Cottonwood Heights Mayoral Race 2025 – Candidates Weigh In on Gondola, Growth, Safety
As Cottonwood Heights approaches the November 4, 2025, election, we surveyed mayoral candidates Mike Weichers and Gay Lynn Bennion on critical topics: UDOT’s gondola proposal, Wasatch Boulevard’s future, and the city’s top challenges. Their responses show shared priorities with distinct approaches.
Shared Opposition, Different Reasons: Sandy City Council District 3 Candidates Williams and Nicholl on the Gondola Debate
The debate over the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola continues to shape Sandy’s local elections. In the Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon survey, candidates Iva Williams and Kris Nicholl both voiced opposition to the billion-dollar project, though each emphasized different reasons and priorities.
Cottonwood Heights District 3 Race: Prazen and Newell United Against Gondola, Differ on City Priorities
In Cottonwood Heights’ Council District 3 race, both candidates — Randy Prazen and Shawn Newell — stand firmly against UDOT’s proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola. While united in their opposition to the costly project, their priorities for the city and approaches to future challenges highlight different perspectives.
