Save Historic Jackson Hole is very skeptical of the latest plan from the commissioners and councilors. Electeds have acknowledged that the current Housing Authority has sometimes ran roughshod in their pursuit of questionable projects that don’t seem to put enough low-income housing on the ground and, in the case of The Grove, have run into cost overruns. Their solution is […]
The Town of Jackson planning department released a revised draft of the District 2: Downtown Land Development Regulations (LDRs). The revised draft of the District 2 Downtown LDRs includes a revised Downtown zoning map, revised Lodging Overlay, and revised development standards for the five proposed new Downtown zones. The primary changes to the previous District 2 draft were made by […]
“What have we been waiting for?” asked Bob Lenz. The councilman’s question was directed at administrator Bob McLaurin regarding Budge landslide mitigation that appears to have stagnated for the past two years at “police taping” the affected area until tax revenues come to the rescue. While waiting on Walgreens executives to offer their solutions (and, more importantly, their financial contribution) […]
The question we get asked most often is: Are we anti-growth? Well, the politically correct answer is no. We support “sound” development that preserves the Old West feel and healthy community Jackson has always been. Moreover, we should pursue a sustainable economy that is not dependent on growth. Lastly, we prefer to live in harmony with nature rather than dominating […]
Tea Party leaders are making some good points lately. We’ve been enjoying their under-the-radar ad campaign urging voters to take a hard look at proposed new taxes. We deserve to know where our tax dollars are going. We are owed a reasonable explanation for why Housing Authority funds have failed, to some degree, in putting actual housing on the ground. […]
This one should fit right in the wheelhouse of the local Tea Party. A News&Guide poll shows the community is very particular about what we are willing to bear the burden of. We work hard for our money, and to have government come asking for more of it in order to staff a monster Housing Authority department/agency AND to fix Budge […]
Look for Save Historic Jackson Hole’s ad in the 2-17-16 News&Guide weekly paper. In an effort to inform and educate the community we thought it the right time to question the effectiveness of the Teton County Housing Authority to date. They have owned land—purchased with taxpayer money—that they have not built housing on. Some parcels have gone unused for a […]
WE WERE THERE… Save Historic Jackson Hole was present (well, sort of…we caught the live stream) at today’s town workshop where councilors made decisions to whomp nonprofits with a $25 event application fee for things government should be happily providing for like the town Easter egg hunt. “It’s reasonable to recoup costs the town incurs,” Don Frank said. “[Applicants] should […]
A proposed development in South Park would put 206 homes on 203 acres on Nielson Ranch/Lucas property there. The arrangement would also put 22 homes in on Spring Gulch with the promise to preserve open space there. While the project is not without merit, Save Historic Jackson Hole has concerns about the pre-application for this proposal, which will be developed by Steelhead Partners […]
Governor Matt Mead broke ranks with local government in Jackson Hole. After both the county and town agreed the NPS preferred Alternative C for the 8-mile Moose-Wilson corridor was the most appropriate, Mead said they’re wrong. In a letter to the Park Service, Mead said Moose-Wilson Road should have a bike path and questioned the 200-vehicle limit, claiming cueing cars […]
