A Wait and See Approach

City of Sheridan officials will take a wait and see approach on GPET funding allocations for fiscal year 2026. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

Every year various local agencies and nonprofits submit funding requests to the City of Sheridan for General Purpose Excise Tax allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger said at the beginning of Monday night’s City Council study session, that the City will wait to see what happens in Cheyenne before considering and acting on the requests for GPET funds.

The Wyoming Legislative session is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, March 6. According to the Wyoming Legislative Service Office, three additional legislative days are available, if necessary.