Remarks by Sharon Cumbie
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“Welcome to the Laramie City Council quarterly Town Hall, we've called it a number of things. So we finally settled on Town Hall, which I like that. And so tonight we are going to look at briefly two issues to begin our discussion. One would be who's going first? Well, I'll just say what they are and we'll see who goes first. So, we have one presentation about the city's water usage and talking about the fact that it's down almost a third and describing how did we get there. And our second will be to talk about the fifth penny tax. And that is already in early voting and comes up for voting…”
“Is that water usage... Total. By the city of Laramie or by...”
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“That was near the UW Transportation Center.”
“It was like a million gallons a day or something going on.”
“Okay. Greg, thank you. Yes, thank you. I appreciate that.”
“Yeah, I was going to see, is there any public comment or questions or anything on this topic? All right. All right. Thank you very much. Thank you. All right, so our next topic before we continue will be related to the fifth penny. And what we're doing right now is just presenting very briefly some updates. This is not a work session. But our next brief topic is the fifth penny. Would that be...”
“Okay, counselors, do you have any questions for ACM Wade? We'll try out a bunch of different ones.”
“See, that would be ACMA. Yeah. ACMA Wade.”
“I've been... somewhat surprised by how interested people are, how positive they are, and how educated they are about what this is about. And I know some of us have been out there at public meetings and handing stuff out and trying to provide good information so people can make informed decisions. Yes, Councillor Bollinger.”
“Thank you. Anything else? All right. Is there any public discussion on this topic? Very good. Is there any public discussion on any other topic? Okay. Well then, I say we're adjourned.”
“Call to order. Call to order, please. Welcome to the Laramie City Council regular meeting for Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Where did the year go?”
“Thank you, City Clerk. Um... Next, we'll go to public comment. Is there any public comment on non-agenda items? Seeing none, we will move to, oh.”
“Thank you, Colin. I appreciate both your remarks and your coming with some suggestions. Thank you very much.”
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“This is for comments and not for back-and-forth questions.”
“Thank you very much. Is there any further public comment on non-agenda items? Okay. Seeing none, we will go on to public requests to remove a consent agenda item and place it on the regular agenda to allow for public comments. note please that no public comment will be taken during this item items will be considered at the discretion of the council. And so is there anyone that has a public request to remove a consent agenda item Mister glass.”
“Yes. So we will put that... All righty. You've got that, Councillor, thank you.”
“Oh, you'll take that one. Okay, very good. Thank you so much. Okay. Councilor O'Doherty, are you ready to motion to change the agenda?”
“I have a motion from O'Doherty, a second from Vigil. City Clerk, if you can call the roll, please, on that one.”
“Second. Do I have a second? Oh, second. I have a motion from O'Doherty, second from Vigil. All in favor?”
“All opposed? That motion passes. Next we have proclamations. And our first proclamation is for Community Planning Month. And we have three of our planners here, Philip Gabatuller, Emma Dixon, and Joseph, where's Joseph? Shahidi. Oh, there he is, okay. And so, whereas change is constant in communities and thoughtful planning helps manage that change while creating better choices for how people live and work. And whereas in Laramie, planning efforts such as the Forge Laramie Comprehensive Plan Update and collaborative housing strategies are helping shape a more connected, resilient and livable…”
“Don't go away because we would like to get a picture. If you'll come up and receive your proclamation.”
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And now I have a second proclamation for Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. Whereas disability in no way diminishes the right of individuals to work independently, enjoy self-determination, and make choices contribute to society and experience the economic, political, social, and cultural and educational mainstream of American society and whereas the goals of this city include providing awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions individuals with disabilities provide to the workplace. and whereas the value…”
“Thank you, Andre. Could we get a photo with you? Thank you, Andre. Appreciate your work so much. Thank you.”