Entries Published On September, 2026
I’m baffled by the Park City School District’s handling of Jeremy Ranch Elementary construction
The more I think of leadership at the Park City School District, the more I think of this: Except, you have to give Seargent Shultz more credit. He actually knew what was going on. I can’t say the same for Park City Schools. As many of you know, construction was paused on Jeremy Ranch Elementary …
Park City School District’s Summer of Discontent
The Park City School District can’t get out of its own way. John Steinbeck would have been impressed. A recent lawsuit was filed against the Park City School District, the school board, the superintendent, and ancillary people at the district regarding not reporting child abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, and generally treating students horribly. There are …
How will Jeremy Ranch start the school year on time?
A Jeremy Ranch parent emailed me and asked a simple question. “If the Park City School District can’t do a simple thing like get building permits, how do we trust they can renovate every school in the district?” Good question. Here’s another one. If the head of the Summit County planning department says that Jeremy …
“Retainable” housing should be a focus in Park City
For years, the cry around Park City has been for affordable housing. Then, some bright people came up with the idea of attainable housing. Evidently, in Park City, attainable means a wealthy person who is not that wealthy. We then are encouraged to worry about a 1,500-unit development where 100 units are “affordable,” 500 are …
Is it time to go guerilla on Dakota Pacific?
It seems everyone is resigned to our fate with Dakota Pacific. There is land that is supposed to be a Tech Park below UOP. Dakota Pacific bought it based on that designation. They can’t make enough money on that so they want to change it into commercial space and a bunch of homes. Our local …
Park City schools need a change at the top due to a lack of response to harassment over race, sex, and antisemitism
Do we care about antisemitism in our schools? Do we care about bullying? Do we care about harassment over how someone sexually identifies? What about harassment over religion or national origin? I think we should care. But apparently, our school district hasn’t and maybe doesn’t. ;tldr The United Office of Civil Rights said the Park …
I remember a 2022 interview with Leslie Thatcher on KPCW while running for Park City School Board. Leslie asked whether I would vote to remove Superintendent Dr. Gildea. I emphatically said, “YES”. Now, it seems so long ago. That was a simpler time when my criticism was based on a magic rock, not allowing teachers’ …
Why I would vote for Thomas Cooke for Summit County Council
We have an important election before us. That is for a seat on the Summit County Council. With all due respect to Ari Ioannides who is running on the Republican ticket, the winner of the Democratic Primary for Summit County Council will likely determine the Council Member. This decision is important. On the Democratic party …
A Summit County speed limit for bikes will make things worse
Tomorrow, the Summit County Council will vote on implementing a 15 MPH speed limit on paved trails, which will affect both traditional and e-bikes. While the measure has the best intentions in mind, the law will make things worse. I am likely one of the longest users of E-Bikes in Summit County. Since 2016, I …
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