Gillette, WYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Gillette City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Jim West

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)

8 candidates · 4 seats7 sourced positions

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

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Incumbent Gillette councilman for Ward 1, first elected in 2022.

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Where Jim West stands: positions on the record

Gurley Overpass funding1 sourced position

  • Says the city is pursuing grants and looking at general fund and 1% money to close the cost gap.

    “we also are looking at what funds we can allocate from both the general fund and 1% to close the gap on the cost.”

    Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Housing costs1 sourced position

  • Says the city could help with infrastructure costs for housing development.

    “I am also looking into how as a city we can help with the burden of infrastructure costs.”

    Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Optional 1% sales tax1 sourced position

  • Supports the 1% and describes its original goal as city services and community support.

    “The original goal of the 1% was to improve and upkeep our city services and support our community.”

    Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Economic development1 sourced position

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

    Voiced support for a limited city role: preparing land and infrastructure and working with private companies.

    Forum answerCounty 17 · Sep 30, 2026

Sports facilities1 sourced position

  • As reported by the Gillette News Record; not a direct quote.

    Said the city should hold on to Cam-plex and sees the sports complex as a way to boost tourism with private-sector support.

    Forum answerGillette News Record · Jul 18, 2026

Gurley Overpass design contract1 sourced position
Malicious harms ordinance1 sourced position

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