Wyoming Association of Municipalities

09/24/2026

Check out our 2026 Municipal Elections Guide!

Following a successful primary election, Wyoming voters, candidates and community leaders can access the latest election information as attention turns to the upcoming general election. This resource provides a look at races across the state and helps keep residents informed and engaged throughout the election season.

Whether you’re preparing to vote, supporting a campaign or simply staying informed, this guide makes it easier than ever to participate in Wyoming’s democratic process and look ahead to Election Day.

Explore the full guide on our website: https://wyomuni.org/education/

09/22/2026

Your Local Tax Dollars at Work! 🚒

What do your local taxes support?

In Wyoming, Fire and EMS departments help keep communities safe by responding to fires, medical emergencies and other critical situations. This is especially important in rural areas, when help can be miles away.

The General Fund, supported by sales and property tax, helps local governments and special districts provide the vehicles, equipment, facilities and trained personnel needed to respond when emergencies happen.

09/17/2026

A strong community begins with connection.

New Cody residents recently met City Manager Tony Toltstedt, learned more about their new hometown and connected with fellow community members. Along the way, they even made a furry friend! 🐮

Moments like these strengthen the sense of community that makes Wyoming's cities and towns special.

09/15/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Cheyenne for the opportunity to speak about the vital role local government plays in shaping strong, thriving communities across Wyoming.

Our Executive Director, Ashley Harpstreith, shared how local leadership impacts residents every day and highlighted the Wyoming Association of Municipalities' commitment to educating local officials, building knowledge, strengthening skills, creating networking opportunities and fostering a strong community of municipal leaders across the state.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the world watched in horror — and America's first responders ran toward the danger. Their courage that day is the same courage that shows up in Wyoming's communities every single day — in our local police officers, firefighters and EMS crews who answer the call without hesitation.

On this day of remembrance, we honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and we honor every local public safety officer who carries on that legacy of service in our cities and towns. When you dial 911, someone answers. In Wyoming, that someone is your neighbor.

Never forget.

09/10/2026

📅 Save the date! The WAM Winter Conference will return to Cheyenne, January 20-22, 2027.

Join municipal leaders from across Wyoming for three days of networking, collaboration and discussions centered around this year's theme of civility. From legislative engagement and agency connections to sessions on AI in the workforce, housing, open records, infrastructure, data centers and more, there's something for every community leader.

Registration details coming soon. Mark your calendars and stay tuned!

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins and Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock on their appointments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC)!

The two Wyoming mayors were selected among 13 new members to serve on the 22-member committee, which provides independent policy advice to the EPA Administrator on issues impacting local, state, tribal and territorial governments.

Their appointments give Wyoming communities a seat at the table on key national discussions surrounding infrastructure, permitting reform, clean air and water, energy, data centers, artificial intelligence and more. Together, they bring the perspectives of both Wyoming's largest city and one of its rural communities, helping ensure federal policies reflect the realities of the communities that implement them.

We are proud to see Wyoming represented at the national level and look forward to the important contributions Mayor Collins and Mayor Murdock will make on behalf of cities and towns across our state.

09/03/2026

A historic snapshot of Evanston, Wyoming and a reminder that strong communities are built over generations. Since 1928, WAM has been dedicated to supporting and strengthening Wyoming’s cities and towns.

08/28/2026

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins writes, "I appreciate the Legislature giving state programs a complete review, but I struggle when they want to eliminate economic development programs without local economic development professionals and local governments being fully consulted."

Check out this week's Mayor's Minute from Mayor Collins:

08/27/2026

📸 Fort Laramie, Wyoming

Few places in Wyoming connect us to our history quite like Fort Laramie. Once a bustling fur trading post, a key stop along the Oregon Trail and later a U.S. Army post, Fort Laramie played an important role in shaping the American West. Today, the town and its surrounding historic site stand as a reminder of the people, events and communities that helped build Wyoming's legacy.