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Running for a third term in House District 24, State Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, feels she has a voice in areas most important to Wyoming.
She is a member of the House Travel, Recreation and …
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Running for a third term in House District 24, State Rep. Sandy Newsome, R-Cody, feels she has a voice in areas most important to Wyoming.
She is a member of the House Travel, Recreation and Wildlife Committee and the House Education Committee.
“That includes preserving our wildlife and ensuring an environment that best fits the needs of Wyoming students in our public schools,” she said. “I have sponsored legislation to increase broadband access across the state,” as an important tool for students’ success while promoting economic prosperity and diversity, she said.
And then there is the issue of accelerating property tax assessments that will loom large over the entire Legislature. Newsome would like to see some kind of tax cap legislation enacted as a long-term solution.
“We have seen historic increases in property tax values, and we must address this issue,” she said. “In the 40 years I’ve lived in Cody, I have never seen increases like these.”
Newsome considers herself a protector of Second Amendment rights and has voted for and co-sponsored pro-gun legislation.
She and her husband, Bob, have a longtime Cody business background, including former owners of Sunlight Sports, The Cody Theatre and Cowtown Candy.
Newsome faces the HD 24 challenge of Nina Webber for the nomination. Filing for the House seat ends May 27.
