In The News

Widespread development of data centers nationwide, including locally here in Cheyenne, has raised concerns about the impact on local infrastructure, security, and alignment with our long-term community well-being. To ensure these concerns are properly evaluated, Mark is sponsoring a 12-month moratorium on new data center construction. This pause is not anti-growth; it gives our city the time to analyze future power needs, water demand, land use, and security implications of data center growth in our community before committing to a future we cannot reverse. Read more below.

Mark recently attended Shen Yuen’s performance in Cheyenne, commending the group for their dedication to pre-Communist Chinese culture and heritage shared through music and dance. Read more to learn why leaders and audiences alike say the experience leaves a lasting impression.

Mark recently voted to repeal the Cheyenne Stormwater Fee that was scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2026, before it was delayed until April. The stormwater fee would have imposed a charge on property owners at a rate of 24 cents per 100 square feet of hard surface per month. Mark expressed concern over the effect this would have on many businesses in town, pointing out that Union Pacific Railroad’s monthly fee would have been $18,433, with smaller businesses having to accommodate $33-50 fees. Read more in the article below.

Mark recently voiced his opposition to the proposed budgetary increase for the renovation design of the Municipal Court Building, and renovation of the former Laramie County Senior Citizens Activity Center at 2101 Thomes Ave. The proposed increase would only cover the design of the renovation, not the construction. With the $22 Million Municipal Building renovation set to appear on ballots, Mark voiced concern about premature spending on this project before knowing how the public will vote. Read more in the article below.

Mark initiated the amendment that will allow Cheyenne property owners more freedom to build and rent property without residing on the property. This amendment will help address the lack of housing in the city and supports the Planning and Development Departments. Read more in the article below.

A Cheyenne resident wrote a letter to the editor in the Cheyenne Tribune Eagle expressing their concern about the new Administrative Inspection Warrants Ordinance and its lack of strict limitations that create constitutional concerns. The author commends Mark Moody, Dr. Rinne and Dr. Aldrich for their opposition to the proposed ordinance.

In a recent letter to the editor in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, a Cheyenne citizen voiced his frustration that the Cheyenne City Council seemed unresponsive to feedback on a new administrative inspection warrants ordinance while commending Mark Moody specifically for his vocal opposition to the ordinance, and Dr. Aldrich and Dr. Rinne for listening to the public’s concerns.

Mark Moody recently voted against a $2.2 million housing grant request due to concerns over the parent organization’s ties to private equity. Keeping to his campaign promises, Mark firmly believes private equity firms have no place in residential housing. Read more using the link below.

In light of the shooting that claimed the life of Charlie Kirk, Mark wrote a letter to the editor of Cowboy State Daily calling young conservatives to “…not to be silenced and continue to engage others they disagree with just as Charlie did…”. Read the full letter to the editor using the link below.

Mark recently called in and spoke with Representative Harriet Hageman during her interview on C-SPAN to express concern over green energy subsidies and to find out how the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will affect them. Watch the video to learn more.