Sixth Penny sales tax project funding
Summary
The county renewed its annual funding: $200,000 for the economic development joint powers board, $100,000 for Cheyenne LEADS, $10,000 for downtown development, and $510,000 total for senior centers and human services nonprofits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $820,000 in county commitments for FY27 economic development and human services.
Local businesses, job seekers, downtown Cheyenne, and seniors and families served by area nonprofits.
No groups are directly harmed, though supporters of the one project that didn’t get the green light may be disappointed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026
The county renewed its annual funding: $200,000 for the economic development joint powers board, $100,000 for Cheyenne LEADS, $10,000 for downtown development, and $510,000 total for senior centers and human services nonprofits.
13 of 14 Sixth Penny projects greenlit in Laramie County
13 of 14 Sixth Penny projects greenlit in Laramie County Your Wyoming Link
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