Beth Armstrong joins race for Park City Council, citing need for stronger collaboration

Beth Armstrong announced her candidacy for Park City Council late last week. Photo: Beth Armstrong

PARK CITY, Utah – Beth Armstrong, a longtime Park City resident and nonprofit leader, has officially announced her candidacy for Park City Council in the upcoming November 2025 municipal election. Armstrong brings decades of  executive leadership experience and a deep record of community involvement — and is also the wife of Summit County Council member Roger Armstrong.

Professionally, Armstrong is Vice President of Membership at Reef Capital Partners, a firm specializing in private credit and private equity investments in real estate and the developer for several large-scale residential developments in Deer Valley’s east village. She also serves as Managing Director of Marcella Club, a private luxury ski and golf community with amenities spanning Deer Valley, Historic Main Street, and Jordanelle Ridge.

Armstrong is perhaps best known locally for her tenure as Executive Director of the People’s Health Clinic, where she expanded health care access for uninsured residents and helped lead the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. She has served on a wide range of nonprofit and public boards, including the Park City/Heber Valley Hospital Board, the Park City Chamber of Commerce, and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center. She currently sits on the Park City Board of Adjustment and previously served on the city’s Arts Advisory Board.

In her announcement, Armstrong said her decision to run stems from a desire to improve regional coordination and ensure Park City has a strong voice in decisions affecting its future.

“I have watched with great concern as important intergovernmental relationships have broken down,” Armstrong said. “Park City must build strong and collaborative alliances with our local, regional, state, and national partners or risk being left out of critical decisions that affect us all.”

She said her campaign will focus on sustainable development, housing affordability, and preserving Park City’s character amid continued growth. She also emphasized the need for greater unity across jurisdictions and sectors, highlighting her experience fostering collaboration in both public health and business.

Armstrong previously chaired the Gray Ribbon Committee, a community-led initiative to advocate for senior housing and a potential continuing care retirement community. During the early months of the pandemic, she helped lead local responses around public health and access to care.

If elected, Armstrong said she plans to prioritize transparency and inclusive decision-making. A primary election will be held August 12 to narrow the field ahead of the November 4 general election.