The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – Nov. 28, 2025
Published on November 28, 2025
Our community got to say goodbye to Councilman Scott Roybal last Friday afternoon. His funeral was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral and it was heartwarming to see the huge turnout to show their respect to Scott and his family. The church was beautiful, music inspiring, and his brother made us all laugh with his stories about the Scott we all knew and loved. Rest in peace brother!
Our Governing Body approved applying for a Business Ready Community Grant to support an affordable housing project during our meeting on Monday night. The team that is going to be building the project was in town to testify at the meeting. I enjoyed getting to sitting down with them to talk about the housing market and the challenges faced by communities around the world. I learned they are building affordable housing in war-torn Ukraine, fire-ravaged Hawaii, and now here in Cheyenne. Having the Wasatch Group’s expertise is a blessing and I can’t wait to cut the ribbon and see families moving into a quality place to live that they can afford.
Larry Wolfe took the oath of office to become the newest City Council member representing Ward 1. He was selected to finish Councilman Scott Roybal’s term of office and is excited to represent all of Ward 1. During his first meeting, his experience was critical in helping City Council navigate the discussion regarding an ordinance regulating door-to-door solicitors. Welcome to our City Council team, Larry.
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is charged with helping our communities build strong and sustainable economies. Their tools are designed to mitigate the binding constraints holding back our local economic efforts. I joined a meeting with two members of the WBC board of directors to discuss ways the City might do a better job of matching our projects with the opportunities provided by the WBC to support economic development efforts. Helping grow our economy and providing opportunities for our children and grandchildren to choose to stay and work in Cheyenne is something I will always take time to learn more about. I appreciate the collaboration.
Firefighting is a physically challenging career. When a firefighter is injured and unable to return to work, we have a sick bank available to help provide them time to heal. The sick bank committee, made up of the mayor, fire chief, and union president, work together administer the program. We met this week to discuss an application to the sick bank and determine eligibility. I am happy we have a program to support deserving employees.
Councilman Segrave has been leading the City Council goal of looking at development possibilities on the eastern end of the Belvoir Ranch. Purchased in 2003, the Belvoir Ranch has great development potential. We have been approached by a couple of companies interested in developing that part of the ranch. I have no idea how their interest will pan out, but it is exciting to see some positive momentum on this goal.
I did want to update you on the trails we are building on the western side of the Belvoir Ranch. I was recently part of a tour in the area. The trailhead construction is now complete and the trail system will be ready for use in the spring. I can’t wait to open the ranch to the public and see what you all think.
Kishore Kodru has started a new commercial building on West Allison Road in south Cheyenne. It will include a new Cold Stone Creamery, coffee shop, day care, and a Jumping Jack’s bounce house. He stopped by to give me an update on the construction progress. The best part was his three-year-old daughter who fell asleep during our meeting – so cute. I love the Founder’s Favorite at Cold Stone and I’m looking forward to the grand opening. Cheyenne is blessed to have so many innovative entrepreneurs investing in our community, creating jobs and improving our quality of life. Thank you!
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love the food, family time, football, playing cards, and cooking the meal. I even like cleaning up the kitchen at the end of the day. All this without the pressure to buy presents that comes with Christmas makes it my favorite. I write the Mayor’s Minute every Thursday evening, and as I write this week, I find myself being thankful for so much in my life. I am blessed to have the privilege of serving as mayor of this great city, working with an amazing team at the City focused on serving our residents, a generous community of volunteers who make Cheyenne a great place to live, and the love of my wife and family. So much to be thankful for. I want to say thank you to everyone who helped make sure families in need felt the love this Thanksgiving season. Cheyenne is truly a great place to live.
Happy Thanksgiving!