Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sheridan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in public safety with medium priority
20 mph school zone beacon on Midland
Residents asked whether growth on the west side warrants a traffic light and pressed for a safe crossing so kids can reach Hill Pond and school. A signal warrant study is in draft, staff said it's not yet warranted, and the city recently made Midland a school zone.
Municipal Court Prosecuting Attorney Services
Municipal prosecutor Zach Leininger asked to switch from hourly billing to a flat $5,500 monthly fee — slightly less than his ~$5,600 monthly average — with penalties for missed court dates. Council members liked the predictability and want to keep him.
Police and Fleet Vehicle Purchases
Fire, landfill and streets departments are all running vehicles that are 18 to 21 years old — one with a rusted-out frame. New trucks cost $176,512 total.
Fire Prevention Week and lithium-ion battery safety
Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 4-10 with a 'charge into fire safety' theme — think e-bikes, power tools, and phone chargers. The fire marshal warns cheap off-brand batteries are a real fire risk and recommends a station open house Oct. 10.
Municipal court judge transition
Judge Kisling is heading to the district bench, leaving the city's municipal court without a primary judge as of September 14. Zach Leininger, already serving as the court's other judge since 2024, is the pick — but his move opens a hole in the prosecutor's office the city still has to fill.
AEDs in downtown Sheridan
After a fatal medical emergency during Third Thursday, the city and Downtown Sheridan Association are looking at locations for AEDs compatible with EMS Lifepak units, roughly $2,000 each.
New Special Event Permitting Policy
The city has issued special event permits for years without a written policy — meaning no leverage when applicants push back. This ordinance builds the framework into code and tightens mobile food vendor rules, including naming all vendors on event permits.
Firefighter Union Contract
A new two-year deal with IAFF Local 276 gives firefighters a 48/96 schedule starting January 2027, raises of 1.75%–2.25%, and more guaranteed vacation days.
Wire-transfer scam targeting city permitting customers
Scammers are sending realistic-looking fake city invoices asking for wire-transfer payments, apparently using names pulled from public notices. The city will never request wire transfers by email.