The Goal
The goal of The Springdale Sun is to live up to the following anonymous contribution:
Opinion
Consider This
Thank you to Liz Byer for her recent Facebook post about the need for civility in politics with a link to an article I have read, and reread, and from which I will be quoting extensively. It was…
A Letter to the Editor
Subject: Springdale Residents Demand Accountability Ahead of Nov. 4 Election
Blue Collar vs White Collar in Small-Town Politics
In many towns, voters face a familiar choice between two very different kinds of mayoral candidates: one with a white-collar, business-oriented background, and another whose roots lie in blue-collar…
Correction
It has come to my attention that the land next to Barker River Park was purchased in 2021, prior to Mayor Bruno’s tenure. Still happy the town purchased that property. Sincere apologies for…
Citizen Cites Unacceptable Code Violations
To: Springdale Town Council and Town Clerk From: Clifford Subject: Request for Revocation of Business License – Red Cliffs Lodge Date: October 13, 2025 Dear Town Council, Town Clerk, Mayor and Police…
And Now, a Word…
And now, a word about Pat Campbell for mayor: 1. He will work tirelessly. 2. He will NEVER make a citizen feel less than or belittled even if they are adamant in their opposition to him or his ideas.…
More Town Council Candidates
Those other candidate include: Tom Kenaston, Jack Burns, and Noel Benson. I only know about Tom Kenaston and Jack Burns what you know if you read their flyers and watch meetings. I know more about…
Town Council Candidates, Well One
Tired of me? I know I am
One Last (Good) Word about Mayor Bruno.
She is a force of nature. If she were not mayor, think what an influence she could be, say on Zion Canyon Mesa. It struggled to get up and running for a long time. I believe it’s still having some…
Warning: Political…and Looong
So many thoughts, so little time. Kathy LaFave and Dave Karaszewski are correct: I do NOT want Barbara Bruno and Randy Aton to get re-elected. I do Sincerely respect and am grateful for many of their…
Correcting the Record
"During the recent mayoral debate, both candidates delivered closing statements outlining their positions. However, several factual inaccuracies were made that I’d like to address. Since the format…
Unity?
Some have suggested this town has always been “unified” in the past, and that we have “always looked after our neighbors” until now. Then imply that we are not now unified because individuals are…
Nitpicky or “Us vs Them”
editorial by Elizabeth Cutler which totally got away from her and is not at all what she thought she was going to say but maybe it works. One can hope.
Missing in Action
In the October Edition of the Town Newsletter the Mayor gave Kudos to the Public Works crew who responded to a water main break and road collapse in the Anasazi Plateau. The water main break shut off…
The Devil You Know
The phrase "the devil you know" comes from the proverb "better the devil you know than the devil you don’t." It can sometimes be wiser—or at least safer—to deal with a familiar problem, person, or…
We’re in This Together: Let’s Wrap It Up
Recap: Issue 9: Article about potential reasons to not always trust Town Council’s ability to do what is best for Springdale, giving ten reasons for that uncertainty Issue 10: addressed Item 1 Issue…
Connection and Community - There’s an App for That
Springdale sits at the crossroads of small-town life and global tourism. Every year, millions of visitors come through on their way to Zion National Park, and their presence helps shape our daily…
Transparency and Trust in a Small Town
503-793-6536, pcampbell@springdale.utah.gov In the September issue of the Springdale Town newsletter, the Mayor included a dictionary refresher on “transparency,” courtesy of Oxford and Cambridge.…
Letter to the Editor
Appeal From Your Neighbor