August 2025 Summit County News

Primary Elections, Property Taxes & the County Fair

Author

Derek Siddoway
August 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

What’s inside:

  • 2025 Primary Elections info

  • Summit County Fair Events Schedule

  • Current Fire Danger & Fire Restrictions

  • A reminder about property tax valuations

2025 Municipal Primary Elections

The 2025 Primary Elections are NEXT WEEK, on Tuesday, August 12! As a reminder, there are races for the Coalville Mayor and City Council, Henefer Mayor, Francis City Council, and Park City Council. 

Let’s recap all the ways you can cast your ballot: 

1- Early Voting

The last day to cast your vote early is Saturday, August 9, at Park City Hall OR the Summit County Courthouse in Coalville from 8 AM to 1 PM. 

2- By Mail

Don’t worry if you missed early voting, there are plenty of other ways to make your voice heard! 

You can return your ballot by mail. As a reminder, 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.

3- Drop Box

You can also utilize drop boxes for the 2025 Primary Elections. For a full list of available drop box locations, please visit summitcounty.info/2025primaries. 

4- In-person Voting

Finally, in-person voting on Election Day, Tuesday, August 12, will be available! Cast your vote anytime between 7 AM and 8 PM at Coalville City Hall, the Kamas Branch of the Summit County Library, or at Park City Hall/Marsac Building. 

Please note: if you or a loved one are temporarily or permanently disabled and need an accommodation to vote, please call 435-336-3040 or email [email protected]. 

Join us at the Summit County Fair

The annual Summit County Fair is in full swing this week! Tickets are still available for all three nights of the PRCA Rodeo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are also a ton of free events, including the parade, livestock show, live music, and more.

For a full schedule and links to tickets, check out summitcountyfair.org/schedule. 

Reminder on Fire Danger & Fire Restrictions

Summit County’s Fire Danger Level is currently at “EXTREME” which is the highest level. That means fires will start and spread rapidly, and every fire start has the potential to become large. 

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions went into effect on August 1 for all unincorporated and state lands in Summit County. The biggest change from Stage 1 to Stage 2 restrictions is that open fires of any kind, (including in improved/permanent fire pits in yards and campgrounds) are not allowed on state and unincorporated lands. 

Devices using pressurized liquid or gas fuels with a shut-off valve (like stoves, grills, lanterns, and propane fire pits) 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.

Property Tax Notices

Summit County residents should have received their Notice of Valuation statement, which is sent through the mail by the Auditor’s Office annually on or before August 1.

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.

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