Sweetwater County is in an economic downturn. That part is something almost everyone living in the county is aware of.
With the downturn, Sweetwater County’s revenue will decrease due to a drop in oil, gas and coal valuations. According to Sweetwater County Treasurer Robb Slaughter, economic downturns are a fact of life for any county dependent on minerals as a source of revenue. In the past, economic downturns have traditionally impacted the county for one fiscal year. Slaughter, who has 30 years of experience working in the treasurer’s office, said a rebound often takes place about...
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