Laurie Walters-Clark (Not Applicable)
Town Council - Dayton - (343)
Biography
From 1978 through 2013, I worked for the USDA Forest Service as a forester, recreation specialist, special uses manager, rangeland manager, abandoned mine lands manager, and planning staff officer. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1980 from Oklahoma State University. My education continues via on-line course work in urban planning, municipal planning and municipal budgeting. Since retiring from the Forest Service in May of 2013, I have been involved in various community service organizations including Tongue River Valley Community Center working with programs for young girls and a short stint with CHAPS. I am a member of the Dayton School Benefit Club. I volunteered on the Dayton Town Planning Committee and the TRVCC Executive Board. In April 2015, I was selected to fill the vacant council seat when Norm Anderson was voted in as Mayor. In 2018, I ran for council and won by ONE VOTE. After serving on Council, I've volunteered in various town positions.
Experience
1978 – 2013 United States Forest Service
2014-2018 TRVCC Board
2015-Present Dayton School Benefit Club; President, January 2026 to present
2015-2021 Town Council, Dayton, Wyoming
2022 – Present Dayton Parks Committee
2023 – Present Dayton Planning Committee
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture 1980
Online rural development courses
WAM training courses in finance, strategic planning, etc.
Community Activities and Memberships
Dayton School Benefit Club
Dayton Parks Committee
Chapter AM P.E.O.
Dayton Planning Committee
Why I am Running
I am running for Town Council because I believe Dayton's future depends on thoughtful planning, responsible infrastructure management, and sound financial stewardship. Our community deserves leadership that looks beyond the next budget cycle and prepares for the years ahead. I will work to support a comprehensive vision for Dayton, maintain and improve our infrastructure through long-term planning, and safeguard the financial integrity of our town government. My goal is simple: make decisions that serve today's residents while leaving Dayton stronger for future generations.
Top 3 Priorities
Update 2016 Community Development Plan
Infrastructure Maintenance and Long-term Investment Planning
Financial Integrity and Accountability