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VITA Tax Preparation
2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
FREE Tax Preparation Services Drop-Off and Appointment Options
The Park County Library is excited to partner with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to offer free tax preparation services for individuals, families, and persons with disabilities earning $68,000 or less. This valuable service will be available from January 28 through April 15 at the Cody Library.
How It Works:
Taxpayers can choose to schedule a one-hour in-person consultation or use VITA’s new convenient drop-off service. For the drop-off option, taxpayers can leave their documents in a secure drop box located inside the Cody Library. Once the return is prepared, VITA volunteers will contact the taxpayer to schedule a pickup appointment. During this appointment, taxpayers will review and sign their documents.
Important Note:
Please be aware that VITA does not prepare returns involving the following forms:
Rentals – Schedule E
Farms – Schedule F or Form 4835
Other complicated returns
Appointment Schedule:
In-person and pick-up appointments are available at the following times:
Tuesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (one-hour in-person appointments)
Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (one-hour in-person appointments)
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (half-hour pick-up appointments)
Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (one-hour in-person appointments)
To schedule your appointment, call the Cody Library at 307-527-1880 or email vitaparkcounty@gmail.com.

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City Council Meeting
2025-02-04 19:00, 2025-02-18 19:00, 2025-03-04 19:00, 2025-03-18 19:00
To view previous agenda’s, please visit https://codywy.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=38.
To watch the live meeting or to view previous meeting recordings, visit https://codywy.gov/100/Meeting-Videos.

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Meet Incoming Mayor
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Meet incoming Cody Mayor Lee Ann Reiter.
Take this opportunity to learn more about Ms Reiter, her background, what challenges she anticipates as the new Mayor of Cody, and her priorities for her first year in office.
Following Ms Reiters’ presentation, there will be opportunities for you to ask questions.
PRESENTED BY: Park County Conservative Women
Wednesday February 5th (6pm-7pm) – Grizzly Room – Park County Library

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Cody Planning and Zoning Meeting
2025-02-11 12:00, 2025-02-25 12:00, 2025-03-20 12:00
To view the meeting agenda, visit https://codywy.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/7506.
To watch the live meeting or to view previous meeting recordings, visit https://codywy.gov/100/Meeting-Videos.

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City Council Work Session
2025-02-11 17:30, 2025-02-25 17:30, 2025-03-11 17:30, 2025-03-25 17:30
To view the meeting agenda, please visit https://codywy.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/7633.
To watch the live meeting or to view previous meeting recordings, visit https://codywy.gov/100/Meeting-Videos.

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Holiday Trash Schedule
2025-02-17 00:00
Feb 17th 2025 Trash Schedule:
-Monday Roll-outs will be picked up on Tuesday, February 18th.
-Monday dumpsters will be picked up between Tuesday, February 18th and Wednesday, January 19th.
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County Planning & Zoning Meeting
2025-02-19 13:00
(ALTERNATE EOC MEETING ROOM, COURTHOUSE ADDITION)
Approval of 1/15/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda
McMillan SS-327 Sketch Plan (click for packet)
Regular Agenda
Saddle String Site Plan – continued (click for additional info)
Country Life MS-87 Sketch Plan
Wyo Hoofbeats SUP-272 (click for packet)
Restaurant at Remington Ranch SUP-273 (click for packet)
Agenda: https://parkcounty-wy.gov/wp-content/uploads/Documents/Planning%20and%20Zoning/Documents/20250115_Agenda.pdf

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Convention of the States (COS) and Coffee
2025-02-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Rawhide Coffee, 1155 Sheridan Ave, Cody WY
“Convention of States & Coffee” meets the last Saturday of each month at Rawhide Coffee Shop, 1155 Sheridan Ave. 9:00 am -10:00 am.
Our discussions revolve around Article V of the U.S. Constitution that our Founding Fathers inserted for the purpose of “We the People” to have the legal ability to propose amendments to the Constitution.
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County P&Z Land Use Plan Public Hearing
2025-02-24 18:00, 2025-02-27 16:00, 2025-03-03 10:00, 2025-03-06 18:00
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS – ROUND 2
On January 28th and 29th of 2025, the County held all-day open houses in Cody and Powell to answer questions and gather feedback to consider second-round amendments to the 2015 Park County Development Standards and Regulations. In particular, the open houses focused on gathering preferences on zoning district types and allowable uses in each planning area. To provide more time and opportunity to gather input from those who were unable to attend, the County is hosting six (6) condensed open houses to continue discussions. There will not be formal presentations, however, County representatives will be available within the timeframes stated below to assist attendees and gather feedback.
Visit www.engageparkcounty.com to see updates and follow progress on this important process! We hope to see you along the way.
Thursday, February 20, 2025: 11:30am – 1:30pm at the Meeteetse Conservation District Office, 1906 State St., Meeteetse, WY
Monday, February 24, 2025: 6pm – 8pm at the South Fork Fire Hall, 3 Road 6NQ, Cody, WY
Wednesday, February 26, 2025: 4pm – 6pm at the Grizzly Room, Cody Library, 1500 Heart Mtn St, Cody, WY
Thursday, February 27, 2025: 4pm – 6pm at the Homesteader Meeting Rm, Library @ Fairgrounds, 655 East 5th, Powell, WY
Monday, March 3, 2025: 10am – 2pm at Clark Pioneer Recreation Center, 321 Rd. 1AB, Clark, WY
Thursday, March 6, 2025: 6pm-8pm at Wapiti School Gym, 3167 N HWY, Cody Rescheduled from 2/18/25

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County P&Z Land Use Plan Public Hearing
2025-02-26 16:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street

City Administrator Finalists Meet & Greet
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Olive Glenn Golf Club, Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club | 802 Meadow Lane
The City of Cody is pleased to announce the finalists for the City Administrator position.
The finalists are Robert C. Evans of Lamar, CO, Wayne Reed of Cibolo, TX, and Tony Tolstedt of Spring Hill, TN. To learn more about each candidate’s experience and expertise, please view the full media release via the link below.
Community members are also invited to join us for a special Meet & Greet event with the finalists. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Olive Glenn Country Club. It’s a great opportunity to visit with each candidate and share important feedback.

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Wyoming Legislative Update – Town Hall
2025-03-11 17:30 | The Irma Hotel, The Irma Hotel | 1192 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY
Come and get updates on legislative bills. Bring your questions!

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County Planning & Zoning Meeting
2025-03-19 13:00
Agenda to Come.
Agenda: https://parkcounty-wy.gov/wp-content/uploads/Documents/Planning%20and%20Zoning/Documents/20250115_Agenda.pdf

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Legislative Update
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
What’s Hot and Happening 2025 in CodyPark County Republican Women Hosts Legislative Update Open to the Public
When: March 19th, 6:30p-8:30p Doors open at 6p, Space is limited
Where: Holiday Inn
1701 Sheridan Ave, Cody
Don’t forget about a Raffle Ticket. They will be sold at the door!!!

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Meet & Greet w/ Powell City Councilman – Troy Bray
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
MEET NEW POWELL CITY COUNCILMAN – TROY BRAYLearn about Troys’ background, why he ran for City Councilman, issues he sees impacting the City of Powell now and in the future, and some of his thoughts on the 2024 legislative session. Troy will also answer questions from those in attendance.Tuesday March 25
6pm-7:30pm – Grizzly Room, Park County LibraryOPEN TO ALL CONSERVATIVE WOMEN IN PARK COUNTY

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Planning Area Workshops
2025-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Join us – Planning Area Workshops!
In January, February and early March of this year, Park County hosted eight (8) open houses to kick off the second round of amendments to the Park County, Wyoming, Development Standards and Regulations (DSR). Based upon the input gathered from the open houses and the online questionnaire, “draft” zoning districts were created, including proposed lot sizes and use allowances for public consideration. The County will host six (6) open houses at the end of March to present draft information and gather preliminary input on the new zoning district and use concepts.
March 26, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
Clark Pioneer Recreation Center
321 Rd. 1AB, ClarkMarch 26, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
Heart Mountain Hall at Fairgrounds
655 East 5th St., Powell
March 27, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
Meeteetse Conservation District Office
1906 State St., Meeteetse
March 27, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
Wapiti School Gym
3167 N Hwy, Cody
RESCHEDULED: March 31, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
April 9, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cody Auditorium
1240 Beck Ave., Cody
March 31, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
South Fork Fire Hall
3 Road 6NQ, Cody

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Planning Area Workshops
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00
Join us – Planning Area Workshops!
In January, February and early March of this year, Park County hosted eight (8) open houses to kick off the second round of amendments to the Park County, Wyoming, Development Standards and Regulations (DSR). Based upon the input gathered from the open houses and the online questionnaire, “draft” zoning districts were created, including proposed lot sizes and use allowances for public consideration. The County will host six (6) open houses at the end of March to present draft information and gather preliminary input on the new zoning district and use concepts.
March 26, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
Clark Pioneer Recreation Center
321 Rd. 1AB, Clark
March 26, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
Heart Mountain Hall at Fairgrounds
655 East 5th St., Powell
March 27, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
Meeteetse Conservation District Office
1906 State St., Meeteetse
March 27, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
Wapiti School Gym
3167 N Hwy, Cody
RESCHEDULED: March 31, 2025 11 AM – 1 PM
April 9, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cody Auditorium
1240 Beck Ave., Cody
March 31, 2025 5 PM – 7 PM
South Fork Fire Hall
3 Road 6NQ, Cody

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