Lander Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Missy
White
Missy White, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lander in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michelle B. Motherway.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michelle B. Motherway
- 02Missy WhiteYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Lander since March 2025, after 6.5 years as a Lander City Council member. She was first elected to the council in 2018.
In the Aug. 18 primary, Michelle B. Motherway received 1,089 votes for mayor, Missy White 1,053 and Alan McOmie 406. County 10 · Aug 19, 2026
On the record: Missy White
8 sourced01Sales tax1 sourced position
Supports the 3/4% sales tax and says visitor spending will contribute significantly.
I’m in favor, and this is the only option for raising sufficient funding that doesn’t depend wholly on residents.”
Own statementCounty 10 · Aug 14, 2026Link
02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Says the 7% water and 9% sewer rate increases let the city leverage millions of dollars in low-cost loans for infrastructure.
Own statementCounty 10 · Aug 14, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Says she worked with city staff to get $500,000 to offset sewer, water and sidewalk costs for infill housing development.
Own statementCounty 10 · Aug 14, 2026Link
04Liquor licensing2 sourced positions
as reported by County 10; not a direct quote
Said the Title 2 liquor code changes give license holders more protections by better defining violations, and that license holders were invited to the first meeting.
Forum answerCounty 10 · Oct 10, 2026Link
Cast the tie-breaking vote for Resolution 1390, allowing open containers of alcohol in city limits on July 4, 2026 (June 2026).
Council voteCity of Lander · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Transparency1 sourced position
Pointed to posted agendas and livestreamed, recorded council meetings, and asked residents what more the city could do.
Please tell us what else we can do to make the actions of city government open to you and more known to you.”
Forum answerCounty 10 · Oct 10, 2026Link
06City fees1 sourced position
Cast the tie-breaking vote for Resolution 1388, the 2026-27 city fee schedule (passed after a 2-2 council tie, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Lander · Jun 16, 2026Link
07Priorities1 sourced position
Lists seeking outside money for roads, water and sewer, more transparency, and work with partners on workforce housing as her priorities.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of Fremont CountyLink
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Missy White: their words and their votes on the same issue
Liquor licensing
In their words
Said the Title 2 liquor code changes give license holders more protections by better defining violations, and that license holders were invited to the first meeting.
Oct 10, 2026 ·as reported by County 10; not a direct quote ·County 10 · Oct 10, 2026
On the record
Cast the tie-breaking vote for Resolution 1390, allowing open containers of alcohol in city limits on July 4, 2026 (June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·City of Lander · Jun 16, 2026
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