Cheyenne voters will decide $4 million downtown project as part of Proposition 4

Cheyenne voters will decide Aug. 18 whether to approve a proposed countywide 1% specific-purpose sales and use tax that includes $4 million for downtown improvements in Cheyenne.

The downtown project is one component of Proposition 4, which the Laramie County primary-election proclamation lists as a $10.25 million package of projects for the City of Cheyenne, the towns of Albin and Burns, and the Town of Pine Bluffs. The proposal is not approved or funded yet.

What the Cheyenne project would cover

The proclamation lists $4 million for a City of Cheyenne downtown improvement project. Eligible work includes improvements and maintenance involving the Cheyenne Depot and Depot Plaza, parking structures, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lighting, alleyways, enclosed storage for trash and recycling containers, roads, signage and needed equipment.

The city’s separate project explanation identifies several examples of the proposed work: replacing elevators at the Jack R. Spiker Parking Garage, renovating the Cheyenne Depot Museum, constructing enclosed storage areas for trash and recycling containers, and making curb and sidewalk improvements.

The city says the work is intended to maintain downtown infrastructure and improve safety, accessibility and the experience of residents, businesses and visitors. The city’s descriptions identify proposed uses; they do not establish that every listed project is guaranteed, scheduled or fully designed if the measure passes.

What Proposition 4 means on the ballot

Proposition 4 asks voters to authorize a total of $10.25 million, plus interest earned, through an additional 1% specific-purpose sales and use tax. The full proposition includes projects beyond Cheyenne’s downtown work, including vehicle and equipment projects in Albin, vehicle and machinery maintenance in Burns, Burns sewer and water construction, and electric-system improvements in Pine Bluffs.

For Cheyenne voters, the relevant portion is the $4 million downtown project listed within Proposition 4. A yes vote would authorize the proposed tax for the projects and purposes listed in the proposition; a no vote would not authorize that package through this ballot measure.

Laramie County says countywide ballot questions and propositions appear on all ballots regardless of a voter’s party affiliation or residence. The county also says unaffiliated and minor-party voters in Cheyenne may receive a limited primary ballot that includes municipal offices and ballot questions or propositions.

Voting dates and access

The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. Laramie County’s elections pamphlet lists absentee and early voting from July 21 through Aug. 17. The county proclamation says absentee voting ends Aug. 17, and absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

On Election Day, vote centers are scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county’s elections materials say voters must present an acceptable form of identification when voting in person. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot from the County Clerk by visiting the elections office at 309 W. 20th Street, Suite 1500, in Cheyenne, calling 307-633-4242 or emailing election@laramiecountywy.gov.

Voters are deciding whether to authorize the larger Proposition 4 package, including the $4 million proposed downtown Cheyenne project and the other listed projects in Laramie County.

Sources

• Laramie County 2026 Primary Election Proclamation
• City of Cheyenne: 6th Penny Spotlight – Downtown Improvements