Ember Oakley

Economy

While there is certainly a recognizable interest in diversifying Wyoming’s economy, there is also a need to continue to support our energy industries, and to continue to push back against federal government regulations that make it less affordable for the consumer, and less profitable for producers. Or, in the extreme case, like coal, we must continue to fight for our valuable product to be able to get to market. Learn more

I pledge to work with our local businesses, and for those statewide, in ensuring that Wyoming government is an ally for our small businessman, and not a hindrance. Further, there will be work that needs done in repairing damage done from the devastation of COVID-19, and the subsequent choices made. I will be there, working diligently, on behalf of Riverton and Wyoming businesses in the days to come. Learn more

Education

I champion all educational efforts in the state of Wyoming. With the collapse of the coal industry, and some serious budget shortfalls, there is not any entity under the State of Wyoming budget that will not be analyzed for the utmost efficiency. K-12 education accounts for one-third of the budget. I support education, but it will have to be included in the scrutiny for the upcoming lean years. Learn more

Guns

Gun control measures attempt to reduce legal access to firearms and ammunition. Reducing legal access to guns for law-abiding adults weakens the ability of people to both protect themselves from crime and defend their rights from growing encroachment by any government emboldened to abuse its authority. Learn more