Two seek mayor post in Dillon

DILLON — Barbara Davis's second term as Dillon's mayor is done in April, and two councilmen have thrown their hats in the ring for the seat. Don Parsons and Ron Holland have both officially announced their intent to run for mayor. Election day is April 6.

Both men are already ensconced in town politics — Parsons has put in four years on Dillon's council and two years on its planning commission; Holland has spent two years on the council as well.

A brief look at Parsons and Holland

Parsons, a retired general surgeon, said he thinks Dillon is a town that “could and should be involved in the larger community of Summit County.” He also said the town is working on improving its infrastructure and defining a clear vision for its future.

“I want to run for mayor because I want to be a part of that,” Parsons said.

Holland, a local businessman, said he's running for mayor because “there's just so many exciting things going on in the town of Dillon that I want to be a part of.” One example he gave was the Dillon Urban Renewal Authority.

“I think I can represent the business community and the residents by doing it right,” Holland said.

Davis, who's been Dillon's mayor for eight years, said she's be taking a break from town politics after her term is up — she's stepping down from her post, as she is term-limited. But that doesn't mean Davis won't be busy — she'll concentrate on her full-time job as director of physician services and business development at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center.

“But will I always be able to stay away from politics?” Davis said. “No.”

Council seats currently held by Parsons, John Younger and Mary Forsythe are also open. If Holland is elected mayor, his seat will become vacant as well.

Caitlin Row can be reached

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