Monday’s joint town council and county commissioner meeting centered around potential changes to affordable housing programs. Those changes should be finalized by the end of the month before a public comment period sets in.
Housing
Mayoral race heats up as veteran council member announces bid
Current town councilor Arne Jorgensen said he’ll focus on addressing the town’s budget issues, along with rampant wealth inequality.
Teton County seniors rejoice amid boost in property tax relief
This comes as homeowners across the Cowboy State are feeling an increased tax burden.
Gordon passes some property tax bills into law, vetoes others
Rep. Liz Storer discussed these property tax bills with KHOL, saying Teton County residents could see “meaningful reductions” in taxes.
His job used to be baking loaves — now he leads Teton Valley’s housing authority
Jerod Pfeffer took the helm at Teton County, Idaho’s housing authority earlier this year, after working in construction and running 460 Bread.
Northern South Park regulations approved with ‘emergency brake’
County commissioners set the highly scrutinized land development regulations in stone, trying to ensure affordable units are built at a similar rate as free-market ones.
Some Jacksonites see Northern South Park housing as ‘last chance’ to stay in community
About 50 people showed up for public comment on the biggest proposed housing development in Teton County history.
Shacks on Racks preserves Jackson history — and homes for locals
Responding to the region’s ongoing construction boom, one organization is working to repurpose homes that would otherwise be demolished — saving waste in the landfill and addressing a worsening housing crisis.
Landowners, housing nonprofits, advocates clash over Northern South Park development
This comes as Teton County Commissioners consider new land development regulations for the biggest proposed housing development in the region’s history.
