From the beginning of what is now the Town of Hideout Utah, I've had a love for the land it sits upon, its setting, its beauty, its views and what it one day would become for all of us, home.  During some of the most trying economic times this Country has faced, Wasatch County has faced, this Town and the Development of Hideout Canyon has faced I did not and have not retreated from the vision or concern for what Hideout Canyon is and will be.  As a resident of Hideout I have history that is unique to any others who now call Hideout home.  I was here, alone, in the beginning and am uniquely qualified and committed to the Town's success for all of us.  I am the primary candidate running for Town Council that has the understanding, background and experience of what the required role of a Town Council member is.  With this in mind I will attempt to explain and clarify the misconception about a meeting that takes place once a month.

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The Council meeting takes place once a month for approximately an hour, on average. This meeting represents only a portion of what Council members do.  A Council member meets to discuss potential and current projects with the planning commission, meets with the Town engineer, meets as needed with the Town legal counsel, meets with residents and land owners, reviews and is familiar with Town codes and laws.  They need also be versed in budgeting and financial forecasting, all of these activities in preparation for reviewing complex issues discussed at the Town Council meetings so that best decisions are made.  My opponent has not been involved with these activities yet feels knowledgeable enough to motion and vote on critical issues without understanding completely what is being discussed and what the short and long term ramifications are of Council decisions. 

Outside and addition to Council meetings I have met with surrounding mayors, surrounding school boards, Park City school representatives, Park City IHC hospital executives, service  providers, engineers, transportation directions, school administrators, State organizations, and citizens of our community on behalf of the Town of Hideout. I have physically pitched in and helped with snow removal, flood cleanup, and even, yes, picked up garbage. This is what the role of Council members and mayor are and what you should expect, not just a one hour meeting once a month.  I have donated 100s of hours of my time through volunteering in these areas and have been happy to do so.  Many don't understand the activities listed above are only some of what is required to serve on the Council, and have done little beyond attending the once a month meetings.

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• Making the Town an exceptional place FOR EVERYONE, better than it was yesterday, is what I have done, will continue to do, and is what you should expect.

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• Sincerely,

• Bob Martino

• A proven leader and contributor

• Bob has been a Utah resident since late 1980s.

• Bob has the experience and long time relationships that are essential to correctly navigating political agencies in the best interest of the town.

• Bob has in depth understanding of complexities of county and state law and process

• As the majority stake holder, he wants nothing more than supporting Hideout to prosper and help all homeowners properties appreciate.

• Bob has donated land to the town for the Hideout Town Hall and parking area as well as parks.

• Bob has donated resources to the benefit of the town and its residents (repairing the school bus turnaround at Deer Mtn. apartments, implementing paving the bus area, donating equipment to help with road services)

• Bob's efforts have benefited all the residents of the Town of Hideout.

• Bob has constructed many homes, miles of roads, and utilities.  He understands how to maintain quality and how systems work.

• Bob understands all operational aspects of Hideout's roads, sewers, power grid, snow removal and administration

• Bob has Instituted numerous programs including a bookmobile and supporting the Park City Municipal bus operation to the location.

• During the 2008-2013 banking crisis Bob kept the town solvent when other local communities became insolvent

• With Bob’s guidance the town has continued to gain municipal stability

• During the recession Bob could have solved many problems by permitting low quality builders to develop track homes, but instead he insisted on keeping the town's standards high.

• Bob has a long term vision for a prosperous town.

• Bob plans to implement construction of a grass park and playground area at Deer Mtn apartments

• CONTINUES to support the speed and safety issues on 248

• On-going conversations with the Park City Schools and State Representatives to investigate a more local school system