ROCK SPRINGS — Rock Springs resident RJ Pieper has announced his intent to run for the City Council in Ward IV. The candidate released the following statement:

“After careful consideration, I’ve decided to run for the Rock Springs City Council. This community has been great to me and I’d like to give more back.”

“The biggest issue in this election is the economy. We’re facing some challenging times ahead, and I think the council needs to be proactive in addressing the situation. Too often we get stuck feeling like we have to do things the same way they have always been done. That’s not working for Rock Springs. If we want to escape this boom and bust cycle, we’re going to need to be creative and resourceful. Other towns and cities have found success in diverse economic development; let’s find out what they did and make it work here. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but we do have to initiate the process. Solutions won’t just fall into our laps.”

“I’ve spent my entire life in Rock Springs. I understand the industries, people and culture that make our city great. As a member of the city council, I look forward to using my experience and determination to help move the community forward and ensure that our future is a successful one.”

RJ Pieper works for Tesoro Logistics as a Natural Gas Plant Operator in Southern Sweetwater County. Additionally, he owns a small, but busy photography business. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Community Fine Arts Advisory Board and as Treasurer of the Rock Springs Historical Museum Board among others.

Those interested in learning more about RJ and the campaign can visit: www.facebook.com/RJforRSWard4, or contact him by email at [email protected]