City School District said Hiatt has also filed a defamation lawsuit against the student who reported the misconduct She said the outcome could have wide implications for professionals across Utah who hold licenses “This decision affects anyone with a license—nurses “If false statements in administrative hearings are protected Hiatt’s legal team plans to appeal the license suspension through the civil court system She said she will continue speaking out until “somebody listens.” Marina Knight began her career in journalism working for The Stowe Reporter in 2003 where she was a staff writer and later the publication’s Web Editor She covered the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010 and has worked as a freelance writer covering outdoor topics as well as art criticism Knight was Editor-in-Chief of SkiRacing.com She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting In her free time you’ll find her in the mountains Early voting results show Jim Rodriguez leading in the Hollywood Park City Council Place 1 seat Park City closed upper Main Street to vehicle traffic during the opening weekend of the Sundance Film Festival in January Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter designated the road as pedestrian-only as a public safety precaution after consulting with local The move came weeks after a suspected terrorist drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day During a discussion about the police budget with the Park City Council Thursday Carpenter said the department plans to make Main Street pedestrian-only again during next year’s festival “Going backwards would be a huge mistake I think “We can’t afford failure going into the Olympics And so we have to be fully aware of everything we’re facing and their recommendations were to shut down Main Street.” A survey of 46 Main Street businesses found the road closure increased revenue for some shops and negatively impacted others specifically those at the top of the street According to the Historic Park City Alliance No Name Saloon reported a decline in revenue during the first weekend of Sundance for the first time ever which the bar attributed to the pedestrian-only street Several Sundance attendees told KPCW they enjoyed the energy of Main Street without cars Officials with the Sundance Film Festival announced last month that the annual event will be moving to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027 The January 2026 festival will be the last in Utah Utah — A skier was rescued the morning of April 2 after falling an estimated 800 feet down the south face of Mount Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon The man, who Fox 13 reported was visiting from out of town with two others had removed his skis and was boot-packing up the mountain when he lost his footing and slid out of control The fall occurred several hundred feet above a rocky waterfall which had formed on the melting south slope The man slid over the waterfall area to a snowfield below the fall Salt Lake County Search and Rescue responded lowering him down the mountain by sled and ropes before transporting him to the hospital with some lacerations and bruises — no obvious broken bones,” said Ryan Clerico vice commander of Salt Lake County SAR told Fox 13 A LifeFlight helicopter assisted in hoisting one of the man’s companions off the mountain after he became uneasy about skiing down The third skier was able to exit the area on his own Rebecca Brenner 15 hours ago Utah — High Valley Transit will celebrate the opening of its new public‑transit campus in Park City’s Silver Summit neighborhood with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 3 p.m The eight‑acre site at 1570 Sego Lily Way houses three buildings that consolidate the agency’s operations a 24‑bay indoor bus parking and electric‑charging barn and nine units of on‑site employee housing Attendees are asked to navigate to 1608 Sego Lily Way for mapping purposes “This campus represents the next chapter in public transit for Summit County and the Wasatch Back community,” High Valley Transit Board of Trustees Chair Kim Carson said and expand the reach and reliability of sustainable transit options.” High Valley Transit credited the Utah Department of Transportation state and federal officials for helping move the project forward secured $2.5 million in federal funding for the facility and is scheduled to speak at the event “We are incredibly thankful for Congressman Moore’s continued support,” said Ms noting his efforts “have helped ensure long‑term transportation solutions for our growing region.” technology‑driven service in Summit and Wasatch counties High Valley Transit has delivered more than four million rides through fixed‑route buses flexible micro‑transit and intercity commuter lines since launching operations The ribbon‑cutting is open to invited guests and members of the press; tours of the facility will follow the program Contact: rebecca@townlift.com Laura M Dec 9 Laura M Nov 25 Dedicated bus lanes are coming to Park City and Summit County Laura M Nov 21 Marina Knight May 1 A map showing the epicenter of a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that struck south of Heber City at 12:11 a.m HEBER CITY, Utah – A magnitude 3.9 earthquake rattled the Wasatch Back early Thursday morning, shaking residents awake from Park City’s Old Town to Jeremy Ranch and Heber City — the closest town to the epicenter near Strawberry Reservoir. The quake struck around 14 miles south of Heber, between Daniels Summit and Strawberry Reservoir, according to data from the University of Utah Several locals commented about the quake in a post on Facebook me the fan’s pull chain began to sway,” a woman from Heber said Hideout and Kamas said the earthquake woke them up Utah has several major fault lines. Among the most active include the Wasatch Fault along the Wasatch Front and the Needles Fault Zone in Canyonlands National Park The biggest earthquake in recent Utah history was on March 18 2020 when a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Magna Contact: marina@townlift.com She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting Read more from Marina Knight TownLift 13 hours ago Marina Knight 15 hours ago Marina Knight 20 hours ago TownLift 16 hours ago A Basin Rec trail crew member at work last week Utah — Trails in the Snyderville Basin continue to dry out quickly and several popular routes are now open for use according to the latest report from Basin Recreation and the Arcylon downhill trail received a fresh tune-up last week Princess Di trail has also been cleared and is now dry and ready for riders and hikers the Summit Park and lower Canyons areas are still dealing with lingering snow patches on north-facing slopes Trail crews have begun tread and drainage improvements on the west end of the 24/7 trail Officials ask that anyone passing by give trail worker Chris a friendly wave while he operates machinery in the area Contact: info@townlift.com The TownLift News Desk specializes in delivering concise Our expertise is in covering local stories that matter most to the Park City community Read more from TownLift Michele Roepke Dec 6 TownLift Nov 21 Michele Roepke Oct 18 Activities at Canyon’s village include scenic gondola rides PARK CITY, Utah — Park City was named the second-best golf destination among ski resorts in Powder’s latest ranking of six top mountain golf courses highlighting year-round appeal and summer landscapes The ranking celebrates ski resorts that offer exceptional golf experiences once the snow melts blending mountain views with creative course design Park City stood out in part due to Canyons Golf par-70 course known for its elevation changes and panoramic views located at the Canyons side of Park City Mountain was designed by golf architects Gene and Casey Bates It features standout elements like a dramatic 297-foot vertical drop on the 10th hole and a rare island green finishing at the 18th have made the course a favorite among summer visitors seeking a high-altitude tee time The Wasatch Back has a plethora of public courses to choose from Park City also benefits from its cooler mountain climate offering relief from the hotter temperatures found in nearby Salt Lake City This makes the Canyons course a popular choice for golfers looking to enjoy summer sunshine without the scorching heat praised for its dramatic scenery and high-altitude fairways LOCAL NEWS 6:32 PM | Updated: Apr 30 PARK CITY — A Park City High School dance teacher is fighting to keep her teaching license Melanie Hiatt is also pushing back against the school district that put her on leave before a final decision is even made The allegations that could lead to Hiatt’s license suspension date back several years and are not even connected to the school where she currently works She told KSL TV she believes she should have been allowed to stay in the classroom – especially this week of my entire school year,” Hiatt said in an interview Tuesday Hiatt has taught at Park City High School since 2023 she’s been preparing her students for an end-of-year dance showcase But last week the Park City School District put her on paid administrative leave – not because of anything she’s done there but because of an investigation into allegations at Providence Hall in Herriman where she used to teach According to a report from the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission which serves as an advisory panel to the Utah State Board of Education The panel found Hiatt’s communication could be “blunt and even disparaging,” and that she “did not maintain professional boundaries with students and blurred the line between acting as their teacher versus acting as their surrogate parent While noting the allegations against Hiatt “involved no sexual misconduct and did not rise to the level of any criminal violations,” the panel recommended the state board suspend her teaching license for two years but I do not deserve a two-year suspension It seems heavy considering the weight of the allegations.” Hiatt and her attorneys argue the panel’s investigation was flawed relying too heavily on one former student’s testimony and ignoring evidence suggesting that Providence Hall didn’t implement a formal ban on teacher-student texting until 2023 Hiatt also questions Park City’s decision to put her on leave before the state board has even decided anything “I felt like I was guilty before being heard,” Hiatt said Hiatt went to court to try to get the Park City School District to temporarily reinstate her so she could lead students through the end-of-year dance showcase defended putting Hiatt on leave since her license could soon be suspended but it’s well within the discretion of the district to make that decision,” Andrews told the judge But Hiatt insists the whole ordeal is only hurting her students I’m not able to communicate with them,” Hiatt said The Utah State Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Thursday to decide if Hiatt’s teaching license will be suspended or not That’s the same day the dance showcase at Park City High School is set to begin “I’m still hopeful that the board’s going to do the right thing and allow me to go back,” Hiatt said The Park City School District declined to comment State board Director of Public Affairs Sharon Turner confirmed the suspension in a phone call to KPCW Friday The board’s decision was made Thursday afternoon in a closed meeting Melanie Hiatt has coached and taught dance and cheer part-time at Park City High School since 2023 She told KPCW Friday she and her attorneys are in the process of appealing the suspension Hiatt claims the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) failed to meet the standard of proof for civil cases The commission has been investigating allegations that Hiatt behaved inappropriately with students years ago when she taught at Providence Hall High “[UPPAC] based it off of one student and literally ignored hundreds I mean actual hundreds of students’ statements in testimonies,” she said Hiatt said the state board has said they haven’t had any similar cases and the two-year suspension was seemingly arbitrary “We presented about 50 separate cases of comparable allegations that earned letters of warning or letters of reprimand,” she said “It’s just outrageous that they would give me a two-year suspension.” The Park City School District placed Hiatt on paid administrative leave April 21 after learning the state board may suspend her license That’s according to a copy of the district’s letter to Hiatt included in a legal challenge of the decision the dance teacher filed in 3rd District Court The documents also say UPPAC found Hiatt had committed “boundary violations and bullying behavior with a student” while at Providence Hall The investigation was based on a complaint Hiatt’s former student Samantha Barlow submitted as an adult in 2023 It’s detailed in a defamation lawsuit Hiatt filed against Barlow in May 2024 Barlow’s complaint includes allegations that Hiatt “abused” and “groomed” students when she taught at Providence Hall but Hiatt said the allegations were not substantiated “They found that there was no evidence of criminal activity that there was no evidence of abuse and yet I get a two year suspension,” she said The defamation lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice by a 3rd District Court judge in August 2024 and Hiatt was ordered to pay Barlow’s legal fees Hiatt’s lawyers have appealed that decision told KPCW Thursday they stand by their position that the defamation lawsuit is without merit Hiatt said she can’t discuss the lawsuit beyond saying its result could affect every Utahn with a teaching license “Anyone that has a license is going to be affected by this case which is why we are appealing it directly to the Supreme Court,” she said whoever cannot be allowed to say whatever they want to say against people's licenses without having consequences.” The Park City School District said in its April 21 letter it planned to terminate Hiatt’s employment if her license is suspended The district did not immediately respond for a request for comment on Friday A full report on the state board’s decision will be available after all appeal opportunities are exhausted I had the fantastic opportunity to be a guest at the table of James Beard Chef Galen Zamarra‘s new venture located in a historic building at 660 Main Street in Park City Formerly the location of Robert Redford’s Zoom Restaurant, and then an art gallery it was originally the Union Pacific railroad Depot built in 1886 for the purpose of transporting ore and coal to and from the Park City mines this is the name of the current generation of the business The name Le Depot is a lovely nod to the building’s history and a hint of strikingly authentic French cuisine within I’ve always been a bit of a Francophile In the years since I’ve made the trek I’ve never felt more transported in a culinary tractor beam directly into a Parisian Brasserie, as I felt during dinner at Le Depot with English descriptions and ingredients listed to the side.  half a lobster with a remoulade and chilled green beans and chilled mussels served in-shell with a pesto-y sauce but the mussels were worth the price of admission alone Who knew that basil would pair so well with the sea The French garlic aioli pairs particularly well with the lobster.  Other hors d’euvers included the Terrine de Foie Gras pate-style duck liver served on top of pain d’épices-a spice bread with dark rye flour The bread is a toasty-sweet foil to the fatty terrine The whole dish is made bright with clementines in a syrupy sauce and a sprinkle of gritty salt to top it off.  came to the table as a cold marinated salad It was the dish highly recommended by our server and I can say he was highly correct in his recommendation Saumon Fumeé rounded out our starter course and a creamy orange sauce for balance.  The main menu is divvied out into sections: ‘Plat Principal’ ‘Plat Du Jour’ and a Bar Menu I will be back for the apres-style bar menu with tasty teasers like potato chips and formage and the Le Depot burger with foie gras and truffle jus.  The Plat Principal menu are the regular dishes that will appear without fail every night and Filet Mignon with truffles are classically French crowd favorites We tried the Steak Frites and Canard Rôti es Son Pithivier. There is nothing more satisfying on a cold day than a plate of med-rare steak and crispy shoestring French fries and herbs for those who want to know what’s in their sauce) the fries were plentiful enough that the entire table ate their fill they stayed hot through the extra nice touch of a heated plate It’s the small things that make for a stellar experience.  We were lucky enough to snag the Merguez d’Agneau a North African spiced lamb sausage cropping up in menus on the reg these days the sausage is house-made and has a slow heat that builds from harissa Arriving in a terrine with couscous (to soak up the fat from the coiled sausage) and roasted vegetables but we still managed to polish it off with a little effort We got the Mille Feuille (layered sheets of pasty and vanilla bean custard and hazelnut pastry cream) the Profiteroles (pastry puffs stuffed with pistachio ice cream) and the Fondant au Chocolate Noir (a warm cast iron chocolate care with berries) The perfect ending to a decadent evening.  660 Main Street, Park CityReservations Recommendedledepotpc.com See more stories like this and all of our food and drink coverage. 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exhibit delights visitors through powerful storytelling and […] Busker Fest returns to Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City on May 30 and 31 with an unprecedented outrageous gathering of world-class and homegrown street performers This vibrant outdoor event features over 50 local artists and makers and a beverage garden hosted by […] Designed, Developed, Hosted, & Marketed by The Utah State Board of Education met in a closed session Thursday afternoon to determine whether to suspend Hiatt’s teaching license for two years The board’s decision is not expected to be released for at least a few weeks This stems from allegations that Hiatt behaved inappropriately with students years ago when she taught at Providence Hall High The Park City School District was informed April 18 that the state board might suspend Hiatt’s license That’s according to court documents containing the district’s April 21 letter to Hiatt Hiatt’s attorney Michael Hepworth told KPCW Thursday the suspension isn’t guaranteed “We haven't been notified that her license has been suspended or anything so we're still optimistic that they're going to take everything into account and make the right decision,” he said The suspension was a recommendation from the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) which has been investigating the allegations against Hiatt the commission found Hiatt had committed “boundary violations and bullying behavior with a student” while at Providence Hall Hiatt’s former student Samantha Barlow brought forth the allegations spanning from 2016 to 2020 The complaint Barlow filed as an adult in 2023 is detailed in a defamation lawsuit Hiatt filed against Barlow in May 2024 The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice by a 3rd District Court judge in August 2024 and Hiatt was ordered to pay Barlow’s legal fees told KPCW they stand by their position that the defamation lawsuit is without merit It’s unclear when the board’s decision on Hiatt’s teaching license will be released If the state board suspends Hiatt’s license, the Park City School District said in its April 21 letter it will also terminate her employment Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRyan Cerna The City of Floresville said the alligator was spotted on Thursday at River Park near the canoe launch area Texas Game Wardens have been informed about the discovery The city recommends that those in the River Park area exercise extreme caution and avoid interacting with or feeding the alligator then it’s a warning that the person is too close “Never make the mistake of thinking that an alligator is slow and lethargic Alligators are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered,” TPWD states on their website Alligators are active in the spring and summer seasons as they move to breed and find new habitats “American alligators normally avoid humans but American alligators can become perceived as a nuisance when they establish territories around people,” TPWD’s website states “As human populations in Texas continue to expand there have been an increased number of encounters between people and alligators.” KSAT will update this story as more details become available Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Ryan Cerna is a digital news trainee at KSAT Cerna graduated with degrees in Journalism and Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas in 2024 He has worked in newsrooms in Austin and New York City before his time in San Antonio Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group SummerStage returns in 2025 for its 39th annual season featuring another incredible lineup of performances by artists across a wide range of musical styles The programming highlights both emerging talents and established figures with several performances curated by leading artistic visionaries This season honors the city’s rich cultural mosaic by featuring diverse voices See this year's amazing lineup and get some helpful know-before-you-go tips while others are benefits which require a ticket to help fund the SummerStage programming Doors open one hour prior to start time for most shows 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | PATRICE ROBERTS: I AM WOMAN | Benefit Concert 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | ALAN WALKER | Benefit Concert 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | ASTROPICAL (BOMBA ESTÉREO + RAWAYANA) | Benefit Concert 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | OPENING NIGHT: MARCUS MILLER / TANK AND THE BANGAS / THE SOUL REBELS | Free Performance 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | YANDEL SINFÓNICO TOUR | Benefit Concert 2025 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR | Benefit Concert 2025 – 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM | THE AUSSIE BBQ: Flewnt & Inkabee / Gordi / Grace Cummings / PINES / The Grogans / The 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Concert 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | AWICH & FRIENDS | Free Performance 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | SOCCER MOMMY / HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF / DUMMY | Free Performance 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | WET LEG / MARY IN THE JUNKYARD | Benefit Concert 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | SEVEN LIONS | Benefit Concert The following is not permitted at SummerStage in Central Park: Still have a question? Click here for more SummerStage FAQs Rent a bike or take a tour of Central Park (available all day) Have a picnic in Central Park (pickup and delivery available) the SummerStage Festival features performances spanning World and American music By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs Most of the concerts throughout the summer are privately funded and may be enjoyed by the general public at no cost with the exception of some of the bigger shows on the Mainstage in the park City Parks Foundation (CPF) will welcome guests to their Annual Gala presented at SummerStage The evening will help raise significant funds to support CPF's year-round free arts Over 20 Parkites showed up for the Monday City Hall meeting expressing frustration and disappointment at the council’s sudden decision to revisit its election plan for 2025 Former Park City Councilmember Max Doilney called out current council member Bill Ciraco, who last week said he’d made a “mistake” in backing ranked choice voting and wanted to revisit the council’s March decision you don’t get to just have a redo whenever you want,” Doilney said “This is clearly bringing partisan politics to Park City We have always been independent in nature.” Park City officials had to quickly schedule the special meeting for Monday as Wednesday is the deadline to finalize their election process under state law Doilney also targeted councilmember Jeremy Rubell He said moving back to conventional voting would help Rubell who he served with for two years on the council “It unabashedly helps only one candidate that could potentially throw their hat in the ring this year which I find to be disturbing,” Doilney said “I’d like to see him actually face this community and face some of his decisions because frankly… his behavior in this building is reprehensible.” saying he was simply looking to make the right decision for the election “It’s unfortunate that this has devolved into a political issue,” Rubell said It’s unfortunate that there’s personal attacks being thrown around especially from people I personally respect The best way to move forward is just to look at what’s right for the community and what gives us the fairest representation of our electorate.” Rubell, Ciraco and councilmember Ed Parigian were in the majority Monday, and moved Park City back to conventional plurality voting for the 2025 election Parigian was the only one to vote against ranked choice voting back in March Parkites are set to elect a mayor and two city council members this year Rubell has not said if he plans to seek reelection Council member Tana Toly has said she intends to run again Ciraco’s suggestion to not use ranked choice voting came two days after fellow councilmember Ryan Dickey announced a campaign for mayor Outside of Toly and Dickey – who were the only council members that voted Monday to keep ranked choice voting – no one else has publicly announced a campaign for city council or mayor as of April 29 Former Park City Councilmember Becca Gerber told the council that they should stick with their initial decision to use ranked choice voting Park City resident Maggie AbuHaider said there are proven benefits of ranked choice voting and voiced opposition to a reversal "It feels hidden and it feels ill-informed I now expect as much from our federal and sometimes our state government but I do expect more from Park City and from our city council.” Last week Ciraco cited new information about discrepancies in the state’s ranked choice voting tabulation software That information was never released publicly nor was the voting tabulation software widely discussed Monday A majority of the council also declined to have experts on the software present at the meeting “To suddenly unearth new information at a meeting just a few days before an emergency meeting not reveal that information for the public's consumption not allow that information to be assessed by our professional staff or by experts in this field.. strikes me as incredibly irresponsible and an injection of doubt about our public processes and about our elections into this process that is unnecessary and that casts doubt among our residents about not just our elections but about the business of council more broadly,” Dickey said Dickey did cite an email from Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson that was sent to council on April 14 which raised concerns about the RCTab software Davidson has a history of questioning election integrity and is actively under investigation by the Utah County Attorney’s Office for publicly revealing the voting methods of state lawmakers Davidson apologized for creating a “controversy” and said he was just trying to supply the council with relevant information later called in to push back on Davidson’s remarks Daniels said the RCTab software has worked well in several local elections “There were concerns raised by the new clerk based on a misunderstanding of how that tool was used in other elections around the country,” Daniels said “The experts who developed that tool have responded to those concerns Largely that was just based on a misunderstanding of the rules that are applied specifically in Alaska I just wanted to confirm that this tool is ready and available for use by Summit County I trust that they’ll use it just as we did successfully in Utah County.” Councilmember Tana Toly has repeatedly advocated for ranked choice voting because it eliminates the primary election which she says reduces costs for candidates due to the shorter campaign window Toly said she was in “complete shock” when Ciraco suggested changing their prior decision It’s bad form and it looks political,” Toly said “We owe it to the voters to stay the course not to throw them into more confusion because a few people changed their minds or got cold feet.” Toly said the number one reason she supports ranked choice voting "is because it doesn't make everything a campaign issue this summer." She said she wants to focus on major projects like the new senior center and the Bonanza Park five-acre parcel Several people did speak in opposition to ranked choice voting including Jimmy May, who sits on the executive committee of the Summit County Republican Party. Former Park City Planning Commissioner John Kenworthy said the city should follow Heber City which moved to end ranked choice voting this year after using it in several past elections Ciraco said Monday he was against ranked choice voting due to its complexity and didn’t see “overwhelming” benefits to using the system which allows voters to rank candidates by preference on their ballots He said he spent hours researching ranked choice voting and the tabulation software and was comfortable with the explanation about the RCTab discrepancies in the Alaska election But Ciraco added that it raised questions about the system as a whole “I’m comfortable with saying this isn’t an issue with the tabulating software although it does introduce the question - does this additional complexity create the opportunity for there to be issues in an election?” he said Monday Ciraco expressed concern about residents fully understanding ranked choice voting Park City Mayor Nann Worel denounced Ciraco’s move and called it “unprecedented.” “The council had adequate time to really go in depth and study this and talk about it ‘well I found some new information’ – just doesn’t fly with me Ciraco did not present additional information last night was very telling to me.” Worel apologized to residents for the council’s decision “I think we let the public down,” she said “I think that we have worked so hard to establish trust In 2018 Utah legislators passed a bill allowing cities to try ranked choice voting through a pilot program It’s set to expire after the 2025 election which Rubell and Ciraco cited as a reason to stick with conventional voting Park City’s election filing deadline will now open June 2 and run through June 6 There will be a primary election for mayor if there are more than three candidates A primary will be necessary in the city council race if there are five or more candidates On Thursday the Park City Council will discuss the potential of building a new senior center on the Mawhinney parking lot on Park Avenue The MaWhinney lot has 47 total parking spaces and is located in between the Park City Library and the skatepark Park City staff recently conducted a feasibility analysis on the property to evaluate whether it’s a good fit as a senior center site Park City Manager Matt Dias said based on the findings mining-era soil contaminants and overall compatibility with the area “It’s in this area that has a bunch of different uses,” he said “Some of those uses are actually very compatible given the time that those facilities are used or when their parking lots are full or not full but it’s going to have to be tailored sort of surgically to meet some of those challenges and needs and the complexity of the area overall.” According to a staff report the estimated cost to design and construct a new senior center on the Mawhinney lot is around $10 million The city is proposing a two-level building with nearly 10,000 total square feet That would be triple the size of the existing senior center on Woodside Avenue The Park City Council is not scheduled to make any final decisions about the property Thursday Park City Mayor Nann Worel has set a goal for the council to reach a decision about the new senior center by June 1 The city council meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:10 p.m. Thursday following a closed session. The agenda and a link to attend virtually can be found here Utah – Park City residents considering a run for local office will have an opportunity to learn more about the election process at a workshop hosted by the city next week The “Running for Office” workshop, scheduled for Monday, May 6, will offer an overview of candidate filing requirements, campaign regulations, and the responsibilities of elected officials in Park City. The session runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers at City Hall and will also be available virtually voters will elect a new mayor and two city councilmembers The city’s election timeline recently shifted after the Park City Council voted Monday to reverse its earlier decision to use ranked choice voting in the 2025 election That change restores the traditional voting system reopening the possibility of a primary election Municipalities will have candidate filing June 2-6 If more than two candidates file for a given seat a primary election will be held to narrow the field ahead of the general election More information about the election and how to file as a candidate is available on the Park City Municipal website Rory Murphy is working to finish the Engine House affordable housing project under construction on Homestake Road in the Bonanza Park neighborhood Murphy said he hopes Engine House will be operating in September But he has paused any future projects amid market instability after the Trump administration’s new tariffs “I can tell you that everyone is pulling back right now,” Murphy said “You’re stupid to dive into this and expect it to normalize itself.” Murphy said he’s fortunate that all materials for the Engine House project have already been purchased. Going forward, he said the prospect of additional tariffs on Canadian lumber could have a major impact on development costs You’re going to see an increase in materials costs because you have these commercial home builders that must have this continual supply of lumber he said Utah builders may not feel the pinch as much as other parts of the country “We get a lot of our lumber from the northwest United States,” Murphy said because they get almost all their lumber from Canada.” Another factor in future construction is Pres Trump’s increased focus on immigration and deportation “The construction industry depends heavily on immigrant labor,” Murphy said I would say 40% of the people that have worked for me over the past 32 years reductions in the labor pool will increase building costs Murphy said price increases are often passed to the consumer creating more obstacles to increase affordable housing not without being heavily subsidized,” he said Murphy said he will consider future projects when the market stabilizes In 2019, 23-year-old Jake Wolf arrived at Boneyard Saloon in Park City, Utah, for his first meeting with TJ Parker but he’d polished up a starter version of his business plan just in case Here’s what Wolf knew when he walked into the saloon: Just a year before, at the age of 32, Parker had made a reported $100 million when he sold his online pharmacy Parker had recently relocated to Park City and wanted advice on building a car collection And here’s what Parker knew about Wolf: This “young kid” from Miami had built his first spreadsheet at age nine tracking values of Lamborghini Diablos had already had some success running a collector-grade designer clothing business he started in college and had become a car whisperer to wealthy Miami collectors Parker knew Wolf helped these car aficionados buy and sell Lamborghinis He’d also heard that Wolf had big plans for an aesthetically designed rare car storage venue with a twist: a social club for car enthusiasts While checking out cars for his clients in Miami Wolf realized collectors were often forced to keep their cars in dusty dirty warehouses rather than in spaces where they could show them off “Seeing that … and going to different social clubs in Miami and Palm Beach ‘Why wouldn’t you just merge all these together Solve for the car ownership experience but then also elevate their lifestyle with a social club that creates community?” Wolf says A few months before that meeting at Boneyard Wolf’s attempt to lease a 5,000-square-foot space to launch his idea in Miami fell through after a first meeting that quickly turned into a business brainstorming session Parker was ready to invest in Wolf’s big dream: a warehouse where rare Lamborghinis Ferraris and Porsches would be displayed like works of art in a gallery; a country club for car enthusiasts looking for community; an event business creating high-end member experiences like Sunday car rallies racetrack driving and a European rally to Monaco for the Grand Prix Wolf could have the funding he needed to begin the journey toward his grand vision of building a network of locations in more than 20 cities Wolf could have all that on one condition: He had to launch the big dream in Park City Parker says he saw a rare balance of confidence and humility in Wolf Parker himself had been only 26 when he started PillPack and he was impressed by the young entrepreneur’s combination of passion and while he had traveled with his family to Park City for snowboarding and mountain biking He had no idea whether Utah had enough investment-grade car collectors to support his big idea “To go from the supercar capital of the world in Miami to little Park City with just 8,000 people was super daunting.” WAREHOUSE has experienced a level of demand that makes Wolf shake his head and another 41 are stored in an auxiliary space across the street The social club boasts 160 members with room for another 80 Thirty-one percent of members store cars at WAREHOUSE and social members who don’t store cars have access to a small fleet of unique sports cars and off-road vehicles Wolf’s dream of expanding WAREHOUSE into a national network of motor clubs is in motion “They kept saying Park City speaks to the ethos of what we’re trying to do at WAREHOUSE Real enthusiasts come out here because Utah is the best place in the world for skiing If I’m in Miami with a Porsche or Lamborghini we have some of the best driving roads in the United States.” In the four years leading up to WAREHOUSE’s grand opening in January 2024 He quickly realized no existing space in Park City was large enough so Wolf and his partners bought real estate just off Old Highway 40 to build the structure If they could store 33 cars and attract a minimum of 100 club members they could make the return on investment work he had to tell his partners that the cost to build WAREHOUSE had doubled “I give Jake a lot of credit for that moment,” says Parker whose own business survived several near-death experiences you want to be empathetic to your investors and see where they’re coming from He knew he could figure it out and was confident in the path forward but you also want an entrepreneur who’s going to go and figure it out Wolf met potential members at Atticus Coffee on Main Street in Park City to pitch his vision The 33 planned storage spaces sold out almost immediately When Wolf learned that car enthusiasts are often also wine a planned wet bar became a fine-dining restaurant and a planned schedule of two monthly member social events became two events per week Wolf has forged partnerships with Salt Lake City car dealers an omakase sushi restaurant and luxury watch dealers He seeks to partner with Utah businesses that “care about excellence as much as we do.” a $50 million “internal combustion works of art” collection a WAREHOUSE member who divides his time between Park City and New York (where he serves on the Contemporary Arts Council at The Museum of Modern Art) says he was initially drawn to Wolf’s artistic sensibility I love cars as objects and almost from a sculptural standpoint,” Apgar says “What I think is amazing is [Wolf’s] level of sophistication and his taste level It’s not just a bunch of cars in a warehouse; it’s a really beautifully curated space … It appeals to someone who has an appreciation for connoisseurship it was going to be very automated: park your own car We want to be the best social club in Park City regardless of cars.” Apgar and his wife Liz joined other WAREHOUSE club members on a European rally Austria and Germany and making stops at race tracks The trip culminated in Monaco for the Formula One Grand Prix In the grand business plan he dared not bring to that first meeting Jake had always envisioned this rally as his “halo event.” Apgar is no stranger to exclusive trips that coordinate access to rare places and experiences He describes the WAREHOUSE European rally as “seamless,” “elegant” and on par with any of these other trips he’s been on and most of the employees at WAREHOUSE are in that same age range and they put together a trip where you’re going to places you could never find on your own … What I’m impressed with is this young man is basically in the hospitality business and he has the ability to listen to people he makes it feel like what you are saying is important and he’s got people behind him who believe in that vision and he plans to invest in new locations alongside the local investors Wolf is lining up “I feel really good [about my investment so far],” Parker says “The quality and the breadth of the cars is pretty stunning [Wolf] did an incredible job finding the right clients and filling the place with a really nice balance of cars the business is performing as well as I could have expected.” WAREHOUSE has multiple revenue streams: a one-time initiation fee monthly membership dues with minimum spends event revenue and full-service car storage fees Companies can rent the space for employee and client events All of the art on display can be purchased and WAREHOUSE collects a commission from every sale “The business today is night and day from what I originally expected,” Wolf says WAREHOUSE has 16 employees — six of them full-time — and Wolf recently hired a new manager for the Park City location so he can spend part of 2025 developing expansion plans He says he is actively talking with investors in six locations: Orange County He hopes to announce two new locations this year “We’re trying to go to these destination cities with big concentrations of wealth that have big car culture and natural connections with each other,” says Wolf who has been listening to members to learn where they spend their time Wolf hopes to curate each new location with its own unique aesthetic design and geographically appropriate collection of cars As he vetted cars for storage in Park City Wolf learned that Park City is very much a Porsche town — so he created a set of lifts that pays homage to some of the greatest canyon-hugging Porsches produced over the years as Wolf explains in exquisite detail how Porsche’s design has evolved over the years Wolf is very particular about which cars he accepts into storage But his criteria is simple: “Is it going to bring a smile to other members’ faces?” Park City Municipal is helping residents learn about the elections process with a “Running for Office” workshop May 6 It will cover candidate filing requirements campaign regulations and the roles and responsibilities of local elected officials Parkites will elect a mayor and two city councilmembers this year On Monday the Park City Council overturned its previous decision to use ranked choice voting this year That would have eliminated a potential primary election and pushed the filing deadline to August Returning to plurality voting means residents can file to run for office from June 2 to June 6 on a spring day.Photo: Matt Lorelli/POWDER Magazine Powder-filled glades are a common sight at Mount Bohemia UT: 306"Not all snow is created equally and temperatures matter in determining snow quality and preservation but Mount Bohemia's snowfall total can't be denied In a season that was weird for the American West Bohemia bested some of the biggest names in skiing Mount Bohemia employees announce the end of the season and congratulate Boyne Mountain on their victory 115 days and 314 inches of snow is nothing to scoff at Mount Bohemia wanted to remain open on weekends into May, but threw in the towel after Sunday, April 27, 2025. The ski area conceded the race to be Michigan's last open to Boyne Mountain which hopes to remain open through Memorial Day.It should be noted that Boyne Mountain is a traditional ski area with snowmaking and grooming The ski area's lone open trail is persisting due to a heavy snowmaking base throughout the season It's impressive that Bohemia was keeping pace until this past weekend.Skiing in Northern Michigan can be a challenge PARK CITY, Utah — The Park City Council voted Monday to abandon its March decision to use ranked choice voting (RCV) in the upcoming 2025 municipal election—just two days before the state’s opt-in deadline led by Councilmember Bill Ciraco’s change of heart was criticized by Mayor Nann Worel and dozens of residents who called the move a blow to public trust and transparency “I don’t remember this ever happening,” Worel said “You don’t get do-overs in public office just because someone second-guesses a vote.” said the decision to reverse course was the result of intense personal reflection—not politics or pressure “I made a mistake,” he said during the special meeting “I believe honesty and humility require me to say that publicly This isn’t about partisan politics—this is about listening and being honest with the people I represent.” Ciraco said that his internal debate about the issue spanned several weeks and culminated during a recent vacation in Mexico where he had time to “get out of the noise” and think clearly “I continued to ask myself: did I make the right decision?” he said “I wish that urge wasn’t so strong—it keeps me up at night—but it’s just how I’m wired.” Ciraco said the technical aspects of RCV ultimately gave him pause While he expressed confidence in the voting tabulation software—RCTab—he said the process added complexity that could confuse older voters “I didn’t think deeply enough about how hard this might be to explain or how it might affect senior voters,” he said “The last thing I want to do is make life more complicated for people who’ve given so much to this community.” He also revisited the Utah Valley University study often cited in favor of RCV noting it was a public opinion survey—not a scientific study of outcomes—and showed nearly equal preference for traditional and ranked voting “The biggest takeaway was that older voters reported the most confusion with RCV,” he said Monday’s decision to repeal RCV was passed by a majority of the council Councilmembers Jeremy Rubell and Ed Parigian also supported the reversal while Councilmembers Tana Toly and Ryan Dickey opposed the move citing concerns about fairness and transparency pointing out that of the 27 public comments four at the meeting spoke in favor of keeping the current voting system while all others were in support of RCV “We had many public meetings before the original vote This wasn’t rushed,” Worel said during an interview Tuesday “And if he experienced regret over his vote But that does not mean we should begin revisiting decisions every time an individual reconsiders how they voted.” When asked why she thought so many people turned out for the public comment opportunity on RCV she surmised it was because a ranked choice election would be effective at cutting out candidates at the extreme ends of the spectrum more representative of the entire community,” Worel said Notable speakers at the Monday hearing in support of RCV included former Planning Commission Chair and former Park City Community Foundation board member President of Summit Pride Foundation and current Park City Community Foundation board member and former CEO of the National Ability Center “This is this is clearly bringing partisan politics to Park City We have always been independent in nature,” Doilney said Doilney continued by expressing dismay and disappointment in the process brought forth by Ciraco “I had to come here and let you know that this is sort of a seminal moment Bill is daylighting to everybody exactly what and who he is,” Doilney said Park City resident and campaign strategist Angela Moschetta said she was generally a supporter of ranked choice voting but only in large cities or districts where races draw a large number of candidates with diverse views ranked choice voting does not solve a problem we actually have typically involving candidates known in the community a longer campaign season gives voters time to get acquainted and differentiate among other candidates,” Moschetta said In her comments Moschetta also said people speaking a the special meeting in favor of ranked choice were the ones making the issue a partisan one “The greatest threat to fair elections in Park City today is the quiet advancement of a coordinated slate inside a ranked choice system it is an attempt to rig this election at both the mayoral and council levels trust and accountability must come first,” Moschetta said Reverting to traditional voting will accelerate the timeline for candidates Filing for Park City’s two city council seats and the mayor’s office now opens June 1 because RCV would have eliminated the need for a primary who is running for mayor and supports RCV has publicly questioned the timing of Ciraco’s reversal calling it a strategic maneuver that could disadvantage potential candidates “This wasn’t part of some grand plan,” he said The city will hold a candidate information session on May 6 these next terms could shape the future of Park City for a generation.” Print In the eternal spinning wheel that’s political scandal in southeast L.A the ticker is now on Huntington Park — and it looks like it’ll be stuck there for a while Mayor Arturo Flores is battling a recall by opponents who claim on social media he’s a “reckless alcoholic” and abuses women while offering no evidence to back up the scurrilous claims His predecessor, Councilmember Karina Macias, woke up on Feb. 26 to the sound of L.A. County district attorney’s office investigators outside her apartment with a search warrant as part of Operation Dirty Pond That’s an investigation into a proposed $25-million aquatics center for Salt Lake Park that was first announced in 2019 but so far has nothing to show except half a football field and a fenced-off field of dirt and dying grass Also served were Councilmember Eddie Martinez two former council members and City Manager Ricardo Reyes and even Huntington Park City Hall which saw yellow caution tape block off the front entrance as investigators carried out evidence Is it any wonder that City Council meetings nowadays easily dissolve into even more municipal desmadre? California Huntington Park residents confront City Council members over the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office probe into a $24-million aquatic center that has not been built Huntington Park was supposed to be different, a city where a new generation of politicians who helped to take out the previous baddies repeatedly reassured the public they would break the corruption cycle. That’s what they told me last year when I did a series on the history of Latino politics in Los Angeles Flores bragged that he wore Macias’ vote against him to succeed her as mayor “like a badge of honor because I definitely do not want [her] support,” which the audience reacted to with groans and mutters of “Oh A few weeks later, as Nancy Martiz was being sworn in to fill Castillo’s former seat Macias focused on her cellphone like someone waiting for an Uber ride “Your background is just corruption,” Rudy Cruz told the council at the April 7 meeting during the public comments section I asked him if he thought Flores’ ascension represented a fresh start for Huntington Park waiting like vultures for an animal to die,” Cruz replied An unfinished pool project in Salt Lake Park in Huntington Park County district attorney’s investigation in allegations of misuse of millions of dollars in public funds (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) I interviewed Flores and Macias at the site of their choice to size them up and decide who came off as truthful and who was full of it a self-admitted “peleonero” — a fighter — who’s serving his first full term showed up to Salt Lake Park in a Carhartt jacket embroidered with the city seal and his name calm and dressed in a modest black blouse and jeans picked a Mexican ice cream shop where she slowly enjoyed a scoop of rocky road inside a waffle cone “This is the Karina Macias legacy, you know?” the 36-year-old Flores told me as we walked around Salt Lake Park. People jogged around the fenced-off lot, which was once a skating park. “It’s a failed pool project riddled with inconsistencies, riddled with questionable acts and questions of legality and incompetence.” Both used “You know?” a lot in our conversations, like any typical Latino Angeleno. Both claim the “community” is behind them and welcomed any and all scrutiny. “I’m not panicking, you know what I’m saying?” the 36-year-old Flores boasted. “I’m cool like a cucumber.” “If you don’t have enemies, then you’re not pushing the buttons or trying to do good for the community,” Macias, 38, offered with a hint of pride. Photos posted on Facebook show police tape blocking the entrance to Huntington Park City Hall and a white van in the parking lot This isn’t her first brush with scandal. In 2017, the D.A. investigated and ultimately cleared her for raising money for an Efren Martinez Assembly campaign from companies that sought to do business with Huntington Park Macias presented me with a folder of documents that included a timeline of the Salt Lake Park aquatic center complete with all the council votes in its favor including a 2023 motion that gave Huntington Park’s city manager the authority to execute all contracts associated with the project “The mayor decided just to make something out of nothing because he’s known about the project since the time that he started,” Macias said matter-of-factly as we walked down Pacific Avenue and she handed me her business card Huntington Park Councilmember Karina Macias stands in front of one of many storefronts open for business in downtown Huntington Park on April 25 Macias is also the former mayor of Huntington Park (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) Flores handed me no documents but something perhaps more powerful: a confessional After working in L.A. County politics for a decade, including serving as a body man for Antonio Villaraigosa during his failed gubernatorial campaign “I’m not going to say there wasn’t a political ambition there,” he admitted He helped on the successful 2020 City Council campaigns for Eddie Martinez, Graciela Ortiz and Marilyn Sanabria; the latter two also saw their residences searched as part of Operation Dirty Pond Flores said they and Macias initially sold him on the Salt Lake Park pool project I thought it was a beautiful thing,” he said Latinos need this.’ Why can’t we have nice things in our communities They told him that criticism by watchdogs were just “los haters.” But Flores said his perspective changed once he was appointed to the City Council in 2022 and he went to City Hall during a rainstorm “The staff had 30-gallon trash cans filled up with water I went to the city manager’s office and I said The subsequent fire hose of allegations he unleashed during our hourlong chat seemed haphazard compared to Macias’ measured responses Humblebrags by Flores like “Every time that they’ve tried to maneuver against me they’re met with an insurmountable reaction because I’ve already anticipated that that’s their tactics” sounded like the words of someone asking to be hoisted by their proverbial petard But Macias did herself no favors when she insisted Efren Martinez had “zero involvement with” the Salt Lake Park pool project One of the clients he listed on campaign disclosure forms for his failed 2020 Assembly race was the construction company whose owners saw their residence searched for Operation Dirty Pond as well Flores and Macias were both pleasant unless the subject was each other They struck me as earnest about improving Huntington Park and confident they’re innocent of what opponents claim about them De La Torre praised both of them for their “dedication” to better Huntington Park, and urged they let Operation Dirty Pond investigators do their job. But in a wearied tone, he told me “in SELA, sometimes it isn’t about someone getting rid of corruption and cleaning up the city.” (SELA is the nickname for southeast L.A. County.) “Sometimes, it’s two different factions, both as shady as the other,” he said. “And the swings are not from corruption to good government; they’re from one type of corruption to the other.” Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map