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Candidates crowd races for Park County, Powell offices
Powell Tribune
Local governments in Park County could get a big shakeup in this year’s elections. As an indication of the high interest in this campaign season, 11 Republicans are seeking three available seats on the county commission, while another 11 candidates announced bids for four nonpartisan seats on the Powell City Council. On top of that, more than 150 local Republicans are hoping to land the 108 available seats on a committee that governs the local GOP’s affairs, the Powell Tribune reports. Read the full story.
Teton County hospital asks voters to increase property taxes
Jackson Hole News&Guide
St. John’s Health is set to ask Teton County voters to double its property tax rate this November. “We provide such a high level of quality and breadth of services,” St. John’s Health CEO Jeff Sollis said. “If we want to keep those things intact, there needs to be some investment.” Hospital leaders believe increasing the tax may help the hospital navigate financial challenges, including reimbursement for healthcare and statewide property tax cuts, the Jackson Hole News&Guide reports. Read the full story.
Casper receives $150,000 to go toward Hogadon lift replacement project
Oil City News
The Casper City Council accepted a $150,000 grant from the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board to help upgrade an aging chairlift at Hogadon Basin Ski Area. The current equipment has exceeded its 40-year lifespan. While maintenance has kept the lift operational, there are concerns that a major mechanical failure could result in the total closure of the ski area, Oil City News reports. Read the full story.
Sheridan approves bid for landfill remediation
The Sheridan Press
The Sheridan City Council selected a contractor for the city’s second and final landfill remediation project, which is more than 10 years in the making. The city has participated in a state program to assess groundwater impacts from unlined landfill sections since 2015. Landfills began widely installing lined cells in the early 1980s. Landfill liners are intended to prevent irreversible contamination in nearby waters, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.