Kaycee Wiita, a candidate for Casper City Council Ward III, recently responded to a questionnaire about her candidacy. Wiita identified the most crucial challenges facing her constituents as inflation, affordable housing, public safety, economic diversification, and failing infrastructure.

Addressing Challenges

Wiita expressed support for continuing to prioritize infrastructure repairs and exploring innovative ways to offset the costs. She also praised the city’s efforts to address affordable housing by selling unnecessary city-owned buildings to developers. Additionally, Wiita acknowledged the importance of Casper’s police force and fire department, while also recognizing the need to mitigate the adverse effects of gaming revenue.

Wiita emphasized the need for residents to become educated about potential companies relocating to Casper, asking questions, and seeking clarification when necessary. She also stressed the importance of diversifying the economy and protecting the community’s land, water, wildlife, and fisheries.

Qualifications

Wiita highlighted her qualifications, including being a small business owner who relocated her business to Casper. She is also involved in various Casper organizations, such as the Advance Casper Board of Directors, Wyoming Community Foundation, and The Lyric Board of Directors. Wiita has over 30 years of experience as an Accredited Public Relations Professional, mainly in financial services and non-profit organizations.

Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.