Letter to the Editor

I haven’t written in a while so here goes. Let’s talk Census: The data involving towns in Wyoming shows that it takes over 2100 residents to be self-sufficient. We’re just under 1200.

The bulk of the money that bridges the gap for small communities comes from the state’s formula based on population. This formula divides mineral royalties, severance tax, state land lease and a small portion of the county property and local sales tax.

The census counts every person that calls Sundance home, giving our community the correct percentage of the state’s distribution. Every head counts when it comes to keeping the utility rates affordable, now and in the future.

I realize that many of you are against the federal government knowing your business, but with declining revenue from carbon sales it is more important than ever to be counted. Please do your part and participate in the U.S. Census.

Thank you,

Mayor Paul Brooks