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We shouldn’t be drilling national forests. They’re there for special reasons and I don’t think we should diminish those reasons. Even if you do it well, you’re changing the character of these lands.     —Wyoming’s former Senator Craig Thomas


How do the Candidates view the Wyoming Range?

The political season is now upon us. Candidates at all levels of Wyoming government have been hitting the campaign trail and thus far, Republican candidates for Wyoming’s U.S. House of Representatives have been vague about their support for the Wyoming Range bill.

Perhaps they just haven't been asked the right questions yet:

  • Former Senator Craig Thomas once said, "I think there ought to be some restrictions on some of the lands in Wyoming; some of the places that were set aside for the enjoyment in the future and maintaining the characteristics of those places and I think that the Wyoming Range is one of those.” What do our candidates think of his sentiment?
  • What’s wrong with a bill that ensures Wyoming will continue to pull its weight producing the nation’s energy while keeping our hunting, fishing, and recreation around for our grandchildren?
  • Do candidates understand this bill excludes all producing areas in the Wyoming Range, respects current existing lease rights, and even allows new directional drilling into the Range from producing areas?
  • How do these candidates define balance between energy development and outdoor heritage? Where do they draw the line?

If you are interested in the type of answer your next potential U.S. Congressperson will give about the Wyoming Range Legacy Act, consider attending an upcoming candidate forum to listen, ask a question, or let a candidate know how you feel. There are many taking place in the coming months at locations across the state, including upcoming events for U.S. House of Representatives as well as County Commissioners and other local government positions. Details are pasted below. If you need to catch up on current happenings or want more information on the bill before you go, click here.

2008 Wyoming Primary Forum Schedule

Statewide

  • August 4, Riverton, CWC Student Center, 7:00 p.m. Broadcast debate for U.S. House Republican candidates and U.S. Senate Democratic candidates, sponsored by Wyoming Public Television, Wyoming Public Radio, and the Wyoming Business Report.
  • August 15, WPR Radio broadcast, airs Friday 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Debate for all U.S. House Republican candidates, sponsored by Wyoming Public Radio.

Albany County

  • July 31, Laramie, Albany County Public Library, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Candidate forum for City Council & County Commissioner candidates, sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
  • August 7, Laramie, Albany County Public Library, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Candidate forum for Wards 3, 6, and at-large seat, and for State House and Senate candidates. Sponsored by League of Women Voters.

Campbell County

  • July 29, Gillette, City Hall - Council Chambers, 6:00 pm. Candidate Forum for City Council candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters and Chamber of Commerce.
  • August 5, Gillette, City Hall - Council Chambers, 6:00 pm. Candidate Forum for County Commission candidates, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Chamber of Commerce.
  • August 12, Gillette, Gillette City Hall - Council Chambers, 6:00 pm. Candidate Forum with U.S. House of Representative candidates sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters.

Carbon County

  • August 6, Rawlins, Jeffrey Center, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. County commissioner candidate forum sponsored by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund.
  • August 7, Encampment, Encampment Town Hall, (time unknown). Candidate forum? sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and Valley Service Organization.
  • August 11, Baggs, 6:00 p.m., Devon Building. Candidate forum? sponsored by Chamber of Commerce.
  • August 13, Saratoga, Platte Valley Community Center. Candidate forum sponsored by the Valley Service Organization.

Converse County

  • July 29, Douglas, Jackalope Square, 6:00 pm. Candidate forum for U.S. House, County Commissioners, State House, and State Senate candidates. sponsored by the Converse County Farm Bureau.

Fremont County

  • August 4, Riverton, CWC Student Center, 7:00 p.m. Broadcast debate for U.S. House Republican candidates and U.S. Senate Democratic candidates, sponsored by Wyoming Public Television, Wyoming Public Radio, and the Wyoming Business Report.
  • August 14, Lander, Museum of the American West, 6:30 pm. Candidate Forum for County Commissioner candidates, sponsored by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund.

Laramie County

  • July 30, Cheyenne, City Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Candidate forum for County Commissioner and Mayoral candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters.
  • July 31, Cheyenne, Laramie County Library, 5:30 pm. Pie Social with all candidates invited including U.S. House Candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters.
  • August 5, Cheyenne, Community House - Pine Bluffs, 7:30 p.m. Candidate Forum for U.S. House of Representatives, sponsored by the Wyoming Farm Bureau.
  • August 5, Cheyenne, City Hall Council Chambers, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Candidate Forum for City Council Wards 1, 2, & 3 candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters.
  • August 6, Cheyenne, City Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Candidate forum for State House district 7, 9 &10 candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters.
  • August 7, Cheyenne, City Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Candidate forum for State House district 41 & 44 candidates, sponsored by League of Women Voters.
  • August 8, Cheyenne, Hitching Post, 7:15 a.m. Breakfast with County Commissioner candidates sponsored by Chamber of Commerce.

Lincoln County

  • August 12, Kemmerer, Fossil County Frontier Museum, 7:00 p.m. Candidate Forum for city, county, and state candidates, sponsored by the museum.

Niobara County

  • July 30, Lusk, Candidate Forum.

Park County

  • August 4, Cody, City Hall Council Chambers, 7:00 pm, Republican Candidate Forum for County Commissioners, Town Council, and Mayoral candidates, sponsored by Republican central committee. Televised.
  • August 7, Powell. Candidate forum sponsored by Wyoming Ag Business Association.
  • August 9, Powell, Candidate forum.
  • August 9, Cody, 6:00 pm, City Park. Picnic dinner and Meet & Greet with U.S. Republican House and Senate Candidates sponsored by the Republican Party State Central Committee.

Sublette County

  • August 4, Pinedale, Sublette County Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Candidate forum for State Legislative and County Commissioner candidates sponsored by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund.
  • August 5, Marbleton, Marbleton Town Hall, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Candidate forum for State Legislative and County Commissioner candidates sponsored by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund.

Sweetwater County

  • August 14, Rock Springs, City Hall Council Chambers, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Candidate Forum for U.S. House of Representatives candidates, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Teton County

  • July 31, Jackson, Snow King Resort, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Candidate forum for County Commissioner, Town Council, State House, and State Senate candidates, sponsored by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund.
  • August 10, Jackson.