U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman threw on an orange apron and got to work at the Sheridan Home Depot this week.Â
The hour-long shift was an opportunity for the Wyoming Republican to learn about challenges the business has and its role in the community.Â
“In a little under an hour at Home Depot, she talked about the values held by the company and their impact on the Sheridan community,” Chris Berardi, a spokesperson for Hageman said. “The store is preparing for their busy season where they provide many area residents with their spring project needs.”Â
Hageman was given a personalized orange apron with her name, mountains and the Wyoming Bucking Horse and Rider drawn on it.Â
She also got to learn about a few of the regulations that are inhibiting the business. Â
One of her 2022 campaign promises was to cut down on government regulation. Â
Many businesses in Wyoming and America have also been impacted by supply chain shortages and rampant inflationary pressures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Â
Hardware stores like Home Depot are ramping up for their busy spring season, a time when many homeowners head outdoors with hammer, nail and paintbrush to start beautifying their residences. (
She also visited with customers at the store, but Berardi said she did not ring up purchases. Â
While in Sheridan, Hageman also visited EMIT Technologies and Agape Health, and Admiral Beverage in Worland. The visits were part of a larger town hall tour she held this week in Northern Wyoming.Â
“Harriet believes that as a representative of the people it’s important to meet and talk with Wyomingites all across the state,” Berardi said.Â
