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Albany County adopts resolution opposing mandatory disposal of federal lands
Summary
The Board adopted Resolution 2025-011 opposing mandatory disposal of federal lands in Albany County after commissioners said constituents had urged opposition to proposed federal measures.
Commissioner [unnamed] introduced a resolution opposing mandatory disposal of federal lands in Albany County and said many residents had urged the Board to oppose such language as it made its way through Congress. "I thought bringing a resolution for this body to say we're not in favor of that," the commissioner said.
Commissioners discussed the sentiment that Wyoming residents consider themselves public landowners and that the county should be on record opposing mandatory conveyance or disposal of federal lands within the county. The Board voted to approve Resolution 2025-011 opposing mandatory disposal of federal lands in Albany County; the motion carried by voice vote.
The resolution records the Board’s formal opposition and does not change county land status or authority; it expresses the county’s policy position to federal lawmakers and agencies.
