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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 encourage civic participation while minimizing the costs, of time and effort, for each individual?


Improving Communications Between Constituents

Precinct constituents need to coordinate communications through a friend of a friend (FOAF) network to quickly relay dialog between people that know each other. This is an independent, robust and inexpensive means to determine and report shared civic priorities.

It likely will be helpful to, designate precinct coordinators and use online tools to publish information necessary to maintain civic awareness and productive dialog.

As needed, in-person meetings could be held.

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

Precincts are the smallest population voting blocks making them the fundamental unit of the electorate (voters). For organizational purposes precinct could by broken down, for example, by streets or topics.

Negotiations between legislators and precinct constituents can happen concurrently. As long as the changes in the precinct's priorities are updated in a timely manner, civic participation is possible.

The goal is to reach the greatest degree of agreement for public policy, spending, and taxation.





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


Sheridan County Precincts (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 Candidates
    1. Wyoming Unofficial Primary Election Candidates Roster
    2. Sheridan County 2026 Primary Candidate Filing
    3. Sheridan County 2026 Non-Partisan Primary Candidate Filing
    4. Sheridan County 2026 Republican Precinct Committee People Filing
    5. Sheridan County 2026 Democratic Precinct Committee People Filing

  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?


Are you interested in volunteering to help improve your precinct's civic circumstances?

If so, please, contact me.