April 23 Summit County News

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Derek Siddoway
April 23, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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[Time sensitive] The Communication & Public Engagement Department is conducting a FlashVote community survey to hear about our community’s communication preferences. Go here to answer five short questions about how you want to hear from us and what you want to hear about.

The survey is only open until Friday, April 24, at approximately 1 p.m. so don’t wait!

Voter privacy changes & at-risk designation status 

In early April, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mailed letters to more than 300,000 voters notifying them that their voter registration privacy status is about to change, as required by a new Utah law. Earlier this year, the Utah Legislature passed S.B. 153, which modifies the privacy classification of voter registration records. 

On May 25, 2026, the records of most voters currently classified as “private” or “withheld” will become public and viewable on the voter registration list, which is available upon request for a fee. 

Public voting records include the voter’s full legal name, voter identification number, residential and mailing address, voting precinct and districts, party affiliation, status as an active or inactive voter, the last date the voter’s registration record was updated, and a list of elections in which the voter cast a ballot — but not who you voted for. 

Personal identifying information such as full date of birth, driver's license number, state identification number, and social security number will remain protected for all voters and available only to authorized government entities.

Voters may request to be designated as an “at-risk voter” and protect their record if they are, or reside with, a victim or threatened victim of domestic or intimate partner violence, a law enforcement officer, a member of the armed forces, a public figure who has received threats, or an individual protected by a court order.

Those who wish to apply for an at-risk classification must meet the qualifications and submit an at-risk designation request form to their county clerk by May 6, 2026. Once submitted, forms will be reviewed and processed by local election officials. You will be contacted regarding the status of your request before voter records become public in late May. 

The At-Risk Designation Request Form is available at summitcounty.info/riskdesignation. 

If you have any questions, the Summit County Clerk’s Office is here to help at 435-336-3040 or email [email protected]. 

Want the latest election info straight to your phone? Receive Summit County election info & updates by texting "SCVOTERS" to 91896. 

Megan McKenna: My Housing Story

In the latest article for the Summit County Housing Authority, Councilmember Megan McKenna shared her personal history growing up in the area, leaving for higher education, and returning to a deeply-unaffordable housing market.

“Over [the] years I saw family, friends, and coworkers pushed out of the area due to affordability. Relying on more and more commuters to keep our economy afloat has had a profound impact on our community and quality of life.

Securing affordable housing was life changing…It was clear to me then that affordable housing would play a critical role in the sustainability and vibrancy of Summit County going forward.”

To read the article in full, visit summitcounty.info/myhousingstory.

Transformative Kimball Junction Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone approved

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) has announced approval of a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) in Summit County.

The newly approved Kimball Junction HTRZ encompasses about 60 acres located within a one-third of a mile of the local transit center. Designed to increase both housing availability and affordability, the development will introduce more than 800 new dwelling units and offer a diverse variety of options, including townhomes, apartments, and condos.

The Kimball Junction project will provide significant public benefits to Summit County through its innovative mixed-use design, addressing market challenges that might otherwise make development too costly. The site will include commercial spaces, educational facilities, civic and healthcare services, and community gathering areas centered around a new and expanded transit center, along with a parking podium that can accommodate 1,000 vehicles.

Summit County child care scholarship programs deliver 325% ROI, 30% growth

Launched in January 2024 in Park City and expanded to Summit County in June 2024, the Needs-Based Child Care Scholarship Program helps families with young children afford quality child care.

Two years in, the results speak for themselves: 162 families and 186 children now have access to affordable care across 30 providers. Year 2 demonstrated substantial program growth, with enrollment increasing 30% over Year 1.

"To see 162 families with greater stability, better employment outcomes, and children thriving is exactly what we hoped for when we launched this program," Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte said. "Summit County's investment in child care is an investment in our community as a whole. We're proud to be part of a model that other communities across the country are now looking to replicate."

Key Highlights

  • Every dollar invested in the program generated at least $4.25 in economic impact

  • The program now serves 162 families and 186 children across 30 child care providers — representing 30% growth from Year 1.

  • 98% of families reported meaningful relief for child care costs.

  • 83% maintained full-time or part-time employment, while the rest were able to pursue education, self-employment, seasonal work, or a pathway back to the workforce.

Families can review eligibility criteria and apply for the programs here:

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