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What Is a Senior Citizen Service District?

A District is an entity established by Sheridan County voters to provide
a reliable source of funding in support of programs for Sheridan County seniors, programs that help older adults stay connected to the community and remain independent in their own homes.

It ensures that funding raised locally stays in Sheridan County, supporting the people who live here.

Local funds. Local services. Local impact.

Every day, seniors across Sheridan County rely on essential programs and services to remain independent, connected, and supported at home. These services are not theoretical. They are active, vital, and already woven into the daily lives of older adults in our community.At the same time, the need is growing. As our population ages, demand for services like meals, transportation, and caregiver support continues to rise, outpacing the resources currently available.Data compiled by The Hub on Smith in 2025 highlights just how significant this impact already is and underscores the importance of sustaining and strengthening these services for the future.Behind every number is a neighbor, a family member, a friend. The following figures reflect not just services delivered, but lives supported, independence preserved, and a stronger Sheridan County made possible through these programs.

Formation Process

In 2025, the Sheridan County Board of Commissioners advanced a proposition to be included on the 2026 primary election ballot, giving Sheridan County residents the chance to establish a Senior Citizen Service District.The measure will be decided by Sheridan County voters in the August 2026 primary.

If Approved

Sheridan County voters will elect a 5 member Board of Trustees at the general election in November 2026.Three of the initial trustees will serve two year terms and two trustees will serve four year terms. All trustees elected after the initial terms will serve four year terms.The Board of Trustees will establish policies, organize the District and oversee operations of the District.

How It's Funded

Funding comes from a small property tax on the taxable property of the district. The tax cannot exceed a levy of two mill.For a $400,000 home, a one mill levy amounts to just under $3.17 per month or $38 per year. Countywide, a one mill levy will generate approximately $623,000 per year - money generated locally and used locally in support of senior programs and services.

Use of Funds

Funds may support

Countywide Districts

Big Horn County

Fremont County

Lincoln County

Think about someone in your life, a parent, a grandparent or a neighbor who may one day need services to help them remain independent and connected to the community. This is about them. And one day, it may be about you.We have something special in Sheridan County. A legacy built by those who came before us and sustained by those who care today. Join the effort to protect it. To strengthen it.Let’s carry it forward.