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Does the electorate

speak

through

a tally of individual choices

or as

a collaboration of individuals

with

shared opinions?

Is there interest in working together to improve our civic circumstances?



Civics

Self governing is a blessing, yet a burden on the citizen. Together the load may be lightened, so how can constituents organize to promote civic participation while minimizing the costs, of time and effort, for each individual?


Improving Communications Between Constituents

Communications through a friend of a friend (FOAF) network can quickly relay dialog between people that know each other. Would constituents welcome an independent, robust, timely, and inexpensive way to determine, and then report, shared civic priorities?



Civics in the Precincts

Publishing the information necessary to maintain awareness of civic concerns and priorities should be an objective of each precinct in Wyoming.

Breaking a precinct down, by streets or topics, makes it easier to report on a precinct's priorities.

Designating precinct coordinators may help to coordinate precinct reporting.

As needed, in-person meetings could be held for precincts or legislative districts.



Good Civic Governance

Verifiable majority agreement by the electorate creates legitimacy for directing electeds on public policy, spending, and taxation.

Negotiations between legislators and deliberations between precinct constituents can happen concurrently.

When reported, precinct priorities provide, real-time, guidance for our elected officials.



Is reaching the greatest degree of agreement for public policy, spending, and taxation an acceptable goal?





Would constituents of Sheridan, WY contact people they know; to evaluate, if precinct representation in the governing process is of value to them?


Precincts of House District (House District 29 Highlighted in Red)

Dist. Prec. Split Polling Place Address City Ward Schl.Dist. House Senate
1 1 Wareing Sheridan Chevrolet 107 E. Alger - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
1 1 s Wareing Sheridan Chevrolet 107 E. Alger - Sheridan At-Large 2 30 21
2 1 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Sagebrush) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
2 2 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Senior Citizens Center) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
2 3 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Sagebrush 2) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
2 4 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Senior Citizens Center) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
2 5 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Highland) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan At-Large 2 51 21
3 2 County Courthouse 224 So. Main St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
3 3 Holy Name Church 260 E. Loucks St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 51 21
3 4 The Rock Church 1100 Big Horn Ave. - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 22
3 5 Calvary Baptist Church 1660 Big Horn Ave. - Sheridan At-Large 2 30 22
4 2 The Rock Church 1100 Big Horn Ave. - Sheridan At-Large 2 30 22
4 3 Holy Name Church 260 E. Loucks St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 30 22
4 4 Holy Name Church 260 E. Loucks St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
5 1 Tourist Information Center 1517 E. 5th St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 30 21
5 1 s Tourist Information Center 1517 E. 5th St. - Sheridan At-Large 2 29 21
6 1 Bethesda Worship 5135 Coffeen Ave. - Sheridan 2 30 22
7 1 Community Impact, LLC 5 Lane Ln 2 51 21
8 1 Story Womans Club 28 N Piney Rd. - Story 2 40 21
9 1 Clearmont Fire Hall (Arvada) 124 Main St. - Arvada 3 40 22
10 1 Clearmont Town Hall 1605 Pennsylvania Ave. - Clearmont 3 40 22
11 1 Bethesda Worship 5135 Coffeen Ave. - Sheridan 2 30 22
12 1 Big Horn Womens Club 314 S Second St. - Big Horn 1 51 21
13 1 Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Church) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan 2 51 21
13 1 s Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (Church) 1753 Victoria - Sheridan 2 30 21
16 1 Wyarno Fire Hall 663 Wyarno Rd. - Wyarno 2 30 22
17 1 Ranchester Town Hall (Inside) 145 Coffeen Ave. - Ranchester 1 51 21
17 2 Ranchester Town Hall (Outside) 145 Coffeen Ave. - Ranchester 1 51 21
18 1 Ranchester Town Hall (Slack) 145 Coffeen Ave. - Ranchester 1 51 21
19 1 Prairie Dog Community Center 702 US Hwy 14 - Sheridan 2 30 22
20 1 Tongue River Community Center 1100 US Hwy 14 - Dayton 1 51 21
20 2 Tongue River Community Center 1100 US Hwy 14 - Dayton 1 51 21


  1. 2026 Election Offices Sought

    2. Who agrees these are reasonable, civically minded, questions for candidates?

    1. Sheridan County Legislators

      2. Do you agree that the citizenry should be able to follow the flow of taxpayer dollars and inspect general ledger data?

      Do you agree that constituent support for legislation should be grown throughout the year to prepare for legislative sessions?

    2. Sheridan County Assessor

      3. Will you provide the data used to calculate the tax entity valuations? This should include both the valuation at the time the mill levies are approved by the County Commissioners and the final valuation used for fiscal reporting.

      Will you provide the data to compare acquisition based property taxation and the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system's (CAMA) valuations.

    3. Sheridan County Treasurer

      4. Will you work to provide real-time general ledger data for the county?

      Do you agree that the citizenry should be able to follow the flow of taxpayer dollars and inspect general ledger data?

    4. Sheridan County Clerk & Recorder

      5. Will you provide budget data during the budgeting process, so all are able to follow and participate?

    5. Sheridan County Commissioner

      6. Are you willing to collaborate with precinct representation concerning agenda item priorities and public input?

    6. Sheridan County Tax Entity Representatives

      7. Will you work to provide real-time general ledger data for your tax entity?

      Will you provide budget data during the budgeting process for your tax entity?


Please contact me, if you want to participate or have questions.