Sean and John sit down with Lonnie Sorensen, Elevate board member, local realtor, and newly announced candidate for Glenrock mayor, in the first episode recorded from their new studio setup, quickly dubbed the “Murder Dungeon.”
The conversation centers around Lonnie’s decision to run for mayor and what he sees as Glenrock’s biggest priorities. At the top of the list is housing. With extremely low inventory in Glenrock, and tight markets in Douglas and Casper as well, Lonnie argues the town needs to start building now. He suggests steady, intentional growth, around 25 homes per year for several years, along with rental options and single-level housing for seniors. The goal is to keep longtime residents in town while creating space for new families and future workforce growth.
They also discuss the potential impact of Prometheus and the possibility of hundreds of new jobs coming to the region. If that happens, Glenrock needs to be ready, or risk losing economic opportunity to neighboring communities.
Beyond housing, Lonnie emphasizes continuing infrastructure upgrades, including water, sewer, and power reliability, attracting more local businesses, and expanding everyday services, like adding another reliable breakfast or lunch spot. The theme throughout is practical growth, protect the small-town feel while making sure Glenrock does not stagnate.
The episode closes with lighter banter about holiday lights, movies, Star Wars, and AI jokes, but the core message is clear, Glenrock needs a proactive plan for growth, and Lonnie wants to help lead it.
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