Dear Sheridan County Democrats,
We are in a time of great need for thoughtful, progressive leadership in our state and our nation. The Wyoming Democratic Party and your Sheridan County Democratic organization is dedicated to developing leadership among our citizens. School boards, city and town councils, county commissions and state legislatures, Congressional and Senatorial seats are all sorely in need of leadership by real, caring Americans.
The Sheridan County Democrats are encouraging and supporting our citizens to become involved and to step forward to seek leadership roles in elected positions as well as governmental appointments and in our local non-profit service sector.
We, as a county party, want you to know that we are ready to support candidates at all levels. We can offer training through the state party on how to grow a successful campaign. Locally, we can work with you on how to generate funding and labor needed for a winning campaign. We can help to call on the dedicated contingent of Sheridan County voters who are willing to back genuine candidates. They possess a huge variety of necessary talents and the gumption to help get you elected.
Please review the information below. Then talk with us, ask about the needs and challenges that are awaiting Democratic candidates and leaders in Sheridan County and the rewards that come with making this a better Wyoming. On behalf of Wyoming voters and citizens, thank you for considering taking up the reins of service and leadership.
With very best regards and hope for the future
Sheridan County Democratic party.
Below is a link to Sheridan County Elections information published by the Sheridan County Clerk. The page is full of useful information for candidates and voters.
If you are interested in running for any local or state office please contact us by filling out the form below. We will set up a time to meet with you and discuss support from the democratic party that may be available. Following the form is useful information to candidates. Filling Deadlines, offices to be filled, links to State candidate manuals.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Election 2020 –
Elected Officials with Expiring Terms
Filing Deadline: May 29,2020
Primary Election: August 18, 2020
General Election: November 3, 2020
OFFICES TO BE FILLED:
2 Rural candidate seats Sheridan County Conservation District 4 At-large seats Sheridan Community College
3 Trustee seats School District 1
5 At-large trustee seats School District 2
3 At-large trustee seats School District 3
Mayor of the City of Sheridan
3 At-large Council members City of Sheridan
2 Council members Town of Dayton
2 Council members Town of Ranchester
2 county Commissioners
4 State Legislative Representatives
1 State Senator
1 At-large seat U.S. House of Representatives
1 At-large seat U.S. Senate
Total of 34 open offices need Democratic candidates 2 federal offices, 5 state offices, 10 city and county offices, 15 school
Below is a List of the offices to be filled and the name of the current office holder.
LOCAL & STATE BOARD & COMMISSION OPENINGS (NON-ELECTED) &NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Sheridan County Citizen Boards https://www.sheridancounty.com/boardsandcommissions
- County Planning and Zoning Commission: 1 expires 06/30/20 3-yr term
- Fair Assoc Board: 3 expired on 01/06/20 5-yr term (Filled?)
- Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board: 1 expires 06/30/20 term 5-yr
- County Library Board: 1 expires 06/30/20 term 5-yr
- County Weed & Pest Board ▪Historic Preservation Commission ▪Child Support Authority Board
- Fire Protection Districts (Tongue River, Big Horn, Story, Big Goose, Clearmont, Dayton, Sheridan Area)
- Predator Management District Board ▪Sheridan County Tripartite Board
- Sheridan Senior Center Board ▪Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center Board
- Sheridan County Airport Board ▪Sheridan Downtown Development Authority Board
City of Sheridan Citizen Boards https://www.sheridanwy.gov/boards_and_commissions
- Board of Adjustments
- Fire Civil Service Commission
- Planning Commission
Sheridan Area Joint Powers Boards
- Juvenile Justice Board ▪Sheridan County Joint Fire Board
- Sheridan Area Water Supply Board ▪ Law Enforcement Center Board
State Boards & Commissionshttps://www.governor.wyo.gov/state-government/boards-commissions
Over 100 legislatively created boards advise state agencies and require bi-partisan public participation. These include:
- Game & Fish Commission ▪Water Development Commission
- WY Natural Resource Trust Board ▪WY Livestock Board
- Environmental Quality Council ▪WY Arts Council
- WY Humanities Council ▪Senior Services Board
- State Board of Parole ▪State Trails Council
- Juvenile Justice Advisory Council ▪Cultural Trust Fund Board
- Community College Commission ▪Dept. of Family Services Advisory Council
- WY Business Council ▪Transportation Commission (WYDOT)
Non-Profit Organizations
Many Non-Profit and Service Organizations operate in the Sheridan area which need supportive board members and volunteers. These include:
- The Hub (Senior Center) ▪Powder River Basin Resource Council
- Downtown Sheridan Assoc .▪Churches
- Easter Seals ▪WY Wilderness Association ▪Rotary International
- Sheridan County Land Trust ▪Animal Shelters ▪Chamber of Commerce
- Compass Center (CASA) ▪Habitat for Humanity ▪YMCA Board ▪WYO Theater
- Friends of the Library ▪Antelope Butte Foundation ▪Child Development Center
- Sheridan Area Search & Rescue ▪Reproductive Healthcare of the Bighorns
- Advocacy & Resource Center ▪Lunch Together (Soup kitchen)
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
For more information on these positions, please contact: sheridandems@gmail.com