Fremont County library flap, a symptom of broader property tax pains, angers patrons

Fremont County library flap, a symptom of broader property tax pains, angers patrons

This story is part of a WyoFile series looking at the impacts of property tax reductions across the state. Belt tightening was the mandate in Fremont County this spring in response to a multi-million-dollar drop in tax revenue. Commissioners, the bearer of bad news, asked county departments to contemplate 10% budget cuts with measures like leaving open positions vacant, raising fees or eliminating costs.  So when news broke that the library syst…