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Dear Casper,
I am so grateful to President Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress for enacting the One Big Beautiful Bill. This act makes permanent the 2017 tax breaks and expands tax relief, such as no taxes on tips and overtime, increased child credits, elimination of taxation on most Social Security benefits, the ability of small businesses to fully deduct equipment for expansion, protection of our Wyoming energy industry and protection of Medicaid for those who truly need the program such as the disabled, the elderly and children. The act also provides additional funding for our rural hospitals.
In addition, there are now more focused and effective efforts underway to reduce waste and fraud of our tax dollars especially concerning federally-funded health care programs.
I am especially thankful for our Wyoming congressional delegation. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriett Hageman worked tirelessly with their colleagues to bring this legislation to the finish line. We are so fortunate to have them represent us in Washington.
I was not a fan of Donald Trump during the 2016 primaries. That was then. This is now. I have lived under 18 presidents and Donald Trump is the best. Besides creating an economic environment for true growth, with the help of Robert Kennedy Jr. there are now great opportunities for Americans to live healthier lives.
Finally, President Trump is a peace maker working to bring an end to wars in Eastern Europe, South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. I am hopeful that these efforts will result in a more peaceful world with safety and prosperity for tens of millions of people.
Ross Schriftman
Casper
Dear Casper,
I just read the article “Gravel operator digs in with another lawsuit to open Casper Mountain.” I am a true Casper native of 62 years. The thought of a contractor of any variety cutting into our beautiful mountain literally makes me sick.
Prism Logistics, find somewhere else to get your gravel.
Filing a lawsuit is wasting taxpayer’s hard-earned money and clogging up the court system, just to fill your pockets. I know it’s all about the money but tearing up our beautiful mountain would be heartbreaking.
I implore every citizen of Casper to contact our legislators, senators, governor, county commissioners, and the members of the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners to express your objections to this project. We cannot let them tear up our mountain.
Debbie Stoneking
Casper
Dear Casper,
Constituents living adjacent to the Trevett Road/Robertson Road land have voiced their concerns in writing and in person to the City Council regarding the traffic issues already experienced in this area. A school and park are only one block away, yet you disregard safety and residents concerns for what?
This piece of property has been frequently discussed and rezoned, and it has become abundantly clear that the city is desperate to sell.
Given the tight budget discussions in the news and the desire to move this land, of course you are going to receive low bids.
Contractors know the city is desperate due to all this public discussion, but contractors will line their pockets and leave the city with a potential mess.
Sixty double units will add a minimum of 120 vehicles since everyone in Casper needs to own four or five vehicles for some reason I cannot comprehend. Many houses have three stall garages and still have trucks and vehicles outside.
You have approved cheap, low rise, rolling curb sidewalks in this area which already have created a significant safety hazard for pedestrians as vehicles are parked on the sidewalks forcing children walking to school into the street — and nothing is done.
You do not need the result of a road study to make a determination as residents have already come forth explaining the traffic issues currently existing — and yet you ignore their concerns.
Why do you disregard constituents’ voices when they are the ones who put you on the council?
The council has made some very poor decisions in the past in an attempt to reduce costs, yet you have squandered hundreds of thousands of dollars paying a city manager nearly triple the salary he should have been making since 2017 — and add $1,000 bonuses to that.
Yes, we need housing — especially low-income housing, but please consider the problems that will arise down the road if you make a decision in haste now. Ownership is necessary to move forward in a more fiscally responsible manner; the council must acknowledge having made some poor decisions in the past and learn from those errors. Only then can we move forward together in a way that will improve the city of Casper for everyone.
And the council members representing this neighborhood need to speak up and support constituents as Mr. Kyle Gamroth has. His voice should not be the only one advocating for the residents of this area.
Per the city manager, this issue is in dispute and requires seven members to pass. Three represent the area and have recently been elected, so speak up and be the voice of the people who voted for you.
Julianna Babcock-Souza
Casper
