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Cheyenne Council fills vacant seat following some discourse
Wyoming News Now, KCWY
Following some criticism of the process, the Cheyenne City Council chose Lawrence “Larry” Wolfe to fill a seat left vacant by the late Scott Roybal, who died Sept. 24. The council took public comment on the appointment before voting. The only member of the public to comment was another finalist for the seat, who claimed a “personal relationship” with a sitting councilor gave Wolfe an advantage during the final round of interviews, KCWY reports. Read the full story.
Laramie City Council reviews stormwater fee caps amid concerns over fairness, funding
Laramie Boomerang
The Laramie City Council continues to examine options to lower stormwater fees for residents, government agencies and affordable housing providers while still maintaining funding for critical maintenance and capital improvements. Following an initial rollout in July, public concerns about rates, affordability and equity led the council to temporarily pause the fees for a 120-day review. The pause is coming to an end on Dec. 3, the Laramie Boomerang reports. Read the full story.
Jackson group aims to combat male loneliness
KHOL 89.1 Jackson Hole Community Radio
A new no-cost group in Jackson aims to spark connection through hands-on projects, especially for retired men, to combat male loneliness. Mark Winston is a founding director of the nationwide Men’s Shed Association. He’s lived in Jackson on and off for 15 years and told KHOL it’s common to hear his peers eager to exit their working years, and three months later confront the loneliness that can come with retirement. Read or listen to the full story.
Housing project seeks to expand income eligibility
The Sheridan Press
Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns is filing an appeal with Habitat for Humanity International to be able to offer 30 homes to people who make slightly higher incomes. The homes are being subsidized with $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds following a study indicating Sheridan needed significantly more workforce housing. The international nonprofit typically offers homes to families making 60-80% of the area median income, but backers of this project want to allow people earning 80-120% to qualify, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.