Cheyenne panel approves prioritized projects for 6th‑penny sales tax after debate over roads, municipal remodel and Reid Avenue

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Committee of the Whole on Jan. 14 approved a mayor‑backed prioritized list of projects for potential inclusion on a 1% specific‑purpose sales‑and‑use tax ballot to be decided by Laramie County voters on Aug. 18, 2026.

Mayor Patrick Collins told the committee that the 6p sales tax has funded many large projects over the last 35 years and said the city was allocated $74,250,000 for the next ballot while the city’s original requests exceeded $150,000,000. "The 6p sales tax has had an amazing impact on our community over the years," Collins said, and he outlined priorities he asked council to consider.

The mayor’s recommendations included: relocating Fire Station 2 to serve South Cheyenne (roughly $12 million); buying two engines and a ladder truck (about $5,023,364); $9 million for ongoing pavement management; $3.7 million for police digital equipment and storage (a subscription model the chief said would equate to roughly $740,000 a year); $459,340 for 90 sets of turnout gear and $599,947 to replace 50 portable radios; $6 million for Greenway maintenance and incremental additions; a $22 million municipal building remodel; and a $10.4 million outdoor replacement for Johnson Pool.

The meeting included…