Michelle Aldrich (Republican)

4505 E 17th St
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001-6419
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Michelle moved to Cheyenne in 1969 when her parents decided Thornton, CO had gotten to big and were seeking a better place to raise their family. Michelle attended Fairview, Carey, and East High School. Immediately after graduation she attended LCCC and served on the Student Council. Michelle left college to accept a job at Mountain Bell, later transferring to AT&T. Andy & Michelle moved to Ft. Collins so that Andy could finish his education at CSU and she could commute to the Denver Technical Center each day. Consequent moves found the young family in Lusk, Laramie,Rawlins, WY and finally back to Cheyenne.

Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart of over 45 years, Andy. Andy and Michelle have two daughters, Abigayle and Adrielle who are both educators; a professor of Art Education at University of Northern Colorado and a 2nd grade teacher in San Diego respectively. She has two grandchildren, Geela and David. She loves to garden, read, and travel with family.

Dr. Michelle Aldrich is currently serving her first term as a City Councilwoman for Ward #3. She has served her entire term on the Finance Committee and currently serves as the Chairwoman. Her additional committee assignments as the Council liasion are the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. She also served three years on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. She also participates in the WY Association of Municipalities (WAM).

•2011 Principal Endorsement College of Education, University of Wyoming,
Laramie, WY
•2006 Ph.D. in Adult Learning and Technology College of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie WY Concentration in Leadership and Adult Learning
•1993 M.S. in Home Economics College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY Concentration in fiber & textile artisans in home-based businesses in Wyoming
•1992 B.S. in Home Economics Education College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming, Lar

Wyoming Department of Education Superintendent designee to Wyoming Workforce Development Council
2023-Present Laramie County Republican Women
2022 Leadership Wyoming Alumni
2020-Present Correction Industry Advisory Board, Governor Appointee
2000-Present Delta Kappa Gamma upsilon
2012-2019 Dept. of Family Services Advisory Council, Governor Appointee
2018–Present Zonta of Cheyenne
2018-Present Cheyenne Rotary After Hours Charter member
1985– 2005 Wyoming Women’s Council, Governor

I am simply a neighbor who agreed to step up. I watched the Council of 2018-2020 and believed we could do a better job of governing with civility. I felt communication was lacking between the Council and our citizens. I am running for a second term in order to finish some of the projects we have begun. I would also like to use my recent knowledge and experience gained during my first term on behalf of Ward #3.

My top 3 priorities are:
1. Responsiblity: I believe we must take care of the areas required by WY State Statute first and foremost. We need to insure that our citizens are given the choice for amenities and items above and beyond what we are required to provide through 6th penny sales tax ballots. We must be able to maintain whatever we build or purchase. We also need to make sure that our employees competitive wages and benefits.
2. Infrastructure: I believe that our streets, curbs and gutters need to be maintained as one of our largest investments. This includes infrastructure for a safe water supply. Water may be our limiting factor to future growth and must be protected.
3. Public Safety: As our community grows we need to be able to provide adequate fire and police protection. Planning ahead for future growth and making sure that we are able to respond quickly and effectively will continue to be a challenge.