Council discusses report that governor sued Board of Equalization; staff to check WHAM coordination

Council members discussed reports that Governor Gordon had filed a lawsuit against the Board of Equalization alleging the board exceeded its statutory authority. The transcript indicates the report surfaced shortly before the meeting.

Members noted the County Commissioners Association voiced approval of the governor’s action. Several councilors asked whether municipalities should join the effort through the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WHAM); staff said they had seen the initial media item and would follow up with WHAM and a contact named Ashley and report back. A council member noted that Kyle sits on WHAM’s board.

The council did not make a formal determination that night about joining any lawsuit; staff agreed to investigate and return with information.

What happens next: staff will contact WHAM and report back to the council with options and any correspondence from WHAM regarding municipal participation.