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Ballotpedia is covering 14 local ballot measures in Wyoming on November 2, 2021. The measures implemented an additional one percent Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax to fund various projects in Laramie County, the City of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, related to public safety, transportation, infrastructure, and community enhancements. Propositions that receive a majority of votes in favor were considered approved and were set to be funded through a 1% percent sales and use tax, set to begin on April 1, 2022, and to remain in effect until the amount attached to the specific proposition project is collected. The sales and use taxes in Laramie County was increased to 6% after all but one of the propositions were approved.[1]
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Election dates
November 2
Voters in Laramie County decided on 14 propositions to implement an additional one percent Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax to fund various projects in Laramie County (The City of Cheyenne and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs) related to public safety, transportation, infrastructure, and community enhancements. All but one of the measures, Proposition 11, were approved.[1]
Laramie County
- See also: Laramie County, Wyoming ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $15,762,000 is collected to fund relocating and replacing Cheyenne Fire Stations 3 and 5 and to construct a new fire station. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $15,762,000 is collected to fund relocating and replacing Cheyenne Fire Stations 3 and 5 and to construct a new fire station. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $12,639,617.92 is collected to fund public safety projects in Laramie County and the town of Pine Bluffs including a water system distribution project, acquiring an unmanned drone, information technology projects, and emergency systems and equipment. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $12,639,617.92 is collected to fund public safety projects in Laramie County and the town of Pine Bluffs including a water system distribution project, acquiring an unmanned drone, information technology projects, and emergency systems and equipment. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,445,863.86 is collected to fund public safety projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including emergency service vehicle maintenance, repairs, and replacements; 911 dispatch software upgrades; police department equipment; and fire station upgrades. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,445,863.86 is collected to fund public safety projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including emergency service vehicle maintenance, repairs, and replacements; 911 dispatch software upgrades; police department equipment; and fire station upgrades. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $11,422,795.71 is collected to fund road reconstruction projects in Laramie County. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $11,422,795.71 is collected to fund road reconstruction projects in Laramie County. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $14,000,000 is collected to fund road maintenance projects in the city of Cheyenne. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $14,000,000 is collected to fund road maintenance projects in the city of Cheyenne. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,584,264.61 is collected to fund infrastructure projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including landfill equipment; repairs to streets; sewer projects; parks and recreation projects; and Cheyenne Regional Airport parking lot projects. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,584,264.61 is collected to fund infrastructure projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including landfill equipment; repairs to streets; sewer projects; parks and recreation projects; and Cheyenne Regional Airport parking lot projects. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,260,856.53 is collected to fund infrastructure projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including the Albin mobile home park; Cheyenne Greenway System; and wastewater projects. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $13,260,856.53 is collected to fund infrastructure projects in Laramie County, the city of Cheyenne, and the towns of Albin, Burns, and Pine Bluffs, including the Albin mobile home park; Cheyenne Greenway System; and wastewater projects. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $9,066,350.77 is collected to provide funds for community enhancements in Laramie County and the city of Cheyenne such as new playground equipment, events center improvements, community colleges, the Johnson Pool, and a new book mobile. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $9,066,350.77 is collected to provide funds for community enhancements in Laramie County and the city of Cheyenne such as new playground equipment, events center improvements, community colleges, the Johnson Pool, and a new book mobile. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $10,151,131.22 is collected to fund construction of a new Senior Activity Center in Laramie County. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $10,151,131.22 is collected to fund construction of a new Senior Activity Center in Laramie County. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $6,017,966 is collected to fund the Cheyenne Downtown Improvements and Maintenance Project. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $6,017,966 is collected to fund the Cheyenne Downtown Improvements and Maintenance Project. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $2,000,000 is collected to fund the Cheyenne Gymnasium and Gymnastics Facility project to construct multi-use courts and gymnastics facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $2,000,000 is collected to fund the Cheyenne Gymnasium and Gymnastics Facility project to construct multi-use courts and gymnastics facilities. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $3,500,000 is collected to provide funds for the city of Cheyenne to work with external partners such as LEADs and the Chamber of Commerce to complete community projects including at the downtown hole. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $3,500,000 is collected to provide funds for the city of Cheyenne to work with external partners such as LEADs and the Chamber of Commerce to complete community projects including at the downtown hole. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $3,000,000 is collected to provide funds for the city of Cheyenne for the Match Grant Opportunities Project to be able to match grant opportunities benefitting the city. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $3,000,000 is collected to provide funds for the city of Cheyenne for the Match Grant Opportunities Project to be able to match grant opportunities benefitting the city. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $2,250,000 is collected to provide funds for the Cheyenne Regional Airport. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the Laramie County sales tax by 1% (from 5% to 6%) until $2,250,000 is collected to provide funds for the Cheyenne Regional Airport. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Wyoming
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Wyoming.
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Poll timesIn Wyoming, all polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[2] Registration
To vote in Wyoming, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Wyoming, at least 18 years of age, not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court, and not convicted of a felony unless pardoned or otherwise had their rights restored.[3][4] The registration deadline is 14 days before the election, but voters may also register and vote on the same day during the absentee voting period or on election day. There are three ways to register to vote in Wyoming: in person at the office of the county or town clerk, by mail the by submitting a completed application form to the county clerk, or at the polls on Election Day. A voter must provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.[3][5] Automatic registrationWyoming does not practice automatic voter registration.[6] Online registration
Wyoming does not permit online voter registration.[6] Same-day registrationWyoming allows same-day voter registration.[5] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Wyoming, a voter must be a resident of a precinct in the state for not less than 30 days before the election.[5][7] Verification of citizenshipWyoming requires voters to provide proof of citizenship. Eligible documents are state and tribal IDs that do not indicate the individual is not a U.S. citizen, passports, certificates of citizenship or naturalization, a selective service registration acknowledgement card, documentation of a birth abroad issued by the State Department, or an original or certified copy of a birth certificate.[5][4] Voter ID requirementsWyoming requires voters to present identification when voting. Generally, voters are required to present a photo ID, but there are two exceptions to that requirement that expire in 2029. The following list of accepted ID was current as of June 2025. Click here for the Wyoming Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.[5][8]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Laramie County Clerk, "Elections," accessed October 14, 2021
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Election Frequently Asked Questions, General Voting information," accessed May 30, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Voting," accessed May 30, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wyoming Legislature, "Legislation 2025, HB0156 - Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications." accessed May 28, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Welcome to the FAQs," accessed May 30, 2025
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed May 30, 2025
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "Legislation 2025, HB0156 - Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications." accessed May 28, 2025
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "HB0075 - Voter identification," accessed May 2, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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