What the heck is a Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District trustee?

Photo: TownLift // Bailey Edelstein

The Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District provides wastewater collection and reclamation services to western Summit County

SNYDERVILLE, Utah — This election cycle, some Summit County voters received a general election ballot for the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District in their mailboxes. But what is this district, and what’s a district trustee?

The Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District provides wastewater collection and reclamation services to western Summit County, including Park City. The district collects wastewater from approximately 13,000 homes and businesses throughout a 102 square-mile area.

The district’s board of trustees is composed of four elected members from throughout the district, and one member appointed by the Park City Municipal Corporation. The board typically meets every third Monday each month.

In this race, voters have the option to either re-elect incumbent Robert “Bob” Richer to the board for another four-year term, or select Kevin Williams to fill Richer’s seat after his current term ends on Dec. 31.

Richer has served on the board since 2013, has previously served on the Park City Council, and has also served as a Summit County Commissioner. He has lived in Park City since 1980.

According to William’ss candidate bio, he and his family moved to Park City from Washington D.C. eight years ago. He holds an MBA, and has worked on environmental, social and governance projects in China, and sustainable supply chains globally.

Only residents within the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District service area will see this ballot in their mailbox.

Be sure to cast your vote on or before election day, Nov. 21.

Ballot drop boxes can be found at the following locations:

• Park City Hall/Marsac Building: 445 Marsac Ave., Park City
• The Market in Snow Creek Plaza: 1500 Snow Creek Drive, Park City
• Quinn’s Junction Health Department: 650 Round Valley Drive, Park City
• Summit County Library (Kimball Junction): 1885 West Ute Blvd., Park City
• Jeremy Ranch Park and Ride: 3361 Rasmussen Road, Park City
• Summit County Library (Kamas): 110 North Main, Kamas
• Summit County Library (Coalville): 82 North 50 East, Coalville
• Summit County Courthouse: 60 N. Main, Coalville
• Oakley City Hall: 960 West Center St., Oakley