Trust in Local Governance

Trust in Local Governance

In Wyoming, we trust and invest in our citizens. That’s why we think the best government is closest to the people. We don’t need outsiders telling us how to govern ourselves – especially when we’ve elected our own boards and commissions locally. We know our local school board members, county commissioners, town council members, and mayors. They are part of our community structure and we can hold them accountable due to that closeness.

This is called limited government. We see our local officials regularly and they are accessible. They often happen to know their jobs far better than any outsiders, as for example, our county clerks who have been running safe and secure elections for decades. Others, like school boards, understand the unique circumstances of their area and can shape services and policies to best serve their students. Wyoming has cities, towns, rural and semi-urban areas, each with varying needs and demographics.

We reject a one-size-fits-all, know-it-all approach from the state. Wyoming Grit says: keep to your own lane, keep your nose out of others’ business and respect our citizens choice for self- governance at the local level.