Voters will decided between three candidates running for two seats available on Thermopolis Town Council

On November 3, voters will have three candidates to choose from for two open positions on the Thermopolis Town Council.

They are Bill Malloy and Dusty Lewis, who are both running for re-election, and Bradyn Harvey.

In a recent interview, Malloy said, “Because of the times we’re going through with budget cuts and everything and the big project with landfill, we need experience and continuity on the council. I’ve got more experience than anybody on the council, actually, including the mayor and all members, with 16 years, eight years as mayor and eight years in the council. Plus over 100 credit hours of government leadership training. I think that’s one of the biggest things that are important right now.”

Malloy has been in Thermopolis for 55 years. He was born and raised in Laramie and graduated from the University of Wyoming. He taught music in Thermopolis for 42 years and was a substitute teacher for 13 years.

Candidate Bradyn Harvey said that his main concern for the town is its financial future. He said that “due to our recent economic collapse brought on by the outbreak of the coronavirus, fiscal responsibility must be of our utmost importance.” 

Harvey added, “We are dedicated to the town of Thermopolis. I’m a hard-working individual, having worked in the oil fields for 10 years. I take pride in my work in the oil field. I can serve as a council member because I am honest, I have great integrity, I support our local law enforcement and am wholehearted against big government. I love the town of Thermopolis and I want what is best for it in every way.” 

Candidate Dusty Lewis said he is “a big believer in Thermopolis and I think that we as a town we have a lot that we offer. We have a lot more we can offer, both to the residents and visitors. I want to continue to see that the town grows rather than diminish. We want Thermopolis to be a great place to live, to visit and enjoy.” 

Lewis added, “I want the money the town brings in to be spent on things the town needs to address, and there’s basic needs that obviously had to be done one way or another. And they come at a cost. The money we collect should be spent responsibly and on the things the town needs the most.”