Current town councilor Arne Jorgensen said he’ll focus on addressing the town’s budget issues, along with rampant wealth inequality.
Housing
Some Mountain Towns are Eyeing Vancouver-style Vacancy Taxes. Could it Help Address Housing Crises?
Elected officials in Crested Butte and Jackson are among Mountain West residents monitoring early signs of Vancouver’s success.
Telluride Short-term Rental Tax Raises Funds for Affordable Housing
A successful citizen’s initiative ballot measure is raising money for Telluride, Colorado, to offset building and maintenance costs of affordable housing projects.
New Affordable Housing Developments in Southwest Colorado Can’t Solve the Housing Crisis Alone
Lucas Brady Woods of partner station KSJD reports on a rural housing crisis similar to those being faced across the Mountain West.
‘It’s a Different Game:’ Pandemic-Era Shifts are Here to Stay in Western Mountain Towns
A new study from six Colorado counties demonstrates the rapidly shifting demographics and accelerating housing crises of resort communities.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 16
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about changes to the affordable housing program, drought mitigation measures and an increased risk of COVID-19 in Teton County.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 9
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about housing for human service employees, water quality and upcoming discussions for Targhee expansion.
Colorado Helpline Fills Gaps in Local Housing Assistance
The Aspen Community Foundation launched a new program in the Roaring Fork Valley in March designed to help locals navigate financial and other setbacks brought on by COVID-19.
From Vail to Jackson Hole, Down Payment Assistance Tries to Keep More Workers Housed
As the demand to live in the Mountain West continues to explode, the housing crunch for local workers is more dire than ever. One program is trying to reverse that trend.
