Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
Town in the United States in Cheyenne County
About Cheyenne Wells
Cheyenne Wells is the statutory town that is the county seat of Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 758 at the 2020 United States census.
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How Cheyenne Wells is governed
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Residents of Cheyenne Wells
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 846 in 2010 to 758 in 2020 (−10.4%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 758 |
| 2010 | 846 |
History
The community was named for water wells near the town site that were discovered and maintained by the Cheyenne Indians who lived in the area. The Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Territory, post office opened on May 8, 1876. Cheyenne County was created on March 25, 1889, with Cheyenne Wells as the county seat, and the Town of Cheyenne Wells was incorporated on May 14, 1890.
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