Cities lend support for megacomplex

With Sweetwater County seeking support from its neighboring counties towards a jointly shared industrial megacomplex, the cities of Rock Springs and Green River have offered up their support as well.

Green River Mayor Pete Rust said he, Rock Springs Mayor Carl Demshar and County Commissioner Wally Johnson decided a unified approach, with the cities and county sending a unified message would help bring attention to the county. Rust said the city sent a letter to Gov. Matt Mead supporting the project.

“I think it’s hugely important in regards to job creation,” Rust said.

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