Cheyenne Committee Recommends Forced Annexation Of Urban Farm

Cheyenne Committee Recommends Forced Annexation Of Urban Farm

Cheyenne's Public Services Committee recommended Monday that the City Council annex Wy Fresh Farm despite months of intense opposition from the urban farm’s owners. "Mark my words, it absolutely will put us out of business,” said an owner.

WYfresh a vote away from city annexation after passing final committee read

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The City of Cheyenne’s Public Service Committee has voted to recommend ordinances to forcibly annex and zone a handful of properties in south Cheyenne completely surrounded by city territory, including the WYfresh farm. Also recommending local code changes to allow the farm to continue operating, the decision is set up for a final City Council vote next week. After nearly a year in the municipal approval process — the city first…