Heber City resident Jami Hewlett wants voters to write her in as a candidate for at-large Seat A on the Wasatch County Council.  Hewlett, a registered Libertarian, is running against Republican Rachel Kahler, Democrat Robert McNeill and write-in candidate Shawn Taylor. She filed her candidacy o n Aug. 26. This is not Hewlett’s first time seeking elected office. Hewlett ran for Heber City Council in 2025 and previously sat on the Heber City Planning Commission as an alternate. She was ousted from her Planning Commission seat in November 2024.  “I put my name in as a write-in candidate because I didn’t think that there were a lot of good choices at the time, and I have a lot of concerns about how things are being developed and then the costs people are paying for taxes,” Hewlett said.  Hewlett said she is feeling the “consequences” of the county “not planning for the future.” “Just adding density where we don’t have the infrastructure beforehand,” Hewlett said.  Hewlett wants to be a “voice of the people.” She said that within Wasatch County, each district is dealing with its own issues.  “Most of those issues are unfettered growth,” Hewlett said. “Like, there isn’t any planning.” Hewlett said it’s important to prioritize water before development. She wants more conversations about development before approvals are made and to ensure there is proper infrastructure in place.  “Big developers, they’re getting the profit and they’re leaving us with the expenses in the long term,” Hewlett said.  Hewlett said she is “completely against” the preliminary municipality pilot program that allows up to three landowners in unincorporated areas of rural counties to start a new town without approval from existing city or county councils.  “I hope that gets repealed. I will do everything in my power to repeal that because I support locals having a voice,” Hewlett said. “You’re approving these communities but leaving all the liabilities to us.” Hewlett is against both high density and urban sprawl, which she said new incorporations create. “The density is making things more unaffordable,” Hewlett said. When it comes to property taxes, Hewlett said she would “never” support increases.  “My whole goal would be to decrease taxes, save people money. That is how I would make things more affordable,” Hewlett said.  Looking forward, Hewlett said she hopes voters know that she will make sure “every single voice is heard.” “I can’t be bought. I can’t be sold out,” Hewlett said.  The voter registration deadline is Oct. 23, though same-day registration is available on Election Day, Nov. 3. Regular general election ballots are mailed Oct. 13, and all ballots must be in the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor’s Office by 8 p.m. on election night.  Ballot drop box locations include Charleston Town Hall, Hideout Town Hall, the Wasatch County Administration Building and Wasatch County Library, Midway City Hall and Wallsburg Town Hall. The post Write-in candidate Jami Hewlett is not done with Wasatch County appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less