Gillette, WYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Gillette City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Ben Decker

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

8 candidates · 4 seats5 sourced positions

Ben Decker is running for Gillette City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim West.

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Gillette real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in the city.

How the press groups them
Described by the Gillette News Record as "New Era Conservative" candidates who announced their candidacies in a joint event in May. Gillette News Record · Jul 2, 2026
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Where Ben Decker stands: positions on the record

Gurley Overpass funding1 sourced position

  • Says the city has enough savings to fully fund the overpass.

    “The City has enough savings to fully fund the overpass and still have a significant amount left over.”

    Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Housing costs1 sourced position
Optional 1% sales tax1 sourced position
Economic development1 sourced position

  • As reported by County 17; not a direct quote.

    Said he does not support government-run business incubators or financial incentives for individual developers.

    Forum answerCounty 17 · Sep 30, 2026

Sports facilities1 sourced position

  • Said sports facilities would be more successful if privately funded for the majority.

    “I think that it’ll be more successful if it’s privately funded, for the majority.”

    Forum answerGillette News Record · Jul 18, 2026

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