Local government & Services

Man looking at property tax bill in shock.

Property Taxes
Explained with County Assessor
Steve Esponda.
June 20 2023

June 20, 2023

Property taxes have increased over 30% or more each year for the past two years and people are feeling the pinch.   Furthermore, the Wyoming Legislature has failed to provide significant property tax reform to ease the burden leaving people…

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GOP meeting in Buffalo Wyoming on June 14, 2023.

Frank Eathorne.
Wyoming GOP.
June 2023

June 16, 2023

Despite Wyoming’s reliable Republican status, there is an ongoing debate within the party about its level of conservatism, with clashes occurring between more moderate and establishment figures and their more conservative or populist counterparts.  Who is representing your views in…

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Cemetery District Board Meeting

Cemetery
District Board Meeting.
June 13, 2023

June 16, 2023

Open 0:00Public Comment (none)Harness Funeral Home Requests 1:45–  Family Marker Request–  New Markers–  Dry Grass Fire Hazard Approval of Vouchers 13:00Minutes of May Board Meeting 15:50Financial Report 16:00–   Treasurer’s Report–    Final Budget–    Bookkeeper Contract Sexton’s Report 30:05Recess 1:13:00Guest…

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An ambulance with the word "ambulance" on it.

Rural Healthcare
District Board Meeting.
June 12, 2023

June 13, 2023

Download Approve Agenda 0:00Review Vouchers 0:15Approve Minutes May Board Meeting 17:20Treasurer’s Report 18:05Buffalo Director’s Report 27:20Kaycee Director’s Report 31:25 Old BusinessFinalize Budget 2023-24 45:30Set Time & Date for Budget Hearing 47:35Buffalo EMS Contract 55:40RFP – New Building 58:10Employee Handbook 59:10…

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County commissioner meeting in session.

County Commissioner Meeting.
June 6, 2023

June 7, 2023

Pledge of Allegiance 0:00Approval of May 16, 2023 Minutes 0:30Budget Amendment Resolution #701 – Airport Grant 1:15Reversion of Unspent 1% Allocations 4:00Request to Waive Hiring Freeze Public Health 12:15Veteran’s Memorial Resolution #702 19:55Tourism Association Benefits Resolution #703Wyoming Game and Fish Grant…

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The logo of JCHC with text: JC Hospital Board Meeting

JC Hospital
Board Meeting

June 7, 2023

AGENDA Review and approve the prior month’s Board meeting minutes 0:00Chief of Staff Report 0:30Leadership Reports 3:55CEO Report 13:20Approval of Credentialing 39:40JCHC Financial Performance 44:05Review FY2024 Preliminary Budgeta. Approval of AHCC price increaseb. Approval of FY2024 mill levy requestExecutive SessionAdjourn

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First board meeting of the JoCo Economic Development.

JoCo
First Board Meeting.
May 24 2023

May 25, 2023

Call to Order + Introductions 0:00 Fire Panel Update 1:25 Approve Minutes from April 12, 2023 11:30 Financials 11:55 Staff Reports 20:20 Old Business 20:25 New Business 24:35 Other Business 32:25 Next Meeting June 28, 2023 @ 8:00 am in…

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A judge's gavel and drugs on a table.

Soft or Smart?
Drug Court with County
Attorney Tucker Ruby.  
May 2023

May 24, 2023

Johnson County has had a ‘Drug Court’ program for over 20 years and has received increased funding this year.   Is this approach that tries to tackle the underlying issues beneath addiction a reasonable alternative to incarceration?   Johnson County…

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County commissioner meeting in session.

County Commissioner Meeting.
May 16, 2023

May 17, 2023

Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of May 2, 2023 Minutes 1:04:15Resolution #700 1:15Budget Hearing 2:20Guardian Ad Litem 5:20Wyoming Dept of Health Contract 8:40Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety – Kristin Friedrich, Public Health, Tim Cahal, Trails BoardRestore Part-Time Public Health Nurse…

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Buffalo City Council meeting logo.

Buffalo City Council Meeting.
May 16 2023

May 16, 2023

CALL TO ORDER 0:00PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1:00 NEW BUSINESSMural Update – Margo Brown 1:104-H Shooting Sports – Jim Dawson 17:15St Francis Animal Shelter Agreement 28:50Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Requests…

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Cemetery District Board Meeting

Cemetery
District Board Meeting.
May 9 2023

May 10, 2023

Open 0:00Public Comment (none) 0:20Guest Presentations and Bids–  Saluting Branches 1:00–  CIMS (Cemetery Information Management System) Presentation 11:00 Approval of Vouchers 34:30Minutes of April Board Meeting 36:45 Financial Report 37:40– Approve Preliminary Budget– Present Proposed Budget Sexton’s Report 49:55 Unfinished…

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Red warning triangle sign with text: "Staffing shortage".

Amy Holt
Nursing Home
Reduces Capacity.
May 8 2023

May 10, 2023

Staff shortages have forced Amy Holt Nursing Home to close 11 of its 44 beds.  The situation has far-reaching implications for both patients and their families, as well as the financial stability of JCHC. Compounding the issue, JCHC is also…

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