Summit County Councilor Chris Robinson has officially announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, concluding over 15 years of service as a local representative. Robinson made this announcement during a recent County Council meeting, but did not elaborate on the reasons for his decision. He was part of the original five-member County Council elected in 2008, following a governmental shift from a three-person commission to a five-member council. In addition to his council duties, Robinson is the CEO and co-owner of The Ensign Group, L.C., which manages over 230,000 acres of real estate across four states through its affiliates. As a Democrat, Robinson has a history of success at the polls, having never lost a reelection bid. His last campaign was for County Council Seat D in 2022, where he highlighted his extensive experience in local government as a key asset in addressing community issues including visitation, traffic, and development pressures, as well as anticipated growth in North and South Summit. He also expressed concern regarding climate change and its effects on snowpack, emphasizing the importance of ski tourism and the agricultural heritage of Summit County. In a previous interview, Robinson identified open space purchases as one of his significant achievements in office, alongside the County Council’s efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, goals for net-zero sustainability, and the establishment of the High Valley Transit District. Robinson currently represents District 4, which includes Kimball Junction and parts of Pinebrook and Sun Peak. To date, no candidates have declared their intention to run for his seat, but those interested must reside within the district boundaries as per the new districting law implemented by the state earlier this year. Additionally, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse announced she will also not run for reelection. Furse was appointed in 2021 and won a four-year term in 2022, playing a vital role in navigating the districting process. Both Robinson and Furse will complete their current terms, with voters set to choose their successors in November’s general election. The candidate filing period for local elections will open at 8 a.m. on January 2 and close at 5 p.m. on January 8, with several key positions, including Robinson’s, up for election in 2026.