The Town of Jackson will have to answer to a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former police lieutenant who claims he was forced out of his job as a result of a hostile work environment and an anti-law enforcement sentiment that swept through the liberal community.
The wealthiest county in the nation — by a long shot — Teton County’s average per capita income in 2021 jumped 44% over the year before. At $318,000 per year, it’s more than $120,000 than second place Pitkin County, Colorado, home to Aspen.
Teton County wasn’t always a Democratic oasis in a sea of Republican Red in Wyoming – but it is now. And it doesn’t appear to be shifting back any time soon.
The housing is earmarked for personnel who work in 13 different “essential” areas. These include law enforcement and emergency services, senior center employees, childcare and literacy workers among others.
A plan to house energy company workers in Jackson so they can rapidly respond to power outages has been approved by Teton County Commissioners despite opposition from neighbors.
To help alleviate a housing shortage in Teton County, estimated at 5,300 housing units, a developer is battling local government for permission to repurpose an existing building into housing. Workers say without it, they have to live in their cars.
Officials at the Jackson Hole Airport say 90% of the runway, which is currently being replaced, will be re-used rather than hauled off and discarded. “It will be the most environmentally respectful runway in the US,” said the airport manager.
This year, Teton County — the wealthiest county in the U.S. — has a market value of $34 billion. Most residents saw property tax increases of between 30 – 50% over the last year.
Despite the dire need of housing in Jackson — with rents topping $3,600 a month and houses averaging $3 million — Teton County Planning denied WYDOT the ability to build housing on state property for its employees who can’t afford to live there.
Two members of the Teton County Commission on Tuesday signaled concern when hearing about a new webpage that enables residents to report on mask violations in Jackson and surrounding areas.
When a studio apartment rents for $1,825 and a 5-bedroom house rents for $20,000, people who make $15 an hour have to resort to living in tents.
