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Show EDITORIAL Vote ! Next Tuesday voters will take the first step in deciding who two-fifths of Park City's governing body will be for the next four years. The importance of this fact is something that should not be forgotten, and voting is a responsibility that should not be overlooked. It has so far been a lackluster campaign, one that could easily produce a low turnout at the polls. There is only one candidate for Mayor, no truly burning issues, and only one of the two incumbents up for re-election has decided not to run. For followers of local politics it is a disappointment after the wild and wooly 1975 election. In spite of this, however, we feel there are some clear choices to be made. In the last month we have interviewed all six candidates and they appear to offer a wide range of attitudes and approaches to the future of Park City. It is also clear that Park City is still in a critical stage of rapid growth. The leadership we choose will have a profound effect on what direction that growth takes. It would be tragic to see the most qualified candidates defeated by a minority because of a low voter turnout. Editorials on voter apathy are a dime a dozen, but the fact remains that in an electorate the size of Park City's each vote' actually does count. Most residents seem to consider themselves members of an enlightened community. We hope they prove it Tuesday. |