Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Tax Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Albany County places 2% lodging tax continuation on November ballot
Summary
The Board approved Resolution 2026-015 to place a two percent lodging tax continuation on the November 3, 2026 ballot covering January 1, 2027–December 31, 2030; the resolution cites Wyo. Stat. § 39-15-204 and contains full ballot language.
The Albany County Board of County Commissioners voted July 7 to place a continuation of a two percent lodging tax proposition on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Commissioner Gosar moved to approve Resolution 2026-015, and the motion carried with Commissioners Gosar, Hoff and Chairperson Terri Jones recorded as voting Aye.
The resolution states the proposition will authorize a two percent excise tax on the sales price paid for lodging services in Albany County for the period January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030. The minutes record the formal ballot language under the heading TWO PERCENT (2%) LODGING TAX PROPOSITION and cite Wyoming Statute § 39-15-204(a)(ii) and related provisions. If passed, the resolution says the tax will be imposed for a four-year term and resubmitted at subsequent general elections until defeated.
The minutes do not record a discussion on revenue estimates, allocation plans, or opposition. Voters will see the question on the November ballot; the Board adopted the resolution and authorized signatures.
