Cheyenne honors departing councilmembers Brian Cook and Richard Johnson; council approves appointments and elects leaders

Cheyenne’s governing body adopted ceremonial resolutions honoring outgoing Councilmembers Brian Cook and Richard Johnson and confirmed a slate of city department appointments during its Jan. 6, 2025, sine die session at Cheyenne City Hall.

The governing body passed a resolution recognizing Brian Cook “for his dedication and outstanding contributions to the city of Cheyenne and its residents,” then voted to adopt a similar resolution for Richard Johnson. Mayor Patrick Collins introduced the tribute to Cook, describing words offered by colleagues and residents as “Compassion, caring, kind, and thoughtful.” Cook, who served 12 years on the council, responded, “I wanna thank my family. … I’ve enjoyed this. … I appreciate the support of the people who have supported me and voted for me for the last 12 years.”

The council also recognized Councilmember Richard Johnson with a…