Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Green River Mayor & City Council Election 2026
4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatCity Council Ward 1
1 seatCity Council Ward 2
1 seatVoters citywide elect the mayor; each of three wards elects one council member in this cycle, each with two candidates.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Eric Barlow · Republican
- Kenneth R. Casner · Democratic
- Rebecca Bextel · Constitution
- U.S. Senate
- Harriet Hageman · Republican
- James Byrd · Democratic
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Auditor · State Treasurer · Superintendent of Public Instruction
- U.S. HouseAt large: one seat for the whole state
- State SenateOn the ballot in only part of Green River this year: District 13 (85% of Green River residents)
- House of RepresentativesDistrict 60 (75% of Green River residents) · District 18 (15%) · District 39 (10%)
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Teton Tank water tank loan3 sourced facts
Where it standsA $3,000,000 state loan for the Teton Tank rehabilitation was tabled on August 4, 2026 and is on the October 6, 2026 council agenda.
What's on the tableWhether to take the $3,000,000 state loan for the Teton Tank rehabilitation project.
- The agenda says the state board approved the city's application on June 8, 2026 and the loan would be repaid with increased user fees under the 2025 Rate Design Study. Green River City Council agenda, October 6, 2026 · Oct 6, 2026
- On July 7, 2026 a motion to approve the loan agreement died for lack of a second. Green River City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
- On August 4, 2026 the council voted 5-1 to table the loan agreement to get more information. Green River City Council minutes, August 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026
02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts
Where it standsSeveral candidates name water and sewer bills as a top concern.
What's on the tableHow the next council sets and explains water and sewer rates.
- The October 6, 2026 agenda says the Teton Tank loan would be repaid with increased user fees in accordance with the 2025 Rate Design Study. Green River City Council agenda, October 6, 2026 · Oct 6, 2026
- Tom Murphy names rising water and sewage treatment costs among the most pressing issues. Wyo4News
- Paul D. Stevens says he will address the rate determination algorithm. Wyo4News
03City budget and revenue2 sourced facts
Where it standsMayoral candidates describe falling revenue and a need to balance the budget.
What's on the tableHow the city balances its budget and sets spending priorities.
- Stan Blake says the city needs a balanced budget without dipping into reserves. Green River Star · Aug 6, 2026
- Phil Stanton cites population and revenue declines among his priorities. Green River Star · Aug 6, 2026
04City governance structure3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city is run by a mayor and six council members with a City Administrator.
What's on the tableWhether to keep or change how the city is governed.
- The city's council page says the governing body is a mayor and six council members, two for each of three wards. City of Green River
- On February 3, 2026 the council voted 4-2 to extend the City Administrator's contract, with Councilmembers Maser and Williams voting against. Green River City Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026
- Phil Stanton says he supports overhauling the city's governing structure. Green River Star · Aug 6, 2026
05Economic growth and tax base2 sourced facts
Where it standsCandidates point to tourism, housing and development as ways to grow the city.
What's on the tableWhich growth priorities the council backs.
- Michael Shane Shutran says he wants to continue promoting tourism and economic development. Wyo4News
- Paul D. Stevens says he will seek to expand new affordable housing and development. Green River Star · Aug 6, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Ronald L. Williams did not return the Wyo4News candidate questionnaire. Wyo4News
Council minutes name only dissenting members on some votes, so only those members' no votes are stated for those items. Green River City Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026
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1. What should the council do about the $3,000,000 state loan for the Teton Tank rehabilitation?
2. How should the city handle water and sewer rates?
3. How should the city balance its budget as revenue falls?
4. Where should the city focus to grow its economy?
Key dates
- Absentee ballots available; early absentee voting at the county courthouse beginsSweetwater County Clerk · Aug 13, 2026Oct 6, 2026
- Green River City Council and Mayoral Political Forum, Western Wyoming College Green River Center, 6-8 p.m.Wyo4News · Oct 2, 2026Oct 7, 2026
- Last day to register with the County Clerk or City Clerks (after this, register and vote absentee, or register at the polls)Sweetwater County Clerk · Aug 13, 2026Oct 19, 2026
- General Election Day (absentee ballots must reach the County Clerk by 7:00 p.m.)Sweetwater County Clerk · Aug 13, 2026Nov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Robert Berg, Sherry Bushman, Jessica Maser4 on this ballot
7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The county proclamation lists one mayor and three councilmen, one for each of Wards I, II and III, each for four years. Sweetwater County Clerk · Aug 13, 2026
- The city's council page says the governing body is a mayor and six council members, with two members for each of three wards. City of Green River
- The city's council page says the Mayor has all the powers and duties of a Council member. City of Green River
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