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Council backs beefed-up communications, considers AI tools and a permanent public-information role
Summary
Laramie councilors supported strengthening community outreach tactics, moving toward a dedicated public information officer, and exploring AI and website improvements after staff flagged low turnout on a major water-project meeting and inconsistent public awareness.
Councilors at the retreat pushed staff to make communications a clear deliverable in the FY27 goals after staff reported weak turnout for outreach on a large Snowy Range Road water project and inconsistent awareness among downtown businesses.
Owen, identified in the record as the acting public information officer, was singled out for his recent work and council discussed moving toward a funded PIO position. “It’s…
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