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Local Government in Wyoming
How local government works in Wyoming, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Wyoming’s Local Wiki pages below.
Wyoming's 23 counties are governed by an elected Board of County Commissioners (three or five members) holding combined legislative and executive power over the county budget and policy. The elected County Clerk serves as clerk of the board, records deeds, and runs elections, making the Clerk's office the usual first stop for meeting records and most public documents.
Local government in Wyoming
- County governments23
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages99
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts55
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts638
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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