Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! We’ll cover election news and early voting, preview some property tax info you may receive in the mail soon, warn about fire danger, and talk about the county fair and Dakota Pacific development.
Alright, let’s get into the news!
— Topic 1: Election Info
Attention Summit County Voters! The 2025 Primary Elections are under two weeks away! The primaries this year include races for Coalville Mayor and City Council, Henefer Mayor, Francis City Council, and Park City Council.
Did you know? When you vote early you ensure that school, work, long lines, or a bad commute on Election Day won’t stop your ballot from being counted.
Here in Summit County, you can vote early by dropping your ballot in a dropbox. Dropbox locations for the primaries can be found at summitcounty.info/2025primaries.
Early in-person voting will also be taking place next week, from Wednesday, August 6, 2025 through Saturday, August 9, 2025 Park City Hall and the Summit County Courthouse
Like we’ve mentioned in previous episodes, due to legislation passed by the Utah Legislature, ballots must be RECEIVED by the Clerk’s Office by 8 PM on Election Day (Tuesday, August 12, 2025). In the past, ballots had to be postmarked the day before Election Day. Voters should be aware of the shorter timeline to return their ballots. Just another reason voting early makes sense!
Again, find more information on the 2025 Primary Elections at summitcounty.info/2025primaries.
— Topic 2: Notice of Valuation (Property Taxes)
Summit County Residents should keep an eye out for their Notice of Valuation statement, which is sent through the mail by the Auditor’s Office annually on or before August 1 (TODAY)!
There is a 45-day window of opportunity to review your property valuation with a deadline to appeal by September 15, 2025.
As a taxpayer, you should be watching for market changes, check whether your property is coded correctly, and look up which exemptions, if any, may be applicable.
Questions on property valuation info? Visit summitcountyassessor.org.
For questions on how to appeal your property’s value through the Board of Equalization, visit summitcounty.info/boe.
— Topic 3: EXTREME Fire Danger and Stage 2 Restrictions
As of Friday, August 1, hot and dry conditions across the county have raised the fire danger to “EXTREME.” That means fires will start and spread rapidly, and every fire start has the potential to become large.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions go into effect statewide today (8/1/25) for all unincorporated and state lands in Summit County.
As opposed to Stage 1 restrictions where fires are allowed in campground, picnic areas, and improved fire pits, now there should be NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY KIND on state and unincorporated lands.
Devices using pressurized liquid or gas fuels with a shut-off valve (like stoves, grills, or lanterns) are allowed when used at least 3 feet away from flammable material.
All other restrictions from Stage 1 remain in effect and can be reviewed at utahfireinfo.gov.
Visit summitcounty.info/fire to sign up for emergency alerts, active fire updates, fire conditions & more.
— Topic 4: Summit County Fair
The county fair has returned! The festivities kick off at 10 am on Saturday, August 2, with an open horse show at the Peoa Arena.
Later that day at 5 pm, come enjoy live music and sample delicious food from vendors at the county fairgrounds (located at 202 E Park Rd in Coalville). There will also be a free foam cannon, free axe throwing, and a free bounce house!
Next week, there will be 4H competitions, livestock shows, home goods and art exhibitions, a carnival, and of course the rodeo! For a complete schedule and more details, visit summitcountyfair.org/schedule.
And, if you want to skip the hassle of finding parking or waiting to exit the fairgrounds during a rush, you can ride your bike to the fair and enjoy a free bike valet August 7, 8, and 9.
So come out to Coalville this weekend or stop by next week and don’t miss this one of a kind celebration of all things Summit County!
— Topic 5: Dakota Pacific development approved according to state mandate
Following the process outlined in Senate Bill 26 from the 2025 legislative session, Summit County has approved an administrative development agreement for the Dakota Pacific Real Estate project in Kimball Junction.
This allows Dakota Pacific to move forward with their plans for an 885-unit, mixed-use development that would also include a new transit center, commercial spaces, and parking structure as part of a public-private partnership.
The formal design plans and payment contributions from Dakota Pacific, High Valley Transit, and Summit County will now be negotiated over a 180-day period following this approval. Over the years, Summit County has integrated resident feedback into the project design by reducing density, seeking traffic solutions, and advocating for community features.
Kimball Junction has been at the center of several announcements in recent months: a draft plan for traffic improvements was released by UDOT in April, the county announced plans to relocate their library and some civic offices to the Skullcandy building last week, and now the Dakota Pacific development approved this week will bring more changes. Stay tuned for updates and news across the county!
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