I am writing in full support of Jeremy Rubell for reelection to the Park City Council.
I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Jeremy for nearly two years, and I continue to be impressed by his depth of knowledge, analytical ability and professionalism. Jeremy is pragmatic, thoughtful and independent. He’s also unaffiliated with any local power brokers or special interest groups.
His commitment to facts and advocacy for residents consistently raises the level of discussion on the council and leads to better results for everyone.
Now, about those so-called 3-2 votes (that can just about be counted on one hand) and claims of dysfunction. We have lots of unanimous votes, almost 95% of them, but some major things are not so clear. Things like talking about open space, taller buildings and housing locations bring division among the locals, and the council discussions and votes reflect that as we try to discern what the public wants.
Disagreement is not dysfunction. In fact, split votes reflect healthy debate and deeper consideration. They show a council willing to look at all sides rather than rubber-stamping decisions.
Here are a few examples where Jeremy’s judgment and independence have mattered in a few of those 3-2 votes:
- Bonanza Park Mixed Use Area (BPMX) code: Jeremy stood with the majority of residents. He supported preserving open space requirements and building height limits, with a possible additional story for substantial public benefit; protecting views and respecting our town’s character.
- Mine Bench Housing: Jeremy voted no to rezoning open space and helped keep the area above Main Street from being dominated by an isolated 600-bed project (10 buildings) that would have primarily benefited large businesses. He supports affordable housing but insists on responsible planning that protects our community’s values.
- Main Street Redevelopment: When presented with an “all-or-nothing” proposal that included two large hotels, moving the Post Office, a gondola with no clear routing options, and no credible parking/transit solutions, Jeremy had the courage to say, “Wait.” His insistence on strategic planning before building reflects the steady, thoughtful leadership Park City deserves.
Rather than a council of groupthink, we have one that debates ideas, challenges assumptions, and strives for the best long-term solutions. Jeremy and I don’t always agree or vote together, and that’s OK — we respect each other’s perspectives. That’s not dysfunction. That’s democracy working as it should.
I’ve been honored to serve with Jeremy, and I’ve become a better council member because of his example. He’s smart, diligent and deeply dedicated to the people of Park City. He listens, he prepares and he acts with integrity — exactly the qualities we should want in our elected officials.
If you haven’t met him yet, reach out. Give him the opportunity to impress you as well.
Ed Parigian
Park City Council Member