Rezoning of residential areas in the town of Jackson has now begun. For those that like their neighborhoods as they are, be vigilant. Pay attention and let your voices be heard. Liking your neighborhood doesn’t mean you can keep it. Just ask the folks in East Jackson. Homeowners in the Gill Addition had to fight hard against mega-growth and appear […]
A waterpark on the Snake? The Snake is designated a “Wild & Scenic” river. News flash: Waterparks are neither wild nor scenic. But a local group is busy arguing just that, claiming their waterpark is a proper use. Wisely, county commissioners voted down their proposed waterpark in a 3-2 vote. Unfortunately, it’s far from dead. A group of kayakers wants […]
Budgeting basics are still beyond the grasp of our local government agencies. Parks & Rec estimated it could build 21 units of affordable housing for its employees for $5.6 million. They had some money, but needed $2.9M in SPET funding to make the project go. Now it turns out the $5.6M they budgeted won’t cover even half the true cost. […]
Have you noticed Save Historic Jackson Hole’s new ad campaign? The “ads” are meant to look and read like informational news columns. Columns that tell an alternative side of today’s big issue stories. We hope the community continues to stay engaged and thirsty for information on matters that concern our valley and its future. Here is the Other Side of […]
It can be tough to get the answers you want. But town and county officials have figured it out. Get the right consultant. The technique was perfected on the Comp Plan, five-plus years of getting it ‘just right.’ A decade ago the first Comp Plan consultant held an open meeting with a huge audience at the Episcopal Church. He brought […]
