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This Has to Be Said
Sometimes you choose to write because you are excited about a topic and want to scream about it at the top of your lungs. This isn’t one of those times… We are now a few days out from our School Bond Election. The public voted and the bond was rejected. Yet, what were we voting for? What were we …
4 Reasons Why the Park City School Bond Failed
When the tale of the 2015 Park City School Bond is finally written, the conclusions may be different. However, sitting here on the morning after the stunning defeat of the Park City School Bond, there are at least four reasons why the bond failed. 1. School Board Plans Were Not Specific Enough When the public is asked to …
Park City School Bond Defeated 61% to 39%
In a somewhat surprising outcome, the Park City $56 million school bond was voted down by residents. Of the 4945 voters, 3001 voted against the bond and 1944 voted for it.
Shower Thought of the Day …
Is it too much home field advantage for 3 of the 5 voting locations, for today’s school bond election, to be at schools? 🙂
Where You Can Vote Today
I’ve received two emails and one call because people showed up to a place where they’d voted in the past but polling was not taking place. Fewer locations are being used today because it’s an off year election. We also heard a report from someone voting at Ecker Hill that the lines were long and election workers …
Are Our Schools Really Full?
Schools are at capacity! Schools are at capacity! Schools are at capacity! We hear the cry from the Park City School District. In fact, one of the first slides you’ll often see in school board presentations on the school bond is a slide showing schools at capacity. Yet, It’s an important enough topic that it deserves …
The Best Education Would Be the County Attorney Filing Charges of Warranted
Earlier this week, Summit County Attorney Judge Robert Hilder, issued a press release regarding electioneering allegations against both the school board and bond opposition groups. His press release noted that the County Attorney’s office was investigating both groups for wrongdoing. In today’s Park Record, Judge Hilder is quoted as saying, “I’m not looking to aggressively prosecute …
Update from Park City School Superintendent on Summit County Attorney’s Press Release
Park City School District Superintendent, Dr Ember Conley, issued an update regarding The Summit County Attorney’s investigation into election code violations. It is good information and I would encourage you to read the statement below, if you are interested in this matter. Park City School District is aware of the press release issued by the …
You Make The Call (Part 2): Have Park City School Board Members Violated Election Law
The Park City School Bond election is drawing nearer. On November 3rd, voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of the $56 million bond. Yet, it appears the battle is still raging. Today, the Summit County Attorney’s office released a press release stating it was investigating both school board members and the …
You Make The Call (Part 1): Has the Park City School Bond Opposition Violated Election Law Copy
The Park City School Bond election is drawing nearer. On November 3rd, voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of the $56 million bond. Yet, it appears the battle is still raging. Today, the Summit County Attorney’s office released a press release stating it was investigating both school board members and the …
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