Casper voters have filled four seats on the City Council, selecting two incumbents and two newcomers who ran on platforms of housing affordability, fiscal responsibility and strong public services. The results reflect community priorities for families and responsible municipal management.
Ward I – Brett Hobda wins with a narrow majority
Ward I voters awarded Brett Hobda 1,871 votes, or 50.9% of the total, edging out challenger Jessie Bell, who received 1,785 votes. A retired architect and planner, Hobda highlighted three core goals: making homes more affordable for young families, maintaining disciplined municipal spending, and encouraging economic development. He cited his 35‑year background overseeing large‑scale K‑12 education facilities and his involvement with the Downtown Casper Business Association, the Casper Historic Preservation Commission and the ART 321 board. Hobda said he will work to reduce construction barriers that keep families from buying homes while keeping the city’s budget in check.
Ward II – Incumbent Michael Bond re‑elected
Incumbent Councilor Michael Bond secured re‑election with 2,484 votes, representing 54.92% of the Ward II vote, defeating Shane True, who earned 1,964 votes. Bond, a retired teacher and school administrator with more than three decades of public‑service experience, identified rising water, sewer and trash costs as a key concern for residents on fixed or limited incomes. He pledged to preserve essential public‑safety and infrastructure services, to scrutinize spending to avoid costly deferred maintenance, and to stay accessible to constituents.
Ward III – Two seats filled by Brandy Haskins and Terry Wingerter
Voters in Ward III selected incumbent Brandy Haskins and former councilor Terry Wingerter for the two available seats. Haskins received 2,518 votes, while Wingerter garnered 2,195 votes. Their opponents, Kaycee Wiita and Kathryn Morgan, earned 1,586 and 1,647 votes respectively.
Haskins, a member of the Finance Committee and participant in more than ten municipal workgroups, campaigned on expanding police and fire staffing, using voter‑approved taxes for capital projects, and leveraging Tax Increment Financing to attract private investment. She also highlighted community fundraising that supports amenities such as the local ice rink and ski lift without placing the full financial burden on taxpayers.
Wingerter, a former city councilor and Natrona County commissioner, emphasized his experience overseeing 28 local‑government budgets. He focused on maintaining streets, funding emergency services and ensuring reliable utilities, while promising to remain accessible and responsive to constituent concerns.
What the new council means for Casper
The newly elected council members share a common emphasis on protecting families from rising costs and preserving essential services. Their combined experience in education, public safety, finance and local‑government budgeting positions them to address the city’s growth challenges while upholding fiscal discipline.
All results are unofficial until certified by the Natrona County and Wyoming state canvassing boards. Voters can review the full list of local race outcomes on the county elections website.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
