Rock Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rick
Milonas
Rick Milonas is running for mayor of Rock Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Max Mickelson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Max MickelsonIncumbent
- 02Rick MilonasYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Rock Springs native, business owner, real estate developer and Ward 1 city councilman.
On the record: Rick Milonas
9 sourced01Ward boundaries1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 2026-05 redrawing the four ward boundaries (passed 7-2, May 2026).
Council voteRock Springs City Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Transparency1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 2026-81, a public transparency and council/mayor activity reporting policy (passed 7-2, June 2026).
Council voteRock Springs City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 2026-69 setting water rates and Resolution 2026-70 setting the sewer rate (both passed, June 2026).
Council voteRock Springs City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link
04City budget2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution 2026-72, the 2026-2027 pay plan and insurance benefits for department heads and non-bargaining employees (passed, June 2026).
Council voteRock Springs City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link
Said at an August 2026 forum that, if elected, he would audit every department and reinvest savings into deferred maintenance.
audit every department, find savings, and reinvest them into deferred maintenance that keeps stacking up around town”
Forum answerRocket MinerLink
05Historic horse racing approval1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-08, a local approval process for simulcasting and pari-mutuel wagering including historic horse racing terminals (passed 9-0, June 2026).
Council voteRock Springs City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Civic Center1 sourced position
Said at an August 2026 forum that he wants to keep the Civic Center open.
The Civic Center is a big part of downtown and that’s one of the reasons why I want to keep it open”
Forum answerRocket MinerLink
07Property tax measure1 sourced position
Said at an October 2026 forum that he supports the property tax ballot initiative.
I don't think people should be taxed on their home until the day they die”
Forum answerRocket MinerLink
08Downtown1 sourced position
Said at a July 2026 forum that he would like to invest in downtown.
I’d like to invest in downtown”
Forum answerRocket MinerLink
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City budget
In their words
Said at an August 2026 forum that, if elected, he would audit every department and reinvest savings into deferred maintenance.
On the record
Voted no on Resolution 2026-72, the 2026-2027 pay plan and insurance benefits for department heads and non-bargaining employees (passed, June 2026).
Jun 16, 2026 ·Rock Springs City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
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