About the Lodging Tax & Tourism Joint Powers Board:
The Lodging Tax & Tourism Joint Powers Board is authorized pursuant to Wyoming State Statutes §39-6-412 through 417. The Platte County Lodging Tax Joint powers board was created to provide for the promotion of travel and tourism within Platte County and to administer the expenditure and distribution of lodging sales tax revenues. In 2014 the voters of Platte County approved a 3% lodging tax for the purpose of promoting local travel and tourism, pursuant to Wyoming State Statute §39-15-204(a)(ii). Every four years (2020, 2024, 2028, etc.) at the general election County residents are asked whether to continue that lodging tax, pursuant to §39-15-203(a)(v)(C). The Lodging Tax & Tourism Joint Powers Board consists of five board members. Wheatland, Guernsey, Glendo, Chugwater, and Platte County each appoint a representative to that board.
For more information, please read the Joint Powers Board Agreement and By-Laws, which are listed at the bottom of this page in a folder titled "Foundational Documents."
Meeting Dates:
The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM at the Platte County Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center at 65 16th Street in Wheatland.
Visitor Center Address:
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Board Members:
Jeston Cundall, Chairman, Glendo Representative, Term Ends 12/31/2027
Philip Ellis, Vice-Chair, Chugwater Representative, Term Ends 12/31/2026
Cindy Witt, Treasurer, County Representative, Term Ends 12/31/2028
Lori Ibarra, Guernsey Representative, Term Ends 12/31/2028
Keri Ashenhurst, Wheatland Representative, Term Ends 12/31/2027
Meeting Minutes:
For meeting minutes please contact Board Secretary Joan Ibarra by emailing joaniemac22@gmail.com.