Jim Zimmerman

Jim Zimmerman

JIM ZIMMERMAN
Green River City Council Ward I


Tell us a bit about yourself…

I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Deb, for 40 years and we have two lovely daughters, Ashley and Dana. They married Green River boys and have given us four wonderful grandchildren.

I believe family is the core of our community and I would base related decisions on protecting and supporting that institution.

I am currently employed by Sweetwater County as the Fire Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. In this position I am staff to the Board of County Commissioners and report to the Land Use Director.

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I have been instrumental in creating this position and have enjoyed the diversity of my duties for the past ten years.

This job has afforded me many occasions to build relationships with the citizens of Sweetwater County, along with County Health, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Green River Fire, Rock Springs Fire and both county fire departments.

I also present items before the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners and District Court while working closely with the County Attorney’s Office.

Prior to this job, I was a telephone engineer with GTE (General Telephone & Electric), a regional sales representative with Oldcastle Materials and I owned and operated an architectural drafting service.

This is valuable experience that would benefit the setting of the Green River City Council.


What makes you the best choice for Green River City Council Ward I?

I will be running on the basis of my beliefs in family values and my work experience. This is valuable experience that will qualify me to make important and sometimes tough decisions for the good and betterment of the community that I love.

Living in Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming has been a thrill and a privilege.


What do you hope to accomplish in your first year as Ward I Councilman?

During my campaign, I walked my ward. I believe some of the biggest concerns that I have heard from my fellow Ward 1 constituents has been:
1) concern over how the City is spending the financial resources entrusted to them or in other words, prioritizing the budget
2) what is the URA/Main Street really accomplishing
3) and of course, streets. I believe that if I am elected, I should follow the direction of the citizens of my ward. After all, it is not what I want necessarily, but who I represent.


How can voters get in touch with you?

If elected, the City of Green River will supply contact information.