ordinances

The Gillette City Council voted 4-3 to adopt the ordinance that was introduced by councilman Billy Montgomery. The debate on whether an ordinance of its kind was necessary proved to be a hotly divisive topic. Gillette now joins Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Jackson as communities in the Cowboy State that have them.

The 4-3 vote on Tuesday evening comes after another 4-3 decision was tallied in favor of the proposed ordinance on May 2. Residents spoke on their support and opposition to it for around 90 minutes. Since it was introduced, over 110 residents have weighed in. The ordinance must pass a third reading if it's to be adopted.

The nonprofit Uprising asked the legislature to reintroduce a bill that would close a loophole for sex acts that aren't already outlawed in existing state statute. Despite its failure to advance, there is a possibility it could be revived again. Wyoming is one of four states that doesn't regulate the massage industry.