About Us
Forward Fremont County is a community-focused effort centered on protecting and strengthening the essential services that help keep Fremont County connected, prepared, and independent.
At its core, this initiative is about supporting reliable emergency response, public transportation access, and commercial air service for communities across Fremont County. These services impact daily life for families, workers, seniors, businesses, rural residents, and visitors throughout the county.
The proposed ¾ penny sales tax is designed to help stabilize and support emergency medical services, public transportation services, and commercial air service that residents rely on every day. This includes ambulance response, public transportation access for healthcare and work, and the regional connectivity that helps keep Fremont County accessible and competitive. Using a sales tax rather than a property tax increase helps distribute the responsibility more broadly across residents, visitors, and travelers who use these services.
The initiative also helps support local funding matches that are often required to secure additional state and federal grants. Without local investment, communities can lose access to outside funding opportunities that help maintain and strengthen essential services across the county.
As a large and rural county, Fremont County faces unique challenges when it comes to distance, response times, and access to care and opportunity. Reliable services help protect community safety, support workforce participation, maintain independence for seniors and families, and keep residents connected to healthcare, jobs, and daily life. Emergency response, transportation access, and global connectivity all work together to support strong communities and long-term countywide stability.
Trust and accountability are central to this effort. Funds generated through the initiative are dedicated specifically to EMS, public transportation, and commercial air service and are administered through local municipalities. The focus is on supporting essential services that directly benefit Fremont County residents and communities.
Forward Fremont County is committed to keeping the conversation focused on community needs, practical solutions, local access, and the future of Fremont County. This is about investing in the services that help communities stay safe, connected, and prepared for the future.
Strong communities need strong connections.