As an individual councilor, there isn’t much that can be accomplished, whether it’s issuing direction or casting a vote, without two others nothing moves forward. It’s a little more nuanced, though, while we accept our differences, we also strive for consensus. We recognize the best results for the community come from collaboration, not compromise or divisiveness.
Topics we review are seldom of the yes/no variety. While the Venn diagram of community support for our individual approaches to public policy has much more overlap than not, the differences are where we really shine as a team in accomplishing goals rather than ending in stalemates, doing the best we can for Park City now and in the future.
City Councilors Becca Gerber and Max Doilney have been through a lot during their tenure. I am in a unique position to attest first hand what happens when special interests disagree with policy action. Actuality and reality become two different things. Personal attacks take precedence over the ideas and concepts being advocated.
Values only change through experience. Max and Becca’s values have not been deterred, standing up for what they believe in and sticking their necks out while doing so. Our community deserves nothing less than leaders who can and do navigate the noise while remaining focused on outcomes.
Ryan Dickey exhibits these critical governance qualities and more.
The council does the best we can in serving this community we love, where we are beyond fortunate to live, work, raise our families, recreate, give back and accidentally may even make a positive impact on the world around us from our small mountain town.
While the road has been a little rocky at times (our passion is a key ingredient in our progress), don’t believe everything you read or hear. It’s been a great team where our unique approaches have contributed toward fantastic community results.
Truth is, while everyone has their moments, there is very little divisiveness and a strong spirit of collaboration among us five councilors. Hopefully the incoming council exhibits similar strength in leadership as the outgoing councilors do, realizing that popularity isn’t as important as broad effectiveness in our community’s evolution.
Leadership takes courage, which Ryan displays time and time again through his actions.
I am grateful for the opportunity we’ve had to serve together these past two years and look forward to continued service with Tana Toly and Ryan Dickey. (Please vote for Ryan today. Every ballot counts!).
Jeremy Rubell
Park City Councilor