State, town sponsor sued over West Hills incorporation

Ten Summit County property owners are challenging the constitutionality of municipal incorporations in a lawsuit filed this week naming Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, the state Legislature and West Hills town sponsor Derek Anderson as defendants.        

May 15, 2025

Kamas-area landowners sue West Hills sponsor, Utah leaders

The lawsuit to block Summit County's newest town, if successful, could reshape incorporation statewide. The 10 landowners and residents suing town sponsor and real estate attorney Derek Anderson, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and the Utah Legislature claim the current process to form a new town violates the Utah Constitution.        

May 13, 2025

New nonprofit forms to preserve the Kamas Valley’s values

Grassroots group formed in March to protect the farmland, history and rural character in eastern Summit County.        

April 25, 2025

Kamas City throws support behind Kamas Valley Preservation Association

City councilmembers passed a resolution opposing West Hills, the town proposed along state Route 248. Kamas’ mayor and city council say they hope it leaves no doubt about what they want to happen on the town’s western front.        

April 23, 2025

New nonprofit grows out of ‘West Hills’ opposition

Kamas Valley Preservation Association says its mission is broader than simply opposing the proposed town. The nonprofit's mission is to protect southern Summit County’s natural beauty and agricultural lifestyle, according to its website. 

April 8, 2025

West Hills slated for November ballot

The proposed town of West Hills, located on 3,600 acres along S.R. 248 near Kamas, will officially appear on the Election Day ballot in November.        

March 18, 2025

Supporters of West Hills incorporation see more flexibility with their properties

The proposed town of West Hills, located on 3,600 acres along S.R. 248 near Kamas, has met the state’s threshold to appear on the November election ballot.        

February 9, 2025

West Hills moves closer to incorporation as key petition clears state hurdle 

West Hills, located between Kamas and Hideout, has cleared a major hurdle in its push for incorporation after enough voters and landowners signed a petition submitted to the state on Jan. 16.              

February 6, 2025

Lack of infrastructure significant challenge for West Hills development

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county including the status of the West Hills town proposal and Canyons' parking garage and slopeside housing construction.        

February 5, 2025

New Summit County town near Kamas likely on November ballot

Enough voters within West Hills signed an incorporation petition submitted to the state Jan. 16.        

February 4, 2025

Kamas Residents Unanimously Oppose Proposed West Hills Town at Final Hearing

Vocal opposition struck a neutral consultant as "different" from other incorporations he's worked on. Dozens of Kamas Valley residents attended Monday night's hearing, and those who spoke ranged from skeptical to downright angry and opposed to West Hills.        

January 7, 2025

West Hills town proposal widely panned in public hearing

Eastern Summit County community members showed up in force to the second West Hills public hearing on Monday to express displeasure with the proposed township bordering Kamas and Wasatch County and question the sponsor’s motives.        

January 7, 2025

Critics voice opposition to West Hills development ahead of public hearing

Summit County community members who would be affected by the proposed West Hills township are voicing opposition to the development ahead of a public hearing set for Monday.        

January 1, 2025