Commissioners grant tax exemption for new hospital

The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners, who also serve as members on the county’s board of equalization, have approved a property tax exemption for the partially constructed new Sidney Regional Medical Center hospital.

County Assessor Louella Pippitt explained the commissioners act as the board of equalization whenever an agenda item deals with a taxing issue. Organizations that meet specific criteria are able to apply for exemptions on real and personal property.

“When they apply for those, they are strictly adhered to,” Pippitt said. “They have a lot of criteria they have go t...