Commission turns down housing program

The county commissioners have turned down a request from Cheyenne Housing Authority (CHA) for permission to launch the Welcome Home Wyoming housing assistance program in Crook County. All three commissioners expressed doubts as to the need for the program in this area and how it would actually benefit potential homeowners.

“A lot has happened across the state and other places since March when we first had our conversation,” said Greg Hancock of CHA, referring to the first presentation given to the commission on this topic.

Hancock explained that the Welcome Home Wyoming program is sponsored by...