County Councilor Canice Harte said he struggles to accept the project because it s in direct conflict with the Snyderville Basin General Plan, which he helped author during his time on the Planning Commission.
Essentially, the problem is two-pronged: Providers are struggling to staff their facilities with qualified employees, which reduces the number of children that can be served, and child care expenses outweigh the benefits of working, particularly for parents who earn a low wage.
“You can move in with a toothbrush, your clothes, and 450 bucks a month and you’re in. That just doesn’t happen in this community,” said Tony Tyler, a partner with Columbus Pacific Development.
The Summit County Council is slated to hold a public hearing at the next meeting as it considers whether to approve a 6-month moratorium on nightly rental licenses in response to growing concerns across the…