In Park City’s current mayoral race, the question is simple: do we elect someone who has proven they can lead our community — or someone who makes bold promises but has no track record?
I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Ryan Dickey for years, both professionally and as a fellow volunteer. Over that time, he has rightly earned our trust through his dedicated service to the community.
Ryan has led Rotary as president, navigated complex issues on the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission, contributed to the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District, and consistently demonstrated thoughtful leadership on the Park City Council. That record matters — especially in local government, where relationships and competence are essential.
My experience with Summit County has shown that good governance is what moves a community forward — and good governance depends on effective leadership.
We already see what national politics gives us: meanness, misinformation, slogans without substance. The same air of conflict seeps into our local elections when candidates talk only about blocking or overturning without a clear plan. “Taking Park City back,” or “stopping X development,” sound catchy — but they don’t tell us how the job will be done.
Ryan isn’t trying to build relationships — he’s already built them. Over the past decade, he has thoughtfully invested in connections across nonprofit, governmental, and business sectors, making trust his currency. That’s how progress gets made in local government.
Entering the mayor’s seat without that experience and those relationships is a setup for delay, friction and frustration. Now is not the time for on-the-job learning. I support Ryan Dickey because he has shown, not just said, what leadership looks like in Park City: listening, deliberation, and measured action.
I encourage every voter to review his record and elect someone ready to lead.
Corrie Forsling
Summit County Treasurer