The winds of change swept through the Rawlins City Council chambers Monday night as new leadership took the oath of office, signaling a fresh chapter for the city’s government. In a meeting that highlighted both the challenges and opportunities ahead, Mayor Jacqueline Wells officially assumed office after a narrow 4-3 victory in the mayoral election.
Carbon County Commissioner Sue Jones is the 2024 recipient of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association’s (WCCA) “Riding for the Brand” award, presented during the 2024 WCCA Winter Meeting.
The Carbon County Board of County Commissioners addressed a range of critical infrastructure projects, public safety initiatives, and community recognitions during their meeting on December 17, 2024. The session, held at the Carbon Building–Courthouse Annex, covered topics from highway safety to emergency services and a notable award for Commissioner Sue Jones.
The Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) continues to strive to draw more businesses in the County. It is headed by a board of 10 professionals which guides Executive Director Yvonne Johnson in her endeavors to attract different business to this huge and diverse county.
On December 17th, Wyoming’s presidential electors convened at the office of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray in the Wyoming State Capitol. Wyoming’s electors cast their votes for Donald J. Trump for President and JD Vance for Vice President. Wyoming’s electors were Brent Bien, Marti Halverson, and Bryan Miller.
The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. on December 10 at the Hanna Town Hall. All council members were present but Mayor Jayson Nordquist was not present. Pro-tem mayor Sammy Sikes ran the meeting.
Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Rawlins on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Field Representative Lindy Linn will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency.
