Marilyn Connolly (Republican)

859 N Desmet Ave
Buffalo, Wyoming 82834-1519
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I was born in Worland, Wyoming, and raised my family in Johnson County, where I have spent more than 30 years serving my community. My professional experience includes working as a CNA, AEMT, Public Health Response Coordinator, and Homeland Security Emergency Management Coordinator. I also created and operated a small business, The Mini/MiniArrow Publications.

My commitment to public service has included serving as a Johnson County Commissioner and as a board member for the Rural Health Care District, Buffalo Senior Center, and Northern Wyoming Mental Health. At the state level, I have served on the State Bank Board, the Search and Rescue Council, and represented the people of House District 40 in the Wyoming Legislature.

Served as a County Commissioner and on the Rural Health Care District, Buffalo Senior Center, and Northern Wyoming Mental Health boards. At the state level, served on the State Bank Board, Search and Rescue Council, and as Representative for House District 40. Experience includes conservative budget management, grant writing and administration, small business ownership, oversight of major public projects, strategic planning, and hands-on work with the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, FEMA, and Homeland

I graduated from Big Horn High School and then went to school in Kansas City, Missouri to learn airline computer operations.

I am a member of the Johnson County Cattlewomen. I assist the fire districts, weed and pest district, and senior center district with activities when needed. I help my church with outreach events.

Wyoming faces some unique and major challenges, including economic dependence on energy and other natural resources, tax revenue, rural healthcare shortages, and aging infrastructure. Also, there are environmental concerns, water issues, and significant public health challenges. I want to be part of the solutions for these challenges in the next few years.
I am running because my record reflects conservative Wyoming: responsible spending, low taxes, support for veterans, private property rights, business/workforce development, and strong local control. I will keep working for a stronger economy, reliable energy, quality education, housing, jobs and a Wyoming where future generations can thrive. I will protect what is working and fix what isn't.

I will support policies that keep coal, oil, natural gas, agriculture, and mining strong while encouraging value-added agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and emerging energy technologies. My goal is to create good-paying jobs, keep young people in Wyoming, and diversify our economy without abandoning the industries that built our state.
I will work to improve access to healthcare and mental health services, strengthen emergency services and infrastructure, expand workforce housing opportunities, and support our veterans and senior citizens. Decisions affecting Wyoming communities should be made as close to home as possible, with local governments and citizens having a strong voice in the process.
Wyoming families expect government to live within its means just as they do.
I will continue fighting for responsible budgeting, reducing unnecessary government spending, and protecting our state's savings. I support providing meaningful property tax relief while ensuring counties, municipalities, schools, and special districts can continue providing essential services.