Gail Symons (Republican)
16-01 Woman - - (1552)
Biography
– Fourth generation Sheridan County Ag family.
– General Partner, Symons Ranch Limited Partnership.
– Registered Sheridan County Republican since 1974; voted in every Primary and General Election in Sheridan County for 48 years.
– Established Civic307, a nonpartisan blog on the Wyoming legislative processes publishing daily information on progress of each piece of legislation during each session.
– Founded WY Vote, a nonpartisan, non-profit on voter education and engagement.
Experience
– Retired U.S. Navy Officer,
– Retired from General Electric.
– Six Sigma Master Black Belt: data based process improvement.
– Financial Management, Project Management, Product Marketing, Supply Chain
– Republican Committeewoman Precinct 16-1
Education
– K-12 in Sheridan County School District #2.
– Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Wyoming.
– MBA in Organizational Behavior, University of Hawaii Manoa.
– United States Navy Supply Corps School
Community Activities and Memberships
– Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce: Government Affairs Committee Secretary and Ambassador.
– Rotary Club of Sheridan, Treasurer
– Compass Center for Families Board, Secretary
– Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
– 4-H Mountain Camp Board, Treasurer
– Sheridan County Cattlewomen
– Wyoming Business Alliance
– Wyoming Taxpayers Association
Why I am Running
- I believe deeply in classic conservative and long-standing Republican principles. These are: protect and maximize individual rights, ensure a limited government, uphold the rule of law, commitment to federalism and separation of powers, maintain free & open markets.
- When a political party becomes a super-majority, those who view political discourse as a fight turn inward to define “the enemy” or “the opponent.” That is self-destructive; witness the political turnaround in Colorado. We can and should do better.
Top 3 Priorities
1. Increase registered Republican turnout for both Primary and General Elections; 30% do not vote in Primary Elections
2. Support and promote Republican principles through robust and respectful debate and language
3. Transparency in county and state central committee membership, meetings, actions
