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House District 59 candidates debate local control, development and taxes

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Republican Luke Searle and Democrat Celeste Johnson are vying for the seat representing Wasatch County and parts of Summit County including Park City. Searle said he chose to run because he recognized that it is becoming “harder and harder” for families, working people and seniors to live in the area.

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