Candidates for City Council
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Learn about who represents you in Cheyenne.
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Pete LaybournWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Jeff WhiteWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Kathy EmmonsWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Tom SegraveWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Ken A. EsquibelWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026 - View profile
Michelle D. AldrichWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileMark A. MoodyWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $1,000 per month
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
No person except a qualified elector shall be elected or appointed to any civil or military office in the state. (Wyo. Constitution, Art. 6, Sec. 15)
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates must file an "Application for Nomination by Primary" form with a non-refundable filing fee of $25 at the City Clerk's office
- Filing period
- May 14, 2026 - August 25, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's Office.
- Where to file
- 2101 O Neil Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Filing phone
- 307-637-6329
- Step 3
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