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Sheridan County commissioners approve most departmental budgets while deferring salary decisions
Summary
At a May 19 special meeting, the Sheridan County Board of Commissioners approved requested budgets for multiple departments but left decisions on Salaries and Benefits for a later date; motions passed unanimously on individual departmental budgets.
The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners on May 19, 2026, voted to approve requested budgets from a majority of county departments while deferring final decisions on Salaries and Benefits to a future meeting. The special session convened at 10:30 a.m. at the county courthouse; Chairwoman Christi Haswell opened the meeting and noted its purpose was "to discuss the requested budget."
Commissioners approved individual department requests—often with the explicit caveat that Salaries and Benefits would be decided later. Departments approved by motion during the session included Public Works, Road & Bridge, the County Assessor, County Attorney, University of Wyoming Extension, Building Maintenance, Public Health, Emergency Management, Information Technology (with a specified equipment addition), the Sheriff’s Office, and Detention. Several motions passed unanimously. The Clerk of District Court budget was approved along with a separate vote to raise juvenile attorney fees from $100 to $125 per hour.
Board members and department heads presented and answered questions but frequently agreed to postpone wage-and-benefit decisions to allow additional review. The meeting recessed at 12:47 p.m. and reconvened at 1:46 p.m.; Chairwoman Haswell adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m.
