Local Politics
Wyoming Proposition 1 Property Tax Measure on Nov. 3 Ballot
Wyoming voters will decide Proposition 1, the state's first citizens' initiative ballot measure in 30 years, which would exempt 50% of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxation, reducing annual revenue by an estimated $92.6 million to $124.8 million. Governor Mark Gordon, county treasurers, fire chiefs, and education groups oppose the measure, warning of service cuts to schools, hospitals, fire departments, and infrastructure, while supporters including Wyoming Freedom Caucus-aligned advocates argue government reserves can absorb the impact without critical service reductions. The initiative was certified by Secretary of State Chuck Gray in January 2025 after verification of more than 30,000 signatures, and requires a simple majority to pass.