In the Wyoming governor 2026 race, I’m asking families to expect something better than bigger budgets and slower lines. We can be something different—a state that is light enough to let people breathe and strong enough to stand guard where it counts. That starts with a practical plan for smaller, smarter government that serves people first.
Every Dollar Has a Job—No Passengers (Hybrid, Phased Approach)
Zero-based thinking works when you phase it in. We’ll use a hybrid model: each year, the highest-impact 20–25% of programs undergo a deep, ground-up review, while the rest use priority-based and performance budgeting. This keeps services moving while we rebuild to the studs where it matters most. If a dollar can’t plainly explain its job in service to Wyoming families, it gets reassigned or completely eliminated. With a goal to complete all departments in my first term to the idea of zero based budgeting. This approach is labor intensive we will need to do it a piece at a time.
Simple “Dollar Job Cards” for Clarity
Every program completes a one-page Dollar Job Card—purpose, legal authority, people served, unit cost, outcomes, total cost, and funding sources. No binders. No bureaucracy. Just clarity the public can read and trust.
Sunset What’s Stale, Strengthen What Works
Nothing should run on autopilot. With sunset reviews, programs that prove value continue—leaner and clearer. Those that don’t are redesigned, consolidated, or respectfully retired. That isn’t cruelty; it’s stewardship—and it’s how we lower the burden on families and small businesses that create real value.
One-Stop Permits with Predictable Timelines
Time is money for working people. We’ll stand up a one-stop permit portal with guaranteed review timelines and third-party review options when queues get long. Safety stays non-negotiable; speed becomes a promise. That means more homes near jobs, more storefronts on Main Street, and fewer projects stuck in limbo.
Publish Plain-English Scorecards
If government is working, people should be able to see it. We’ll post public dashboards—dollars in, services delivered, turnaround times, outcomes. Sunshine builds trust. Results keep it.
Regulate with Clarity, Not Gotchas
Small businesses have families, not legal departments. We’ll consolidate duplicative rules and offer compliance-by-design checklists so doing the right thing is the easy thing—once, not five times.
Focus on Real Harm, Not Paperwork
We’ll target enforcement against real harms—fraud, violence, exploitation—while ending the habit of treating paperwork mistakes like crimes. That restores proportionality and lets law enforcement focus on protecting people.
Share Savings with the Front Line
Agencies that find verified, recurring savings keep a fair share for frontline tools, hard-to-fill roles, and workload-reducing tech. When teams see the benefits, they lean in—and families feel the difference.
Our North Star: Faith, Family, Freedom, and the Future
These aren’t slogans; they’re decision rules.
- Faith calls us to honesty and humility.
- Family keeps us focused on kitchen-table reality.
- Freedom means fewer permissions and more trust.
- The Future demands systems our kids won’t have to fix again.
Wyoming doesn’t need a “Club No” or a rubber stamp. We need the Do It Right camp—clear purpose, measured outcomes, transparent dollars, and solutions that last. That’s how we Give Freedom Back—because real freedom doesn’t need permission.
Call to Action:
What’s one process—permits, benefits, licensing—that needs a teardown and rebuild? Tell me. Together, let’s Be Something Different and build a Wyoming that serves people first.
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FAQ (adds long-tail search for “wyoming gubernatorial election 2026”)
Q1: How is this different from traditional budgeting in Wyoming?
It’s hybrid and phased—we rebuild high-impact programs from zero while keeping the rest running on priority and performance budgeting. Agencies aren’t overwhelmed, and families see results sooner.
Q2: Does this mean cuts to essential services?
No. We target duplication and low-value spending first, protect front-line services, and reinvest verified savings where families feel it—like faster permits and simpler processes.
Q3: How will the public track progress?
Through plain-English dashboards showing dollars, outcomes, and turnaround times. Sunshine and results—side by side.