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Parents, 4‑H leaders urge Laramie County to form fair advisory body as commissioners review rule changes
Summary
During a lengthy public hearing on proposed Laramie County Fair rules, 4‑H and FFA leaders urged creation of an advisory committee and better communication with superintendents; commissioners and fair staff said they will compile redlined rule changes and schedule wrap‑up meetings before next fair season.
Community members and youth leaders pressed the Laramie County Board of Commissioners on April 7 to create a Fair Advisory Committee and improve communication after the University of Wyoming Extension shifted responsibilities for some fair activities.
Crystal Rosner, speaking as a fair superintendent and parent, told commissioners that placing broad decision‑making authority solely with fair staff reduces community input and can lead to last‑minute rule changes that hurt youth competitors. "Decisions impacting our youth should not be made at the last minute or without sufficient species‑specific knowledge and project expertise," Rosner said, urging a stakeholder advisory group to serve in an advisory capacity and…
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