Green space and traffic remain debates in the future northern South Park neighborhood.
Housing
Behind the Headline: ‘911 Calls for Help as Dispatcher Staff Shrinks’
Americans are accustomed to the luxury of emergency services. If something goes wrong, you dial 911 and you’re immediately connected to an operator in...
Empty Homes Bill Fails, Legislation to Gut Affordable Housing Program Advances. Rep. Yin Gives His Take
A legislative committee in Cheyenne took action today on two bills that could profoundly affect Jackson and its housing crisis. The Joint Corporations...
From Elected Officials to JH Working, Many Will Trek to Cheyenne for Housing Debate
In an unprecedented move, Jackson Town Council canceled its regular meeting on November 18 so council members can attend a legislative meeting in...
Rep. Mike Yin to Introduce Bill That Would Impose Fee On Second Homeowners
[This story has been updated with information on the second homeowner fee and how funds will be earmarked.-Ed] This week Rep. Mike Yin-D, Jackson, will...
As SPET Election Nears, Housing Need Remains ‘Dire’
Middle-class folks who want to make Jackson their home don’t have many options these days. Housing Authority director April Norton listed off some...
Officials Assess Progress, Discuss Future of Jackson at Open House Today
The future of Jackson Hole is guided by two words: (the) comprehensive plan. The comp plan is a roadmap that dictates how the town and county should...
JH Working’s John Stennis Talks Housing After Impactful Meeting with Lawmakers
When state legislators met in Jackson two weeks ago they ripped the scab off a wound many Jacksonites were still nursing. The pain comes from a battle of...
Sen. Gierau: Legislative Committee Lost Public Trust With Recent Vote
Jackson’s affordable housing program could face an uncertain future after a legislative committee voted to revive a bill aimed at dismantling it. That...
