Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

Hill: Stop attacks on decisions I'm not responsible for

Dear editor: Ms. Anderson, Your continued attacks on me are very concerning. It appears you believe I am responsible for all aspects of these processes. I would like to share a few facts … more

Submitted by Joy Hill | 6/5/25

Trump’s financial policies will hurt country

Dear editor: As written in 1 Timothy 6:10, “for the love of money is the root of all evil.” Trumplicans have ended much financial, medical and nutritional support for the honest … more

Submitted by Dennis Reuter | 6/3/25

Land use plans need to find middle ground

Dear editor: I have been involved with land use planning for 25 years. During this time my primary interest has been the preservation of irrigated agricultural lands. While this may seem to be … more

Submitted by Kelly Spiering | 6/3/25

Mayor defends city, commission organizations

Dear editor: Wyoming’s citizen Legislature is one of the great strengths of our state. The fact that our lawmakers come from all walks of life — ranchers, small business owners, … more

Submitted by John Wetzel | 6/3/25

Bring on the 2025 Farm Bill

Dear editor: We can learn a lot if we study the history of any given topic. For instance, the history of sugar production shows us that in 1974 when the U.S. Sugar Act expired, the world price … more

Submitted by Klodette Stroh | 5/29/25

From the Graffs (the race card, really?)

Dear editor: While we are very happy to see that people we don’t know are reading our letters, it seems Karen Miller (in the May 22 Tribune) is spewing the hatred she is accusing us … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 5/29/25

Worried landowner should be listened to on regulations

Dear editor: In response to Marion Morrison’s recent letter to the Cody Enterprise, if Park County Planning Director Joy Hill “has no incentive to play favorites,” perhaps she … more

Submitted by Carrie I. Peters | 5/27/25

Update on irrigation district court hearing

Dear editor: I have read with interest the Letter to the Editor authored by Mr. Pat Nelson, and I will respond in my next Letter to the Editor with my thoughts and comments. In this letter … more

Submitted by Rob Stevens | 5/22/25

Graff’s letter is ‘racism disguised as fact’

Dear editor: As a Powell resident for 35 years, I have read hundreds of opinion letters in the Powell Tribune. Whether I agree or disagree with the opinions presented, I respect the … more

Submitted by Karen Miller | 5/22/25

Questioning commission on regulations

Dear editor: My letter to our elected Park County Commissioners: Why did you relinquish your authority to hired Planning Director Joy Hill, to dictate how 12,407 property owners would … more

Submitted by Kay Anderson | 5/20/25

President's words taken out of context

Dear editor: In a letter in the May 15 issue a writer used a comment by President Donald Trump in an attempt to disparage him regarding upholding the Constitution. However, as many who … more

Submitted by Bob Rodriguez | 5/20/25

Oath of office facts

Dear editor: Mr. Anthony once again shows a lack of research in his letter of May 13 in the Tribune. There is no constitutional requirement for the swearing in of a president to have a … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 5/20/25

County already has enough regulations

Dear editor: Park County doesn’t need any of the new regulations being proposed by the county commissioners because we already have 300 pages of them. It is more than enough. … more

Submitted by Margaret Lohman | 5/20/25

Industrial zones shouldn't be expanded

Dear editor: It has been brought to my attention, our 80 acres, south side of Lane 10, is up for rezoning from Rural Residential to Industrial. We have farmed this land, raised our kids on it … more

Submitted by Sandi Shumway | 5/20/25

An absence of facts

Dear editor: A letter in the May 6 Tribune written by Phil Anthony definitely needs some rebuttal. We wonder if Mr. Anthony has considered that those cases of measles were likely brought in … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 5/15/25

Yes, Trump has to uphold Constitution

Dear editor: On May 4, 2025 (on NBC Meet the Press) President Donald Trump was asked, “Don’t you need to uphold the Constitution of the United States as president?” His … more

Submitted by Pat Winlow | 5/15/25

If you support private property rights, contact commissioners

Dear editor: I was born and raised in Park County, Wyoming. My mother’s family homesteaded over five generations ago in Marquette, Wyoming; my father’s side west of Red Lodge, … more

Submitted by Zach Thiel | 5/13/25

Defend the Constitution

Dear editor: I listened in on a tele-town hall with Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis last night. They hosted a guest from Veteran’s Affairs, and all the callers I heard from were … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 5/13/25

State statutes determine how irrigation districts operate

To the editor: With the irrigation season upon us, I would like to put some information out there and respond to Rob Stevens’ multiple letters to the editor earlier this year. Mr. Stevens … more

Submitted by Pat Nelson | 5/13/25

Tax rates determined by use

Dear editor: To clarify: Our Park County property tax rates are determined by the use of our property. The percentage changes when we transform our use by permit and activate it. The current … more

Submitted by Kay Anderson | 5/13/25