Park City Council Vacancy Application Window Opens After Mayor Resignation

City officials announced on December 5 that the application window for the vacant Park City Council seat will open after Mayor elect Ryan Dickey formally resigns his council position. The timing is linked to an anticipated resignation following the December 18 council meeting, and city staff expect applications to be available by Dec. 23 with a closing date of Jan. 5.

State law requires the council to appoint a qualified resident within 30 days of the vacancy, and the person selected will serve until the current term ends in January 2028. The city must provide at least 14 days’ public notice before conducting interviews, and those interviews must take place in an open public meeting to ensure transparency in the selection process.

Eligibility to apply is limited to registered Park City voters whose primary residence is inside city limits and who have lived in town for at least one year prior to appointment. Prospective applicants should prepare to demonstrate residency and voter registration as part of the application. City staff will publish the application form and process details once the resignation is official, and all interviewing and appointment steps will follow the public notice requirements set by state law.

For Summit County residents, the appointment presents a direct opportunity to influence local policy and representation without waiting for the next regular election. The appointee could affect votes on land use, budgeting, and municipal services through January 2028, making the selection relevant to neighborhoods across town.

Residents interested in applying or following the process should watch for the city notice that will announce the formal opening of the application period and provide submission instructions. The council is required to conduct its selection work in public, giving residents an opportunity to observe interviews and the appointment vote.