Commission approves advertising proposal with Newsletter Journal up to $6,459
February 08, 2025 | Weston County, Wyoming
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The commission voted to accept an advertising proposal from the Newsletter Journal for up to $6,459 in 2025 advertising spend.
Kim Dean, representing the Newsletter Journal, outlined the paper’s reach, the types of county notices typically published (courthouse closures, job openings, delinquent tax lists) and historical spending levels. Commissioners questioned the per‑column‑inch rate compared with the Western County Gazette—whose bid had previously been accepted as the county’s official legal paper—but allowed the additional advertising on the grounds of broader readership and supplementary reach.
A motion to approve the NewsLetter Journal's advertising up to the proposed $6,459 was moved, seconded and approved after discussion. Several commissioners said they prefer handling advertising purchases on a case‑by‑case basis as budget pressures continue, and the board stressed the county will continue to seek competitive bids for any contracted services.
Staff will track actual advertising costs against the approved amount and report back if costs approach the authorized cap.
Kim Dean, representing the Newsletter Journal, outlined the paper’s reach, the types of county notices typically published (courthouse closures, job openings, delinquent tax lists) and historical spending levels. Commissioners questioned the per‑column‑inch rate compared with the Western County Gazette—whose bid had previously been accepted as the county’s official legal paper—but allowed the additional advertising on the grounds of broader readership and supplementary reach.
A motion to approve the NewsLetter Journal's advertising up to the proposed $6,459 was moved, seconded and approved after discussion. Several commissioners said they prefer handling advertising purchases on a case‑by‑case basis as budget pressures continue, and the board stressed the county will continue to seek competitive bids for any contracted services.
Staff will track actual advertising costs against the approved amount and report back if costs approach the authorized cap.
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