Laramie’s city manager has called the Gem City home for 30  years. For 23 of those years, Janine Jordan has dedicated herself to serving the community, serving as City Manager since 2008. That service to Laramie will end in December 2025. This week, Ms.  Jordan announced she has accepted the City Manager position in Casper, where she grew up.  

Mayor Sharon Cumbie expressed her gratitude for the work of the city manager saying, “Janine  works tirelessly to make sure our city is vibrant, safe, and forward-thinking.”  

One example: planning and saving for infrastructure projects. City Manager Jordan’s understanding  of the municipal landscape led to financial planning that improved the performance and long-term  reliability of the water and sewer utility systems and modernized solid waste services. Much of this  change was made possible by sizeable grant awards for large infrastructure projects like the North  

Tank Water Project and construction of the Laramie Landfill & Recycling Center. 

She’s also been a supporter of Laramie’s businesses. With the City Council’s support, Jordan led an  effort to partner with 17 other cities to create the WY Smart Capital Network with grant funding from  the U.S. Department of Treasury. 20 Laramie businesses have gained access to bank financing  through the program with 208 benefitting businesses across Wyoming generating $30+ Million in  annual wages. Additionally, during her tenure, the city secured $52M in grant funding to relocate  companies to Laramie or help existing businesses expand operations. This resulted in more than  200 new well-paying jobs.  

Ms. Jordan believes a vibrant city is more than infrastructure and business. In 2024, she helped launch Laramie’s Human Rights and Relations Commission that builds on the value of mutual  respect among community members.  

She oversaw the purchase of the historic Hart (Bath) Ranch in 2022. City ownership of these ranch  lands ensures plenty of water for future growth and economic development. It preserves Laramie  Valley pioneer history of the Pony Express/Overland Trail and happened to pave the way for expansion of the adjacent Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge to add a Wyoming Toad  Conservation Area.

For all she’s accomplished, City Manager Jordan attributes the city’s successes to her colleagues,  saying in a letter to Laramie City Council, “The city has a talented team of consummate  professionals who work exceptionally hard and always put the best service to the public first and  foremost.” 

Cumbie agrees with Jordan’s assessment. “Ms. Jordan has created and supported a top-notch staff who care about our city. And because she has, I anticipate a smooth transition as we seek a new  city manager.” Mayor Cumbie says she and the City Council will work immediately to ensure a seamless leadership transition for the community.