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GPET Resolution Discussed at City Council Study Session
A resolution to continue the General Purpose Excise Tax was an item of discussion at this week’s Sheridan City Council study session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
Wyoming Statute stipulates that the General Purpose Excise Tax must be approved every four years by the electors of the county. A resolution that would place continuation of the GPET on the ballot for the General Election in November must be approved by the Sheridan City Council, Sheridan County Commission and half of the municipalities within Sheridan County.
City Attorney Brad Thimmesch says the resolution that will soon come before the City Council for consideration outlines how the funds may be allocated and used by the City.
Thimmesch said that if continuation of the GPET is approved by Sheridan County voters in November, the revenue collection will be from July 2027 through June 2031. The City Council will consider the resolution to place the GPET on the ballot at their next regular business meeting, Monday, May 18.
Dennis Fox
May 13, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Yes, put it to a vote and NO let’s not approve this un-needed EXCESS tax. Wyoming has more taxpayer money over-
flowing in gov’t coffers than 40 other states!
That’s right we’re #10 in the nation in excess cash reserves.
How big is your household reserve?
We need a temporary tax break and we need it NOW.
The Generally (mis) Purposed Excess Tax (GPET) has become an unbearable burden and has long outlived it’s usefulness.
Lower taxes are better and all we have to do is….Vote.
Mike McLaughlin
May 14, 2026 at 11:24 am (Edit)
Dennis we need you to run for CC……….. Sure hope you do!
Dennis Fox
May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Thanks Mike. Seriously considering it.
We’ve beaten high taxes before and we can do it again. It just takes effort. We got rid of the food tax and stopped the 2013 property tax hike.
We can lift the burden of high taxes, if we’ll vote for fiscally responsible candidates and vote for lower taxes in Nov.
We don’t need any more Excess Taxes. We need Tax Relief.
As I’ve been saying since my first run in 2014:
Lower Taxes Are Better.