Gillette City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Pat Collins

Candidate for City Council Ward 3

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Pat Collins is running for Gillette City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Heidi Gross.

Absentee voting begins · Tue, Oct 6, 2026

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Retired cosmetologist who owned her own business and has served on two Senior Center boards.

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
Campaign website: electpatcollins.com

Where Pat Collins stands: positions on the record

Gurley Overpass funding1 sourced position

Says she would combine the $14 million secured and other funds with $20-25 million from the city's savings.
“then take $20-$25 million from $64 million in the city’s savings account”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Housing costs1 sourced position

Says she would work with builders, developers, lenders and city staff to find what makes housing harder to build.
“I would work with local builders, contractors, realtors, developers, lenders, and city staff to see/identify what is making housing more expensive or harder to build.”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

Optional 1% sales tax1 sourced position

Says she would return the 1% to its original intent of infrastructure and emergency services first.
“I would like to go back to the original intent — roads, bridges, infrastructure, and all emergency services first.”
Own statementGillette News Record · Aug 1, 2026

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