A legislative committee in Cheyenne took action today on two bills that could profoundly affect Jackson and its housing crisis. The Joint Corporations Committee rejected Jackson Rep. Mike Yin’s empty homes bill. That legislation would have charged homeowners a fee for...
In an unprecedented move, Jackson Town Council canceled its regular meeting on November 18 so council members can attend a legislative meeting in Cheyenne. That’s when members of the Joint Corporations Committee will discuss a draft bill that could decimate Jackson’s...
[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 introduce a bill to legislative committees with major implications for the valley. His legislation would charge a...
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 numbers to explain. The median income for a single person living in Teton County is around $72,000, she said. (That’s...
Thirty-nine households submitted comments to elected officials saying they want workforce housing at 440 West Kelly. Meanwhile, 31 opposed it. So why did the latter prevail yet again on Monday? The debate surrounding 16 units of workforce housing at 440 West Kelly...
