The youngest Ketchum City Council member ever, I'm doing my best to bring Ketchum's next generation of leaders into the picture to build and maintain a Ketchum we will love for decades. My Campaign Story:
After many conversations this summer about the future of Ketchum and the role of the young population in shaping that future, I decided to run for one of this year's two available spots on the
Ketchum City Council in an effort to make Ketchum a viable long-term home for everyone in the community. As Ketchum's next generation questions the viability of their future lives here, we have the chance to directly participate in our community's vitality. This situation, combined with Sun Valley Resort's unknown prospects, makes now the best time to think proactively for the future of our town and find ways to protect our traditions while helping our community continue to flourish for the next generation. We must bring some fresh perspectives into city politics in order to bridge the concerns of Ketchum's younger populations with those who shaped Ketchum into the place we love today. Housing - housing is the epicenter of economic and livability issues in the town, and it's important that it's at the forefront of council concerns
Collaboration - we don't live in a bubble. Let's utilize the resources we have in local people and organizations, county and city governments in our valley, and other mountain towns facing similar issues. We have to work together to be the best Ketchum we can be. Five people at a table on Monday nights can't do that alone. Culture - part of sustaining a viable life for people in Ketchum is keeping things happening. Promoting the culture of Ketchum, whether through events, arts, or access to outdoor recreation means promoting the things that brought us all here in the first place, the things that keep us here, and the things that attract tourism and boost our economy. Through this process, I am most excited to get to talk to you all about your concerns for our town and brainstorm solutions to make this truly amazing place both sustainable and an even better place to live. I do not profess to have all the answers, but I have the motivation to work to find them. I promise to thoughtfully listen, research, and learn from our community and beyond on how we can best solve Ketchum's greatest issues today. Our most valuable asset is our people, and through my work, I intend to honor and celebrate that as a town leader. Now, let's make this happen…
I'm going to need all the help I can get to spread this message, and I'd love anything you have to offer! Ways you can help:
Donate - getting the word out isn't free, and I'd love any contributions you are willing to donate to support my message and my campaign. How?
- Send a check made out to Courtney Hamilton to PO Box 3837, Ketchum, ID 83340
- Go to my website, create an account, and donate via PayPal
- Track me down by calling, texting, or emailing me, and I can pick up your donation
Host an Event - help me spread my message and raise campaign funds by hosting an event at your house or business
Write a Letter to the Editor - I am happy to share some thoughts on what to write, but letters to the editor are a great way to get recognition and support. Host a Yard Sign - as antiquated as they are, yard signs are one more level of name recognition that will help get me elected. Volunteer - help with phone calls, knocking on doors, placing yard signs, and/or planning events. I certainly can't do it alone. Spread the Word!! The best thing you can do for my campaign is shore up certain votes. If you believe that you can guarantee Ketchum voters to vote for me, please send me a list of those you'd be willing to convince, and I will add them to my follow-up. And feel free to forward this email. If you're not registered, today's the day! You have before October 20th to register without a proof of address. And if you think you might miss or forget about November 7th (I'll be reminding you - don't worry), then absentee vote. Directions on how to do both are on my website. It's easy - you can email in the forms. To sign up to help with any of this, or to share your advice and opinion, please reach out to me via email, phone 208-481-1211, in person, or through my website. It's go time! Best,
Courtney
