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Pro-Active Alliance
*formerly The Positivity Project
Informing, Inspiring, and Connecting Our Community
We are a grassroots community of women in the greater Wasatch Back who are informed, inspired, and motivated to take action and effect positive change. We aim to empower our members and offer our collective energy to organizations, causes, and actions where we can make a difference. We stand with democracy, human rights, and inclusivity.
Who We Are
Passionate Community Builders
We are women dedicated to creating positive connections in Park City and the surrounding areas.
Trust Developers
We work to foster understanding and build relationships that strengthen our community fabric.
Change Makers
We seek to create ripples of positive impact that extend beyond our immediate circles.
Our Mission
Mobilize
Turn ideas and knowledge into community action.
Moderate
Create safe spaces for important conversations.
Educate
Share knowledge to empower our community.
Inform
Provide access to vital resources and information.
What We Do
Community Events
Host gatherings that foster connection and mutual support and action.
Educational Workshops
Develop skills and knowledge on important topics that affect our community.
Support Networks
Create safe spaces to find resources, get involved, and foster friendship.
Advocacy
Amplify important voices on local issues that matter.
Pro-Active Alliance Events
Monthly Speaker Series & Mixer
1st Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
*Note this may shift depending on holidays and speaker availability!
Join our mailing list and check the calendar for the latest information.
Upcoming Meetings:
  • July 9th: Katie Wright, former Executive Director of Better Boundaries and current ED of Utah Donor Collaborative. Bring a friend! Please arrive at 5:30pm for our speaker at 5:45pm. Stay after the Q&A and get to know your fellow PAALs. Feel free to bring something to share for the mixer! Location: Kiln Kimball Junction ~ 1090 Center Dr. Park City UT 84098. Please RSVP to theproactivealliance@gmail.com
  • August 6th: Jackie at Elevate Utah will share information on what is happening right now in Utah politics the good, the bad and the ugly. Gabi, Jackie, and Ben of Elevate are trying to save Utah with a whiteboard and a dream. She might even bring the sticky notes!
  • September 3rd: Reed Galen, founder of The Union an independent action coalition of civically engaged volunteers committed to restoring the foundational principles of American democracy. Their goal is to establish a 50-state infrastructure to rebuild democracy, contest elections, and empower communities by showing up, participating, and driving local leadership.
  • October 1st: TBA *save the date!
  • November 5th: TBA *save the date!
  • December 3rd: TBA *save the date!
Weekly Coffee Tawk & Community Connection
Gather to spend time getting to know each other, discussing issues, and brainstorm on how to make change together. We will share a few discussion topics but this is an informal gathering so no agenda other than building community ~ feel free to invite a friend for this more informal gathering.
Next Connections:
  • July 11th, 18th & 25th @ The Bagel Den in Kimball Junction 9am - 10:30am
Weekly Action & Community Connection - "Right" Your Rep
Sundays (except major holiday weekends), 3-4:30 PM. Join us for connection and action at Hugo Coffee in Kimball Junction. Write postcards, send emails, create a letter to the editor.
Next Connections:
  • July 13th, 20th & 27th - The "Right your Rep" Postcard writing event every Sunday (except holidays)!
NEW~ Salon Series!! *Become a host! Email theproactivealliance@gmail.com
Inaugural Salon - Monday August 11, 5-7pm kicks off our inaugural salon, an intimate gathering in a member's home with thoughtful discussion, shared learning and connection. Tana Toly, the only female Park City Council member, will join us to provide a window into the Council today. Learn more about the job function, challenges, requirements and concerns of a city council member. Tana is a local business owner with Park City family and roots. Please RSVP here if you can join us.
Local Events - Wasatch Back
June is Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Month!
Summit Pride has several events planned to celebrate. You can check out their website here to learn more.
Show your support and fly the rainbow!
Park City Mayor Nann Worel Local Meet Ups
  • Old Town/Rossi Hill — August 16, 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the Old Town Neighborhood Park
  • Thaynes Canyon/Iron Mountain — September 20, 9:30–11 a.m. at the Barn Trailhead (west of Meadows Dr. and S.R. 224)
Summit County Primary Municipal Election: August 12, 2025.
  • General Municipal Election: November 4, 2025.
Details on Specific Municipal Elections: *more info coming soon!
  • Coalville: A primary election will be held for the mayoral race to narrow the field of candidates, as well as for the council races to reduce the number of contenders.
  • Henefer: There will be a primary election for the mayoral race.
  • Francis: A mayor and two councilmembers will be elected. A primary for councilmembers will be held on August 12th, 2025, and the General Election on November 4th, 2025. These elections will be conducted entirely by mail.
  • Park City: Eight candidates have filed for two open council seats, which will be narrowed down in the primary election. (more info below)
  • Summit County Service Area #3: Elections will be held for the Board of Trustees on November 4th, 2025. There are three openings (one in upper Silver Creek and two in lower Silver Creek).
Important Notes:
  • Each municipality has the mayor and at least two council seats on the November 2025 ballot.
  • Municipal elections will have primaries if the number of candidates is more than double the number of available seats.
  • The deadline to register and receive a vote by mail ballot for the Primary Election is August 1, 2025.
Park City Mayor & City Council Elections for 84060 but 84098 is also affected!
Park City will elect a mayor and two city council members during the 2025 Municipal Election, which will be held November 4, 2025. Pursuant to state law, a Primary Election for the council seats will be held on August 12, 2025, since more than twice the number of candidates filed than are to be elected.
The mayor and each council member will serve a term of four (4) years. Currently holding the open mayoral seat is Nann Worel and the two open council seats are held by Tana Toly and Jeremy Rubell.
Mayoral Candidates:
City Council Candidates:
Pro-Active Alliance
Calendar of Events
Please share any upcoming events we may be missing that should be added by emailing us at theproactivealliance@gmail.com
Links to Organizations and Issues
Gerrymandering & The Electoral System
Better Boundaries
Better Boundaries is committed to ensuring voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Additional Information on HB356 that affects everyone in the Wasatch back can be found HERE
*Write and/or call your legislators!!
Our Voice In Utah Politics
Park City Chapter is !
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
Environment
Citizens' Climate Lobby empowers everyday people to work with their community and their members of Congress on climate change solutions. Our supporters cover the political spectrum and work in more than 500 local chapters. Together, we’re building support for a national bipartisan solution to climate change.
Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and other volunteers! Together, we'll help make the world more just, inclusive, and democratic.
To assist balanced, moderate and diverse Utah candidates get elected in key municipal or state legislative races. Their goal is to provide financial support to viable candidates of ANY party or gender who are running for municipal office or Utah State Legislature.  It seeks to achieve a moderate governing majority.
Human Rights
IRC Salt Lake

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America.
Environment
Stewardship Utah works to protect the land, air, and water for all people in Utah through elections, policy, and democracy.
Civil Liberties
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

Utah site
https://www.acluutah.org/
Everyone Belongs
We collaborate with our allies to sustain and amplify LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the Wasatch Back so that all people feel a sense of belonging.
Promotes greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhances women's influence in public life, and expands the diversity of women in politics and government.
Education on Issues
To dismantle single-party rule in Utah and build a sustainable path to political power for Democrats, independents, and anyone ready to govern with sanity, integrity, and public trust.
Find More ways to take action for issues that affect us all!
Gerrymandering & The Electoral System
Better Boundaries
Better Boundaries is committed to ensuring voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Additional Information on HB356 that affects everyone in the Wasatch back can be found HERE
*Write and/or call your legislators!!
Our Voice In Utah Politics
Park City Chapter is !
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
Environment
Citizens' Climate Lobby empowers everyday people to work with their community and their members of Congress on climate change solutions. Our supporters cover the political spectrum and work in more than 500 local chapters. Together, we’re building support for a national bipartisan solution to climate change.
Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and other volunteers! Together, we'll help make the world more just, inclusive, and democratic.
To assist balanced, moderate and diverse Utah candidates get elected in key municipal or state legislative races. Their goal is to provide financial support to viable candidates of ANY party or gender who are running for municipal office or Utah State Legislature.  It seeks to achieve a moderate governing majority.
Human Rights
IRC Salt Lake

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America.
Environment
Stewardship Utah works to protect the land, air, and water for all people in Utah through elections, policy, and democracy.
Civil Liberties
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

Utah site
https://www.acluutah.org/
Everyone Belongs
We collaborate with our allies to sustain and amplify LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the Wasatch Back so that all people feel a sense of belonging.
Promotes greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhances women's influence in public life, and expands the diversity of women in politics and government.
Education on Issues
To dismantle single-party rule in Utah and build a sustainable path to political power for Democrats, independents, and anyone ready to govern with sanity, integrity, and public trust.
More ways to take action for issues that affect us all!
Working with other groups of women throughout the country that are here to stand up and get loud.
Virtual Events and things you can do today!

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Mobilize

After We March, We Organize! Solidarity Warriors Indivisible Action Group · Indivisible

Massive actions like April 5th generate a tremendous amount of energy! We can't let that energy dissipate. We can harness it and turn it into action. One of the primary objectives of civil resistance movements is to bring more and more people into the movement and mobilize them into action. It has been demonstrated that at least 3.5% of the population needs to be mobilized to protest and take other actions to affect real change. On April 23rd, we'll discuss how to develop a compelling "story

Mobilize

The Media and Democracy Project - What activists can do: Fix Media Now · Mobilize

Join the Media and Democracy Project to better understand and respond to the factors that influence public opinion, voters and democracy. Each session we will activate on a current information-related subject to help Fix Media Now. We develop and distribute skills to navigate the Information War on truth and democracy. We are a non-partisan all volunteer group that engages in actions to directly improve the quality of public information such as messaging, fighting disinformation, engaging in

Protect My Public Media

Urge Congress: Protect Public Media Funding

With growing calls to defund public media and new threats emerging, now is a critical time to tell Congress to protect your local stations.

Goods Unite Us

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At Goods Unite Us, we run political background checks on thousands of brands and companies so you can put your money where your vote is.

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Who are my reps? What is my district?
Utah’s state legislature consists of two chambers: the Utah House of Representatives (lower house) and the Utah State Senate (upper house).
Utah House of Representatives
Number of Members: 75 representatives, each elected from a single-member district. • Term: 2 years, with no term limits. • Current Majority: Republican (61 seats), with Democrats holding 14 seats in the 2025–2026 session. • Leadership: • Speaker of the House: Mike Schultz (R, District 12) • Majority Whip: Karianne Lisonbee (R, District 14) • Minority Leader: Angela Romero (D, District 25) • Minority Whip: Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D, District 22) A full list of representatives and their districts can be found on the official Utah House of Representatives website or in the Wikipedia entry for the Utah House of Representatives.
Utah State Senate
Number of Members: 29 senators, each elected from a single-member district. • Term: 4 years, with staggered terms. • Current Majority: Republican (majority). • Leadership: • President of the Senate: (typically a Republican, as of recent sessions) • Majority Leader: (varies by session) • Minority Leader: (varies by session) A full and current list of senators is available on the Utah State Senate website
How to Find Your Legislators
• House: Use the official Utah Legislature district finder: https://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp
• Senate: The same tool above also identifies your state senator.
Notable for Wasatch Back
• House District 4: Tiara Auxler (R) represents Daggett, Duchesne, Morgan, Rich, and Summit counties.
• House District 59: Mike L. Kohler (R) represents Summit and Wasatch counties.