Keeping the Lights On: Protecting Laramie County's Grid Amid Industrial Expansion
As massive industrial and data developments move into Laramie County, our energy grid faces unprecedented demand. Lynne advocates for strict city-county joint oversight to ensure new industrial connections do not compromise grid reliability or push infrastructure upgrade costs onto everyday residential ratepayers.
Protecting the High Plains Aquifer: Water Security Comes First
In semi-arid Wyoming, water is life. We cannot approve large-scale developments piecemeal while ignoring our shared aquifer. Lynne supports requiring mandatory cumulative water impact studies across all pending and existing projects before issuing new conditional use permits.
Putting Library Expertise to Work—Not Fighting Culture Wars
Our Laramie County Library and LCCC are world-class resources, not political battlegrounds. Lynne will defend these institutions against censorship and put the library’s research skills to work helping citizens translate and analyze complex county development plans.
Development That Pays Its Way: Securing Local Benefits for Residents
Growth should lower the burden on working families, not increase it. Lynne will ensure that large commercial projects enter into binding Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreements—securing local hiring, infrastructure investments, and property tax relief for residents.
Proactive City-County Coordination for Safe Neighborhoods
Safety requires planning. Lynne will use Wyoming’s existing laws allowing city-county joint sessions to ensure our sheriff’s department, emergency responders, and road maintenance teams have the resources needed to keep pace with rapid growth.
Investing in Workforce Pathways with LCCC
To keep our youth in Wyoming, we must link economic growth directly to local education. Lynne supports expanding partnerships with Laramie County Community College (LCCC) to train local residents for high-tech, specialized trades.