Summit County Council honors Kirsten Whetstone's 29 years of service

The Summit County Council meeting on January 4, 2023, featured a heartfelt proclamation honoring Kirsten Whetstone for her 29 years of dedicated public service to the citizens of Summit County, Utah. The council recognized Whetstone's extensive contributions to community planning and her commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the region.

Whetstone, who was born in 1956 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, has had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and community planner. After graduating from Stanford University, she traveled extensively and worked in Alaska before returning to Utah, where she earned a master's degree in community planning from Utah State University. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles in various planning organizations and has been instrumental in significant projects across the Western United States, including in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Park City, Utah.

The proclamation highlighted Whetstone's achievements, including her work on general plans, zoning code rewrites, and major developments such as the Silver Star Resort and Summit County's Cedar Crest Village Overlay. Her passion for the outdoors and commitment to community service were also emphasized, as she and her husband, Rich, have raised a son who shares their love for outdoor activities.

In closing, the Summit County Council expressed gratitude for Whetstone's contributions and wished her well in her retirement, acknowledging her as a valued colleague and friend. The proclamation was officially adopted and approved by the council, marking a significant moment in recognizing Whetstone's impact on the community.