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Of Note: Laramie has 200 miles of sidewalk
A consulting firm recently assessed Laramie’s sidewalks, noting the city’s “pretty good” overall conditions, while highlighting a significant shortage…
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City supplemental budget tackles housing, employee compensation and roads
Wind taxes are shielding Laramie from the effects of property tax relief. City staff highlighted that the “cost of government” in Laramie is among the…
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The ambitious plan to replace Old Slade with affordable housing
Community partners are hoping to turn the abandoned school grounds into homes for teachers, hospital staff and other working professionals who have…
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Council to discuss housing needs tonight
The councilors will consider the city’s housing shortage, and ways to address it, during a work session.
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First ever rental code court case decided in landlord’s favor
A tenant complained about her unregistered apartment’s habitability. The court ruled that her landlord, Arsenio Lemus, can’t be held responsible for any…
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City council to induct new members, choose mayor, vice-mayor
Vice-Mayor Sharon Cumbie will begin a second term on council, joined by newcomers William Bowling, Melanie Vigil, Jim Fried and Matt Lockhart.
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Mayor Harrington says farewell after six years on council
“Everything felt on fire at every turn,” Harrington said Tuesday. His term ran through the pandemic, ushered in major victories for housing and water…
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Council approves $216K salary for city manager
The pay bump, its timing and its price tag caused a stir online and in council chambers. Councilors stood by the figure, saying it was warranted for a…
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Human Rights Campaign again ranks Laramie Wyoming’s most inclusive city government
Laradise achieved a score of 92 out of 100 — three points more than it earned last year. That’s already well above any other Wyoming city, but local…
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Laramie City Council Ward 2 candidate questionnaire responses
All but one candidate running in the Ward 2 city council race completed the Laramie Reporter's questionnaire. The questions explore housing, parking…
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Your ultimate guide to the Ward 2 Laramie City Council race
The candidates disagree about how to encourage affordable housing and whether to strengthen rental regulations but they find common ground on matters…
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Laramie City Council Ward 1 candidate questionnaire responses
All but one candidate running in the Ward 1 city council race completed the Laramie Reporter's questionnaire. The questions explore housing, parking…
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