Get Ready To Make a Difference!
It's time to vote for the next mayor of Hideout! And I hope I've earned your vote.
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Just know that voting is like an invitation to choose the kind of community you want. It's your opportunity to make your voice heard.
So cast your ballot! Let's make a difference together!
HOW TO VOTE IN HIDEOUT
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Look for your ballot arriving by mail starting October 15.
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Complete your ballot (including signature) right away. Don't get distracted!
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Submit your ballot to one of these convenient drop box locations no later than November 4.​
Hideout Town Hall, 10860 N Hideout Trail, Hideout, UT
Wasatch County Office, 25 N Main, Heber City, UT
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Visit vote.utah.gov if you need to:
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cast an absentee ballot
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update voter registration
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mail in your completed ballot
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replace a missing ballot
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get general voting information
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NEW THIS YEAR! If you're mailing in your ballot, it must be received by November 4.
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How to Choose A Candidate That's Right for You
People often ask me, “how should I evaluate Hideout’s candidates?” With several names on the ballot for the open mayoral seat and two town councilor seats, it can be a lot of information to wade through. So, I reviewed some excellent guides from the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan voter education group that ran our Hideout candidate forum at the Kamas Library on 9/30.
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The League suggests that your decision basically comes down to two things: issues (what you care about) and leadership (who you believe can deliver). Based on their local voter guides from across the country, I’ve distilled a few questions you can ask yourself as you explore candidate websites, election materials, and conversations with friends/neighbors (who may have candidate insights that aren’t in print). Hope you find these helpful. Thanks for being such an engaged voter!
How does the candidate campaign?
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Are they consistently professional, well-organized, and ethical, avoiding what the League refers to as distortions or mischaracterizations?
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Do they take accountability for what they say and believe?
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Do they accept invitations to debates, and engage with groups that may disagree with their views?
Campaigns are an excellent gauge of how a candidate will serve when in office.
Are they clear, consistent and realistic on the issues?
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Look at early communications and campaign literature. Is the candidate sticking to their focus?
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Do they have achievable goals that can be accomplished within their term?
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Or are they making a laundry list of big promises just to win voters?
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Leaders with defined priorities and realistic plans are more likely to get things done.
What have they achieved for the town?
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How have they participated in volunteering, advocacy, or government service?
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Beyond the activity of what they’re “working on”, what have they actually completed for the town?
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Have they proven their ability to navigate local resources and succeed within the constraints of government?