The Wyoming House of Representative is the lower house of the state legislature. Similar to the U.S. House of Representatives, they work with Senators to create laws, set the state budget, and determine state tax rates. State Representatives are elected to a two-year term with no term limits.
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Jessica Crowder for HD 43
Campaign Phone
307-286-4481
I’m running for House District 43 because this community deserves a conservative leader who puts people first. Wyoming’s legacy industries and new businesses taking root here deserve thoughtful support. I believe we maintain and create opportunity by respecting the people who live here and the land that sustains us. I grew up on a ranch and now raise my family in Laramie County, where we run a ranch and small business, so I understand the challenges facing families, landowners, and employers. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture, land management, and public policy, I’ve supported working lands, defended local interests, and strengthened communities. I’m prepared to approach this work with diligence and steadiness.
Property taxes have risen, adding pressure to the pocketbooks of Wyoming people. I understand that strain. At the same time, I’m concerned a 50% reduction in property taxes would severely undermine services we all rely on—education, safe roads, and special districts such as fire protection, weed and pest control, and senior services. If this measure passes, the state may have to consider a backfill to offset the loss of local revenue. But that approach is not a long term solution. Forward thinking Wyoming officials have built our “rainy day” funds and invested carefully to create lasting value for the state and its people. These reserves, while impressive, cannot sustain extended backfills without jeopardizing Wyoming’s financial stability.
I do not support broad efforts to sell or exchange public lands. Our federal lands provide real value to Wyoming — from recreation to livestock grazing to mineral development. I support multiple use and will continue working to ensure these lands remain productive, accessible working lands. Wyoming’s state trust lands are also vital, offering recreation, business opportunities, and critical revenue for our schools. While I oppose sweeping efforts to dispose of these lands, I recognize there may be individual cases where selling or transferring a parcel is in the best interest of Wyoming’s people, and those situations should be carefully evaluated. I understand the balance required to manage working lands responsibly for future generations.
The Legislature made significant changes to the structure of public education for the first time in many years. These changes increased funding to schools, which I believe is necessary to meet the needs of teachers and students. Wyoming’s children will be the ones who carry this state forward, and they must have a strong education to meet the challenges of the future. At the same time, the new structure has created disadvantages for extracurricular activities and other programs that play an important role in learning beyond the traditional classroom. I am committed to working with the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration and others to improve the current funding model so it better supports the full spectrum of student needs.
There is a wide range of social services and public funds contribute to many of those services. Investments in social services have the potential to stimulate the economy, improve health and family stability, and return the investment with engaged citizens. Public funds should be used for social services for those who need them. Such investments must be strategic and consider available funding, ensuring predictable funding and known results.
