Aric Rees (Not Applicable)

37 Black Mountain Drive
Dayton, Wyoming 82836
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- I am 55 years old and have been married to my wife, Shelly, for 32 years. Together, we raised four sons, all of whom are now married and homeowners. Three of our sons have chosen to make Sheridan County their home, and we are proud grandparents of two grandchildren.
- My family and I have lived in Dayton for the past 10 years. We relocated our educational resource business here in part because of Wyoming's business-friendly environment, and we have been grateful for the opportunity to build both our business and our lives in this wonderful community.
- Family, hard work, and responsible leadership have always been the values that guide me. Those same values are what I hope to bring to the Dayton Town Council as I work to help keep Dayton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

- Current: Educational resource company built with wife. Curriculum resources for upper elementary teachers, homeschool families, and independent educators around the world.
- 18 years: telecommunications industry with Level 3 Communications, Director of Provisioning
- 2010 - 2016: founded oil & gas well servicing business; entrepreneurship, budgeting, operations, bus mgt

Leadership, financial management, and long-range planning skills necessary to make thoughtful decisions, solve problems.

BA in Media Communications, 1991 California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West)

Involved in many capacities in youth baseball for 30+ years at all levels. Coaching, running leagues, umpiring.
Current Dayton representative to the Sheridan County Travel & Tourism board.
Past member of the TRACK organization that raised money to build a rubberized athletic track at the high school some of my sons attended. Over $300K raised completely via grassroots.

My motivation for running for the Dayton Town Council is, above all, my family. Three of my four sons live here, and I want to help ensure that Dayton remains the best town it can be—not just for them, but for everyone who calls it home.
Since moving to Dayton in 2017, my family and I have been welcomed with open arms. Serving on the Town Council is my opportunity to give something back to the community that has given so much to us.
I believe there are opportunities to improve how our town operates through better communication, greater transparency, and by trusting the professional expertise of the attorneys, engineers, and other specialists we hire to guide important decisions. Good leadership means listening, asking thoughtful questions, and making informed choices.
I will bring proven leadership experience, long-range planning skills, and a practical, common-sense approach to the Town Council. My decisions will be thoughtful, measured, and based on facts—not knee-jerk reactions or emotional responses. My goal is to help preserve what makes Dayton such a special place to live while planning responsibly for its future.

1. Strengthening Our Infrastructure
Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of a strong community. My top priority is ensuring Dayton continues to invest in our water system, sewer system, streets, and fire and EMS services. I'm encouraged that the water system improvements are on track for completion by December 2026. We also need a comprehensive, long-term plan for maintaining and improving our streets—one that is financially responsible and scalable as our community moves forward.
2. Improving Communication and Transparency
Good government depends on clear communication and transparency. We need stronger communication between town leadership and our residents, as well as better collaboration among the town council, mayor, planning commission, town attorney, and town engineers. When everyone is informed and working together, we make better decisions and build greater public trust. I am committed to open, honest communication and transparent leadership.
3. Respecting and Using Expert Advice
The Town of Dayton invests in professional expertise by retaining a town attorney and town engineers. We should make the most of that investment by listening carefully to their recommendations and using their knowledge to guide important decisions. While it's healthy to ask questions and seek clarification, we should also recognize the value of the expertise we pay for. Sound legal and engineering advice helps protect the town, reduces unnecessary risks, and leads to better outcomes.