by Robyn Vincent | Nov 18, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
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...
by Robyn Vincent | Nov 13, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
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...
by Robyn Vincent | Nov 11, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
[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...
by Robyn Vincent | Oct 31, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
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...
by Robyn Vincent | Sep 12, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
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...