We will have a Town Hall Meeting on October 24 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. where the candidates will be invited to present their platforms. There will be a Q&A session, and an opportunity for the citizens to visit first hand with the candidates.
Midway City will elect 3 City Council members during the 2023 Municipal Election. Each council member will serve for a term of 4 years. Midway City. The General Election November 21. KPCW
Listed are 6 candidates vying for 3 seats (in alphabetical order). Here is a brief introduction to each candidate, with more in-depth information and photos available through links to their websites or additional info pages. Please click on these links to learn more about each candidate!
The Midway Boosters does not endorse any candidate, but is trying to help educate city members as to who is running, and to publish information to the public as it is made known to us.
Growing up on a farm in a small town, similar to Midway, in Southeast Virginia, I learned the lessons of hard work and community.
I went to college in Virginia where I played collegiate soccer and lacrosse and was active in student government all while majoring in Business. I served an LDS Mission to Argentina.
After working in many major market cities around the country, my wife (a Midway native) and I moved our family from Washington DC to Midway.
Midway is a charming town. Many come from all over to visit and enjoy the mountain trails, to golf, boat, ski, and dine. I appreciate our local resorts and usable open space. I support short term rentals both as an investment for owners and to sustain the resort tax revenue that Midway counts on. I support the property rights of owners. I support our local businesses. I support well maintained parks, trails, and bike paths.
I grew up on a dairy farm right in the heart of Midway – a place that’s been home to my family for four generations. You could say we’ve seen all of the changes that Midway has gone through over the years, as the Kohler family was part of Midway’s very beginnings. The Albert and Elsie Kohler Legacy farm, the last of its kind in the area, holds a special spot at the entrance to Midway, thanks to my brother’s family putting the land in a conservation easement, that will continue for generations.
I’ve got a passion for Midway that runs deep. I’ve been on the city council for two terms. I’m also part of the Midway Business Alliance, the Chamber of Commerce, the Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development board as well as other organizations I am involved with. When you love a place, you want to see its businesses and community thrive. I believe that it takes people getting involved to make a community strong.
I’m all about giving back and getting involved. There’s something magical about Midway that just pulls you in – it’s not just the stunning scenery, but the PEOPLE who call it home. So, as time keeps rolling on, my story and Midway’s story keep weaving together, a town where everyone feels like family.
I’m Kevin Payne and for the last 3-1/2+ years I have served on the Midway City Council. I’m running again and ask for your vote and support.
As you know, Midway is unique and special yet we run the risk of losing this specialness. Growth in Midway is a top issue. Citizens want the natural surroundings and our agricultural Swiss heritage preserved. Without smart planning and preservation tools, Midway will change and we will lose our precious “specialness” and our Density (crowdedness) will grow.
There is no community anywhere like that of Midway. We can pull together and assure a special Midway now and into the future. I believe that if elected officials are willing to be creative and involve citizens, land-owners, and business owners, Midway does not need to lose itself in the sea of generic and all too common urban townships. Let’s preserve Midway’s rural character in the right way as we grow.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my campaign to become a member of the Midway City Council. I was born in the farming community of Tremonton, Utah and spent many summers working (and playing!) on my grandparents’ farm. My wife, Laurie, and I grew up in Ogden, Utah. School and career took us to Chicago and Denver. We were able to move back to Utah in 2015 to be closer to our four children and grandchildren and feel very fortunate that we have been able to make Midway our home and gathering place for family since then. I have been serving on the Planning Commission since 2018 and would be grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve our wonderful community as a member of the City Council. I would appreciate your vote. Reach out to me if you would like to chat about my views or your concerns about the future of our community.
Common-Sense Solutions for Midway
My wife and I have owned property in Midway since the 1990s and we always knew we would retire here. Those plans were moved up considerably when we decided to leave California due to too much regulation, overcrowding, high taxes, and traffic. Over the 25 years we lived in California, we experienced firsthand the negative consequences resulting from bad policies and the lack of vision by politicians.
Midway is a special and unique place. To retain its exceptional character, careful planning and decision making is required. Midway cannot afford to have its essential nature forever changed by bad policies unthinkingly championed by short-sighted politicians. I am committed to maintaining Midway’s character now and in the future through reasoned solutions and wise, thoughtful planning.
Midway is not only a place; it's a feeling. There is a spirit to this valley that sets it apart and continues to bless the lives of our families and friends. It has certainly blessed Nancy and me, as we have raised our children here, and now prepare the future for our grandchildren. But today, as the world changes around us, Midway is at a crossroads - one that requires us to preserve our past as we thoughtfully move into the future.
For more than a dozen years, I have served on councils, committees, and commissions with the desire to bring the best people, ideas, and policies together to serve Midway and those who call it home. I understand and support the interests of all who want to preserve the beauty, peace, and security of our rural community, the pristine trails and open spaces, our shared history of hard work and faith, while at the same time strengthening the economy, protecting property rights, and building a future for our posterity.
Together, we can do this, and while there is not enough space to get into the details here, I invite you to go to www.craigsimons23.com. There, you will find a video message from me providing details concerning issues and principles to guide the way forward, as well as my contact information, as I pledge to be accessible and accountable. Please view the video and review the information, and if you agree, please share with those who are also dedicated to the future of Midway.
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