April 3, 2024 |
Photo – Carbon County courthouse – Bigfoot99 file photo
The remodeled Carbon County Courthouse won the praises of an important county official this week.
In May of 2019, Carbon County voters approved a special purpose tax, otherwise known as the 6th Penny Tax, to pay for specific county and municipal projects. The county set aside $8 million of the tax money to update and increase security at the Carbon County Courthouse and Carbon Buildings in Rawlins.
Following three years of construction, the newly renovated Carbon County Courthouse reopened last May.
During yesterday’s Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting, District Judge Honorable Dawnessa Snyder was present on behalf of the Courthouse Security Committee. Judge Snyder thanked the board for making courthouse security a priority. The district judge said the Carbon County Courthouse is equal to any other courthouse in the state.
Judge Snyder said the Carbon County government is one of the best in Wyoming. The district judge praised the ability of the entire organization to work together.
Judge Snyder also complimented Sheriff Alex Bakken. The district judge said Sheriff Bakken helps keep everyone in the courthouse safe.
Last month, county officials, in conjunction with the Rawlins Police Department, held an active assailant drill in the courthouse. Judge Snyder said plans are in place to implement security measures for specific portions of the courthouse.
Judge Snyder thanked the county commissioners once again for supporting the courthouse renovation project.
The district judge said the Wyoming Supreme Court has recognized the security improvements made to the Carbon County Courthouse.
Commission Chairwoman Sue Jones said she was proud that they were able to save the 84-year-old building.
Judge Snyder said Carbon County has the most beautiful courthouse in the state of Wyoming.
