Wyoming Record
Rock Springs
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David Thompson

Councilor, Ward 22023-10-17 to 2026-12-01 (start 2023-10-17: appointed and sworn in at the October 17, 2023 council meeting per SweetwaterNOW 'Thompson Appointed to Rock Springs Council'; month-level end: December 2026 [seat on the 2026 ballot per same article/election coverage])

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
34:43
Avg per meeting
1:39
Segments
467

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2026[42]

Electric Bicycle and Scooter Regulations

Fines of up to $50 per violation; no other direct cost identified.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Proposed Civic Center closure

The closure is driven by deferred maintenance costs the city can't keep absorbing.

high↑Apr 2026[23]

First Security Bank Building claim settled

Selling could eliminate an $8 million liability, but delaying may cost the city maintenance money on the decaying building.

high↑Jul 2026[22]

Closure of Housing Assistance Waiting Lists

No direct cost to the city — this is policy housekeeping for federal housing assistance.

high→Mar 2026[21]

Killpecker Creek Detention Basin Drainage Easement

No cost to the city — the Sheesleys are dedicating the easement by deed.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Sewer inspection equipment replacement

A reported cost in the vicinity of half a million dollars for the replacement unit.

high↑May 2026[14]

Historic Horse Racing Revenue and Permit Renewals

OTB revenues help subsidize Wyoming's live horse racing industry; no direct city cost cited.

medium↑Oct 2026[12]

Flock Surveillance Cameras

No direct cost or savings here—just confirmation the city isn’t paying for Flock cameras.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

2026 Street Repair Programs

Not yet known — bids haven't been sought.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Bingham Resigning from Economic Development Coalition Board

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Homeowners

Eligible long-term homeowners can cut their property tax bill by half.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Liquor Catering Permits for Pool Tournament

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increase

Residential electric bills would rise 8.8% on top of earlier increases; ag rates up roughly 37%.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Juvenile Mischief and Property Crimes

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Proposition 1 Property Tax Reduction

Could cut local property tax revenue roughly in half, hitting services and special districts like the fire district hard.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Golf Course Conditions

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

School District Private Road Near Stagecoach/Pilot Butte

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Firefighter cancer screenings

$360 per participant from the fire department's physical examination budget.

high↓Aug 2026[8]

Fee waiver for Gardens at White Mountain affordable housing

About $250,000 in foregone city fee revenue, part of a $2 million project funding gap.

medium↓Feb 2026[7]

Downtown event closures and business impact

Decisions during term (433)

Recorded while Thompson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved9-0Nov 3, 2026

Consent Agenda (minutes, appointment, telecom board minutes, housing memo)

approved7-0-2Nov 3, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims for November 3, 2026

approved9-0Nov 3, 2026

Bills and Claims for November 3, 2026

approved8-0-1Nov 3, 2026

Salaries for October 22, 2026

approved9-0Nov 3, 2026

Ponderosa Bar Liquor Catering Permits — Courtney Ellifritz Pool Tournament

approved9-0Nov 3, 2026

Resolution 2026-141 — Sheesley Drainage Easement

approvedVoted yes9-0Nov 3, 2026

Ordinance 2026-11 — E-Bikes and E-Scooters (3rd Reading)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Agenda (minutes, appointments, staff reports, correspondence)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Appointment of Jordan Allen as City Attorney

approvedAbstained7-0-2Oct 20, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims, October 20, 2026

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Bills and Claims for October 20, 2026 ($966,360.78)

approvedAbstained8-0-1Oct 20, 2026

Salaries for October 7, 2026 ($827,033.77)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Health Insurance Committee recommendation for 2027 Plan Year

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Western Whisk Cheesecake Co. road closure for Trunk or Treat

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-135 — WASCOP Alcohol, Tobacco, Kratom Inspection Contract ($33,000)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-136 — United Diagnostic Services ultrasound cancer screening for firefighters

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-137 — Ten Point Sales & Marketing CCTV sewer inspection vehicle ($487,871)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-138 — Revised Schedule of Fees (Special Malt Beverage Permit fee)

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-139 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming ASO Group Renewal

approved9-0Oct 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-140 — $55,000 claim settlement with Gordon Crofts

Voting record (114)

31 yes9 no74 abstained

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Voted yesNov 3, 2026

Ordinance 2026-11 — E-Bikes and E-Scooters (3rd Reading)

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for October 20, 2026

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

approve Ordinance 2026-10

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

approve the salaries for October 7, 2026

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims, October 20, 2026

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

Salaries for October 7, 2026 ($827,033.77)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Ordinance 2026-10, third reading — Special Malt Beverage Permit

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Ordinance 2026-11, second reading — e-bike and e-scooter rules (amended)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

amend Ordinance 2026-11 to incorporate proposed amendments as sent to the governing body via email

AbstainedOct 6, 2026

approve the salaries for September 22, 2026

AbstainedOct 6, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-134

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-09, Third Reading — Personnel Policy Workers' Comp Amendments

AbstainedOct 6, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for October 6, 2026

AbstainedSep 15, 2026

approve the salaries for September 8, 2026

AbstainedSep 15, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for September 15, 2026

AbstainedSep 15, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims — September 15, 2026

AbstainedSep 15, 2026

Salaries for September 8, 2026

AbstainedAug 18, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims for August 18, 2026

AbstainedAug 18, 2026

Salaries for August 7, 2026 ($951,660.66)

His wife and daughter work for the city.

AbstainedAug 18, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for August 18, 2026

AbstainedAug 18, 2026

approve the salaries for August 7, 2026

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

to approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for August 4, 2026

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

to approve the salaries for July 22, 2026

Voted noAug 4, 2026

Resolution 2026-96 — Hockey Association ice-time agreement (DENIED)

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-95

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve the salaries for July 7, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve the request

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for June 30, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for July 21, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve the request

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-94

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims for June 30, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims for July 21, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Salaries for July 7, 2026

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Reject sole bid and rebid Aluminum Pigtail Retrofit Project

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Fill vacant Housing Operations & Accounting Specialist position

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-94 — Housing Operations & Accounting Specialist job description

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-95 — Housing Authority AI Usage Policy

AbstainedJul 7, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for June 30, 2026

AbstainedJul 7, 2026

approve the salaries for June 22, 2026

AbstainedJul 7, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-85

AbstainedJul 7, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for July 7, 2026

AbstainedJul 7, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-86

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

approve the bills and claims for the Rock Springs Housing Authority for June 16, 2026

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

approve the salaries for June 8, 2026

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-72

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-73

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims — June 16, 2026

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

Salaries — June 8, 2026 ($773,374.77)

AbstainedJun 16, 2026

Resolution 2026-72 — Pay Plan and Insurance Benefits