Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

A Republican form of government versus a socialist one

Dear editor: After reading Zac Taylor’s misguided editorial of Aug. 29 in the Powell Tribune, I find it necessary to set the record straight. In the Wyoming State Constitution, Article 1, … more

Submitted by Richard Newell | 9/19/23

Property tax a true wealth tax

Dear editor: Open letter to Wyoming legislators and county commissioners: Recently blessed with the latest property tax bill. A “minor” increase in just over 25%. Real … more

Submitted by Bob and Linda Graff | 9/19/23

Bring historic homesteading back to Homesteader Days coverage

Dear editor: We enjoy your publication and subscribed to it even before we became members of the community. The Tribune most always depicts the flavor of Powell as a community. You have a rich … more

Submitted by Debbie Stromberger | 9/19/23

Book bans in New Hanover County

Dear editor: I listened with interest to a story on NPR’s Morning Edition this morning, involving the New Hanover County, North Carolina school board banning the book … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 9/12/23

An apology to Park County residents

To the editor: I owe an apology to Park County residents. On July 20 I attended a meeting of the Park County Travel Council, of which I am a member. There was an agenda item to approve a … more

Submitted by Sandy Newsome | 9/5/23

Temple and cell tower proponents following same playbook

Dear editor: Horizon, the cell tower applicant, and the LDS temple applicant have the same playbook. Zoning laws and codes are there to protect the public’s interest, but it’s become … more

Submitted by Richard Jones | 8/22/23

A clarification on school rankings

Dear editor: In my recent “Letter to the Editor,” my primary concern was that Park County (only) property taxes had gone up so much, over the last several years, relative to the … more

Submitted by Glen Schultz | 8/17/23

Temple a wonderful opportunity for Cody

Dear editor: As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I would like to discuss some of my thoughts about a temple in Cody. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the … more

Submitted by Flynn C. Dillon | 8/15/23

Newsome wrong to push for contract with family members’ business

Dear editor: I read with astonishment a Cody newspaper story of last week entitled “Travel Council enters into partnership with Sunlight Sports.” Seems the Park County Travel … more

Submitted by Scott Weber | 8/10/23

Property tax increases should be 1% per year or less

Dear editor: Following is an open letter to legislators and commissioners: I am writing you on the importance of property tax increases, as per the county assessor’s valuation. I … more

Submitted by June Raleigh | 8/10/23

Speak up about Rocky Mountain Power’s rate hike

Dear editor: Rocky Mountain Power has proposed 29.2% total rate increase. Yes, 29.2%! That’s not a typo. Rocky Mountain Power is requesting that your power bill be raised almost 30%, … more

Submitted by Tony Locke | 8/10/23

RE: Application for variance

Dear editor: Following is an open letter to the City of Cody Council and mayor and planning and zoning board: Please DENY the LDS Church commercial site plan application based on the … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 8/8/23

Let’s settle our differences about the Cody temple

To whomever you are and wherever you live: I hope you will care and read. I am Samuel Mads Cottrell from Powell and want to talk to everyone interested about building our temple in Cody. I … more

Submitted by S. Mads Cottrell | 8/3/23

Cell towers, wind generators and solar panels

Dear editor: After reading the article about the cell tower going up in Wapiti I wanted to say a few things about companies that are allowed to do anything they want while ignoring the concerns … more

Submitted by Linda Graff | 7/25/23

School scores decline, while costs rise

Dear editor: Twelve concerned Park County citizens drove to Sheridan to appear, on June 26, 2023, before a panel of five Wyoming Senators and nine Representatives to express concerns about high … more

Submitted by Glen Schultz | 7/25/23

Radio station outage a violation

Dear editor: On the evening of July 14, shortly after 11 p.m., while Connie Willis was introducing her guest on Coast to Coast AM, KODI fell silent, broadcasting what is called a “dead … more

Submitted by Bill Fargo | 7/25/23

LDS temple needs to be relocated

Dear editor: I understand the importance of the temple to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith, but those of us who are not LDS feel deeply about this proposed, uninvited … more

Submitted by Carol Armstrong | 7/25/23

New suicide prevention hotline reaches first anniversary

Dear editor: July 16 marked one year since our nation transitioned to 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide mental health crisis helpline. This number connects callers with the Suicide … more

Submitted by Mike Phillips | 7/20/23

Stand with Wyoming Freedom Caucus

Dear editor: In the untamed expanse of Wyoming’s political badlands, there roosts a daring posse of valiant conservatives known as the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. These mavericks, as pesky as … more

Submitted by Doug Gerard | 7/18/23

Politicians should legalize marijuana

Dear editor: I’m writing in response to the recent article entitled “Group forms in Park County to counteract marijuana normalization.” The article begins, stating: … more

Submitted by Dave Rose | 7/18/23