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2 weeks ago

Cheyenne council approves $867,050 contract modification for municipal building work amid bidding concerns Council authorized a contract modification with Plan 1 Architects to add the former senior center and municipal court second-floor work into the municipal building renovation project, prompting questions about competitive bidding, optics for local firms, and urgency tied to inflation.

The Cheyenne City Council has approved a controversial $867,050 contract modification for municipal renovations, sparking debates over fairness and competitive bidding.

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2 weeks ago

Cheyenne mayor offers 3% market-based wage increase as talks with firefighters begin At a special session the mayor outlined a city proposal including a 3% market-based wage adjustment and targeted rank increases; the union said it would accept the 3% as part of a package contingent on extending a COLA sunset clause and MERP language and both sides agreed to finalize language in two weeks.

Cheyenne's mayor has proposed a 3% wage increase for firefighters as negotiations heat up, but will it be enough to satisfy the union's demands?

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2 weeks ago

Cheyenne council repeals stormwater fee in split vote after public warnings about flood risk The City Council voted to repeal the local stormwater user fee on third reading, a move framed as a temporary compromise while the Legislature reviews options; the decision followed a packed public comment period and a split council debate over funding, fairness and flood-safety obligations.

Cheyenne's City Council has made a controversial move by repealing the stormwater user fee, igniting a heated debate over flood safety and local funding.

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1 month ago

Committee recommends annexation of county parcels including family farm despite residents’ concerns The Public Service Committee recommended annexation and associated zoning changes for several county 'pockets' (including the Nicely family farm) to the governing body, rejecting a proposed amendment to delay two parcels for one year; residents urged more time and protections while staff described administrative steps, fees and statutory protections.

The Cheyenne Public Service Committee has stirred controversy by recommending the annexation of county parcels, including the Nicely family’s urban farm, despite residents' calls for more time and clearer protections.

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1 month ago

Committee deadlocks on ordinance to restrict private memorials on public property After public comment and committee debate, the Cheyenne Public Service Committee did not forward a recommendation on a proposed ordinance (chapter 8.72) that would regulate unauthorized private displays on public property; an amendment to reduce the proposed fine failed for lack of a second.

A controversial ordinance aimed at regulating private memorials on public property has sparked heated debate and failed to secure a committee recommendation—what's next for community expression?

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1 month ago

Finance committee forwards liquor renewals, grant resolutions and contracts to governing body; majority unanimous recommendations The Finance Committee on March 3 recommended approval of liquor-license renewals and a set of resolutions and contracts — including a $139,566.24 sale-proceeds resolution, an AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent grant application, a dam-rehab design grant application, Project Blue Moon support and several administrative contract items — most by unanimous votes.

The Cheyenne Finance Committee just moved forward key initiatives, including liquor license renewals and a $60 million plan to relocate the PRCA Hall of Fame!

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1 month ago

Finance committee recommends approvals on renewals, grants, contracts and PRCA support The Cheyenne Finance Committee recommended approval of annual liquor-license renewals, a $139,566.24 transfer of Holiday Park sale proceeds to the real-property revolving fund, an AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent grant application, a FEMA/Homeland Security dam-repair grant for BOPU, a PRCA relocation support resolution, a Sweetgrass maintenance contract modification, and a leased refuse-loader bid.

The Cheyenne Finance Committee has greenlit crucial recommendations for liquor-license renewals, major grant applications, and a landmark PRCA relocation project, paving the way for exciting developments in the city!

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1 month ago

Cheyenne firefighters’ union presses for market alignment as council disputes peer comparisons At a special Cheyenne City Council meeting, the IAFF Local 279 urged a structural fix to firefighter wage tables, citing pay gaps they say leave Cheyenne well behind regional peers; council members questioned the peer group and asked for more comparative data before agreeing on a remedy.

Cheyenne firefighters are calling for urgent wage adjustments, claiming they are being significantly underpaid compared to regional peers, and the City Council is now caught in a heated debate over the numbers.

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1 month ago

Residents and farmers press Cheyenne council over annexation and urban‑farm rules; amendment to delay parcels fails A heated public comment period and council debate on March 2 centered on the proposed annexation of several county 'pockets' (including a farm pursuing an 'urban farm' use). Residents said the schedule was rushed and asked for more time; an amendment to delay two parcels failed and the committee forwarded the annexation to the governing body for final action.

The Cheyenne City Council's proposed annexation has sparked heated debates among residents and farmers, with concerns about the rushed process and the complexities of new urban farming regulations.

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1 month ago

Union says Cheyenne firefighter pay is 'structural' behind peers; mayor disputes comparator choices During a special Cheyenne City Council meeting, a representative of the International Association of Firefighters Local 279 presented wage-study figures showing Cheyenne firefighters trailing regional peers by large margins; Mayor Collins questioned the peer set and asked for more data as the council voted to continue negotiations in executive session.

Cheyenne firefighters claim they're falling behind in pay by up to 34% compared to peers, but the mayor has his own numbers to dispute that!

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1 month ago

Cheyenne finance committee backs repeal of stormwater fee after tense debate over litigation and funding The Cheyenne Finance Committee voted to recommend repealing the city’s stormwater fee after extended staff briefings, public comment and debate over pending litigation and whether the legislature would provide funding; one member opposed the recommendation.

The Cheyenne Finance Committee has voted to recommend repealing the city's stormwater user fee, sparking intense debate over funding and the implications of ongoing litigation.

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1 month ago

Finance committee backs substitute amendment on stormwater fee after hours of testimony; Wolf opposes The Cheyenne Finance Committee passed a substitute amendment affecting the city’s stormwater fee — advancing a change to the governing body after extensive staff briefings, council questions and public remarks; the substitute passed with Councilman Wolf recorded as opposed.

After hours of passionate debate, the Cheyenne Finance Committee voted on a controversial amendment to delay the city's stormwater fee implementation—what does this mean for the future of local flood management?

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1 month ago

A petition with 779 signatures is challenging Cheyenne’s expansion of controversial Flock Safety cameras, sparking a heated debate about privacy and surveillance in residential neighborhoods.

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1 month ago

In a contentious vote, the Cheyenne City Council has approved the annexation of several parcels, including those linked to Y Fresh farm, despite fierce public opposition and calls for delays.

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1 month ago

Committee moves annexation of 16 county pockets amid farmers’ pleas to exempt two parcels Mayor Patrick Collins and staff advanced the annexation of seven pockets (16 parcels) to the full council despite strong public comment from the owners of Y Fresh farm and neighbors urging delay or removal of Parcel 4 and the southern parcel of Pocket 7 until an urban-farm code is codified.

Cheyenne's committee is pushing forward with a controversial annexation plan that could reshape local agriculture, despite farmers' urgent pleas to protect their land.

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1 month ago

Finance committee backs $198,903 design contract to repurpose Cheyenne’s historic pump house The City of Cheyenne finance committee recommended the city proceed with a $198,903 design agreement with TDSI to convert the historic pump house into offices and storage for the Clean and Safe team, while asking that the revised scope exhibits be reviewed by the city attorney before final council approval.

Cheyenne is set to transform its historic pump house into a modern workspace for the Clean and Safe team, but community voices are urging preservation—will history be honored?

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2 months ago

LCCC ramps up hands-on IT pathway as Cheyenne data‑center activity grows Laramie County Community College has expanded its IT pathway with stackable credit diplomas, a cyber range and rolling data‑center labs, saying enrollment has more than tripled since 2020 and announcing TechCon, a free hands‑on event for K–12 on April 18.

Laramie County Community College is revolutionizing tech education in Cheyenne, tripling enrollment and launching hands-on events like TechCon to equip students for high-demand IT jobs!

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2 months ago

Cheyenne public hearing on city‑initiated annexation focuses on Y Fresh farm as residents urge postponement Dozens of residents, farmers and small‑business owners asked the Cheyenne governing body to postpone a city‑initiated annexation that would bring 16 parcels (about 49.4 acres) —including Y Fresh farm—into city limits, citing unclear rules, potential infrastructure costs and notice problems; council referred the ordinance to the public services committee and left further action to upcoming meetings.

Residents rallied to protect Y Fresh Farm from a city annexation that could impose costly infrastructure demands and vague regulations—will the council listen?

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2 months ago

Cheyenne council reviews conceptual plans and timeline for municipal building renovation City designers and public-works staff presented a conceptual renovation to Cheyenne’s municipal building and a new council chamber, citing decades-old systems, ADA gaps and security needs; acquisition of an adjacent council building hinges on a HUD review and the project’s schedule remains contingent on that process.

Cheyenne is gearing up for a major overhaul of its municipal building, addressing decades-old accessibility issues and outdated systems—what changes will this bring to the community?

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2 months ago

Cheyenne committee narrows administrative‑inspection warrant ordinance after public privacy concerns After hours of public comment over Fourth Amendment concerns, the City of Cheyenne Public Service Committee passed a substitute ordinance limiting administrative inspection warrants to specific circumstances and adding reporting and procedural safeguards.

Cheyenne's Public Service Committee is taking a bold step to balance safety and privacy by narrowing the scope of administrative inspection warrants amidst public outcry.

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2 months ago

Finance Committee backs revised WYDOT road funding and agrees to reimburse Laramie County The Finance Committee unanimously recommended city approval of a WYDOT contract modification that increases federal participation and asked the governing body to approve $866,240 from the optional 1% sales tax; the committee also approved a reimbursement agreement with Laramie County not to exceed $2,523,500.

Cheyenne's Finance Committee just unlocked a massive boost in federal funding for crucial road projects, paving the way for a smoother, safer city!

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2 months ago

Cheyenne backs $500,000 grant ask to build 12 affordable units in Magic Meadows partnership The council authorized a $500,000 state grant application to support Magic Meadows, a 12-unit infill project by Habitat for Humanity and Magic City Enterprises; council reduced an initial $1 million ask to $500,000 after updated contractor estimates.

Cheyenne City Council is taking a big step towards affordable housing by backing a $500,000 grant for the Magic Meadows project, which promises to deliver 12 new units to the community!

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2 months ago

Council approves application for state grant to support Frontier Days parking and pedestrian access Council authorized a state grant application to support a proposed parking and pedestrian project for Cheyenne Frontier Days, a regional event; project would seek grant dollars but requires Air Force permission to use base land.

Cheyenne is gearing up for a major upgrade to its Frontier Days accessibility, but will the Air Force give the green light for the ambitious parking and pedestrian project?

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2 months ago

Cheyenne council postpones administrative-inspection-warrant ordinance after widespread public opposition After more than an hour of public comment calling the measure a threat to Fourth Amendment protections, Cheyenne City Council unanimously voted to postpone consideration of an ordinance authorizing administrative inspection warrants to its Feb. 9 meeting.

The Cheyenne City Council has postponed a controversial ordinance that could have jeopardized residents' Fourth Amendment rights after hearing overwhelming public opposition.

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2 months ago

Cheyenne committee delays administrative-inspection-warrant ordinance after public objections The City of Cheyenne Public Service Committee voted to postpone for two weeks a proposed ordinance creating administrative inspection warrants after residents and real-estate representatives raised constitutional and process concerns and asked for time to review revised language.

The Cheyenne Public Service Committee has hit pause on a controversial ordinance that would empower city officials to seek administrative inspection warrants, responding to public outcry over constitutional concerns.

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2 months ago

Cheyenne council prioritizes public-education push for fifth- and sixth-penny ballot measures At a goal-setting session, Cheyenne councilmembers agreed to prioritize an aggressive public information strategy to explain two sales-tax ballot measures (the fifth and sixth penny), asking staff to develop a coordinated marketing and outreach plan and to identify champions for implementation.

Cheyenne's council is launching an aggressive campaign to educate voters about two crucial sales tax measures that could shape the future of the community.

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2 months ago

Council debates Reed/Reid Avenue corridor readiness as railroad sign-off, grants and road-closure conditions loom Council members discussed the Reid Avenue corridor project's 30% design milestone, a $37 million TFR grant tied to corridor work, and whether accepting the grant effectively commits the city to four railroad-mandated road closures; several members said they want to be ready to start work as approvals arrive and suggested setting aside reserve funds.

Cheyenne councilmembers are in a heated debate over a $37 million railroad corridor project that could lead to major road closures—are they ready to take the plunge?

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2 months ago

Cheyenne panel approves prioritized projects for 6th‑penny sales tax after debate over roads, municipal remodel and Reid Avenue After a daylong Committee of the Whole review and several failed amendments, Cheyenne voted to approve the mayor’s prioritized list of projects for possible inclusion on an Aug. 18, 2026 1% special‑purpose (6p) sales tax ballot; council replaced a downtown allocation with $4 million for the Reid Avenue corridor and retained the municipal building remodel in the package.

Cheyenne's Committee just approved a major list of projects for a future sales tax ballot, but not without heated debates on priorities like road repairs and public safety!

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3 months ago

Cheyenne council approves police pay changes, amends RingCentral telecom contract and elects council leadership On Jan. 12 the council approved a police employment ordinance (3% COLA and longevity-pay changes), amended and approved a 36‑month RingCentral telecom services agreement ($324,750.58 total), and elected Tom Seagrave president and Pete Layborn vice president for 2026.

Cheyenne's City Council just made big moves by electing new leadership and approving crucial pay changes for police officers—what does this mean for the community?

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3 months ago

Cheyenne council advances administrative-inspection-warrants ordinance after hours of public opposition After more than two hours of public comment, the Cheyenne City Council approved on second reading ordinance chapter 1.28 to permit administrative inspection warrants for building and fire officials; opponents said the text is overly broad and violates the Fourth Amendment and Wyoming Constitution, while sponsors and staff said it targets life-safety and abandoned structures.

The Cheyenne City Council has sparked a heated debate by advancing a controversial ordinance allowing administrative inspection warrants, raising concerns over privacy rights and government overreach.

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