This Makes Cents
The This Makes Cents Blog is written by the Campbell County Penny Power Coalition, a volunteer group of citizens who believe in the positive difference that the 1% sales tax brings to Campbell County, Wyoming. We’re looking to engage you in conversation, but we do ask that you do so in a polite and respectful way. Please avoid comments that are profane, offensive or inappropriate. Such comments that are posted on this site are blocked.
Letter: Nonprofits save taxpayers’ money
Thank you Margie McWilliams for your recent letter to the editor in the Gillette News Record about the 1% sales tax in Campbell County, Wyoming. I want to start with one of my favorite quotes: “Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world,...
Penny Power funds the Boys and Girls Club!
The Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County was featured in the Gillette News Record. The Boys and Girls Club receives $119,500 from the Optional 1% Sales Tax, which among other things, helps keep low membership and daily visit fees. Taken from the article: "A lot of...
Letter: Information on 1 Percent is a click away
Thank you Shawna McDonald for your recent letter to the editor in the Gillette News Record about the 1% sales tax in Campbell County, Wyoming. Information on 1 Percent is a click away There seems to still be some misinformation out there about the Optional 1 Percent...
Letter: The need for 1 Percent tax remains
Thank you Suzie Skinner for your recent letter to the editor in the Gillette News Record about the 1% sales tax in Campbell County, Wyoming. I am completely dumbfounded and disappointed in the people who claimed to be “FOR” the Optional 1 Percent Sales Tax during all...
Community is better with 1 Percent tax
Regarding the Optional 1 Percent Sales Tax, it appears that there are those who have a problem with it becoming permanent. Maybe one day, the people will “vote” it to be permanent. Maybe they will “vote” to keep it on a ballot time and time again. I just hope it is...
Penny Power provides critical help to Gillette Reproductive Health
Penny Power provides critical help to Gillette Reproductive Health, as outlined in a Gillette News Record Article. Taken from the article: “Gillette Reproductive Health relies partially on the Optional 1 Percent Sales Tax. For the past five years, Carroll has...
Coffee and Conversation with the City of Gillette
The April 23 Coffee and Conversation is with Geno Palazzari, the Communications Manager with the City of Gillette at Coffee Beanery in Gillette, Wyoming. We discussed how the City uses their funds from Penny Power. Make sure to watch the video below, or on our...
Who pays for the 1% sales tax and what is taxable in Campbell County, Wyoming?
• Anyone who buys taxable goods in Campbell County contributes to the total collected. Guests to our county, tourists, and part-time residents will cover some of the tax burden as well. • The 1% sales tax applies to taxable goods purchased within Campbell County,...
Coffee and Conversation Live on Facebook April 23
Penny Power Coalition members are going LIVE on Facebook on Monday, April 23 at 3:15 pm with @City of Gillette (Government) Communications Manager Geno Palazzari to have some friendly discussion about the 1% sales tax. We'll chat about how the City uses its 1% funds,...
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