The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
Political action committee looking for community support
Noonan Park's splash park is one of the local projects to which SPOT tax revenue has been directed.
The Specific Purpose Optional Tax (SPOT) PAC, an entity led by Pine Haven Clerk/Treasurer Tammie McGovern, is seeking financial support to advertise the upcoming tax on the ballot.
The PAC is, "Struggling to find donations to cover costs of advertising," according to Moorcroft Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, "like the cards that get mailed out and the signs that people may put up in their yards, etc."
Municipalities are forbidden, by law, to donate on behalf of the residents for this type of endeavor. However, the council wants to make people aware of the need, in case individual council members or others within the community would be willing to help.
This tax, also known as the penny tax, is responsible for many of the major projects within the municipal limits, including water and sewer lines as well as upgrades to the parks. Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn said, "It's a great thing! ...It is a great deal for our community. They're just asking for a little support so they can advertise and get it out there."
Approximately 68% of the SPOT comes from tourists. The tax is currently in place and has been approved many times to help Crook County and its towns withstand the ever-increasing cost of survival for residents.
As for Moorcroft, Connally explained succinctly, "If we didn't have it, our water bills would go way up."
If the tax is not approved by citizens this year, it will run on the 2026 ballot. The PAC advises anyone interested in contributing to this endeavor to drop by Moorcroft's town hall and give their donation to Clerk/Treasurer Jess Connally or to Clerk/Treasurer Tammie McGovern at the Pine Haven town hall.
