by Robyn Vincent | Feb 13, 2020 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
The opening of the Wyoming legislative session delivered a key development for Teton County. On Monday, a bill that would have drastically undermined Jackson’s affordable housing program died in the House on introduction 30-29. The speedy death of House Bill 22 was...
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 | Oct 8, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
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 grow. It guides policymaking on myriad things. Some examples? The location of affordable housing and commercial...
by Robyn Vincent | Sep 19, 2019 | Housing, News, Politics & Policy
Jackson’s affordable housing program could face an uncertain future after a legislative committee voted to revive a bill aimed at dismantling it. That vote followed a lunch meeting the Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee had with the advocacy...
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...