The Sheridan City Council meeting on July 21, 2025, focused on budget approvals and the future of the Northeast Wyoming Growth Alliance (NUGA). The council successfully passed the 2026 budget, which included a $15,000 increase requested by a board, maintaining the overall budget at approximately $700,000. A significant point of contention was a proposed 2.5% salary adjustment for five employees, which faced opposition but ultimately passed, resulting in increased employee satisfaction during challenging economic times.

Additionally, discussions centered around NUGA, an organization that has been inactive since before 2020. The council is considering dissolving NUGA, which has approximately $229,000 in funds split among Sheridan, Gillette, Buffalo, and Johnson County First. The council aims to clarify the status of Johnson County First and explore the possibility of redistributing the funds back to the respective entities, as NUGA has not fulfilled its original purpose of promoting economic development in the region.

In other news, Chief Harnish is recovering well from health issues and is gradually returning to work, with support from the fire department and the community. The council expressed optimism about his recovery and the overall progress of city initiatives.