House Rep Williams gives overview of last week’s legislation

Paul Collins
Posted 1/29/25

NIOBRARA COUNTY - Lusk residents received an opportunity to share their views and concerns with a local representative on Saturday, January 25, when House District Two representative J.D. Williams stopped by Legends Bar and Grill.

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House Rep Williams gives overview of last week’s legislation

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NIOBRARA COUNTY - Lusk residents received an opportunity to share their views and concerns with a local representative on Saturday, January 25, when House District Two representative J.D. Williams stopped by Legends Bar and Grill.

With the close of the first two weeks of the State Legislature’s general session, Williams wanted an opportunity to talk to his constituents regarding the issues they feel are most pressing. The representative went from table to table, speaking to Lusk residents about political matters that affect Niobrara County residents. According to Williams, meetings with the public provide a chance to listen to those who placed him in office.

“I work for House District Two,” Williams told the Herald. “That’s my boss. I don’t care what some political action groups voting recommendations are. That’s not on my radar. I don’t check in with them. I check in with the people from House District Two. I think we can get misled when we are checking in with a lobbying group or checking with some national organization. I don’t work for those guys.”

A rancher and cowboy known for his management of the Four Three Ranch, Williams first represented House District Two from October 22, 2021 to January 10, 2023. After winning against Allen Slagle in last year’s election, Williams made his return to House District Two. Williams champions frugality in the economic realm and protection of Wyoming’s chief industries, such as coal, oil, gas, agriculture, and tourism. The representative took time out on Saturday to speak about all of these issues, but also talked to locals about property taxes, education, and wide variety of other topics that Niobrara County residents believe to be important.

“Our representatives in Cheyenne aren’t doing this,” said Williams. They watch the news and make their decisions off of that. I don’t watch the news. My experts are at home.”

In addition to Lusk, Williams also visited with people in Newcastle and Torrington during his Saturday trip. Williams hopes that such meetings demonstrate his receptivity to the voters.

“I’m here to listen,” said Williams. “The very best ideas come from home.”