In late January, Town Council and Staff made priorities for the upcoming year, including:

• Strategic Budgeting
• Ensuring Financial Responsibility
• Increasing Environmental Stewardship
• Defining Community Character
• Strengthening Partnerships
• Maintaining Town Facilities and Assets
• Housing and Transportation

Want to share your input or engage more with the Mayor, Town Council and Staff? Join our upcoming event:

Open House: State of the TownWednesday, February 18, 202612:00 Noon-1:00 PM  Teton County Library

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Community members are invited to this casual setting.  Everyone is welcome.

January Newsletter is out. Learn more about Council Action this month, Wetlands Data, and save the date for the February 18 Open House: State of the Town. Jackson was also ranked #1 Most Arts-Vibrant Community.

Read the full January 2026 Newsletter

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Open House: State of the Town

Wednesday, February 18, 202612:00 Noon-1:00 PM  Teton County Library

Join Mayor Arne Jorgensen for Jackson’s annual “State of the Town.” This year will be a new, interactive, Open House format. Community members are invited to join in this casual setting to learn, share input, and engage with the Mayor and Town staff. Everyone is welcome.

The Town’s Sewage Plant, Adjoining Wetlands, & Surface Water Quality

Sewage, also known as wastewater, is not something most people spend much time thinking about. That said, in Jackson, it’s only because the Town’s sewage system and wastewater treatment plant work so well that most people in the community rarely think about it. The treatment plant is located off Highway 191/89/26, between Jackson and Hoback Junction, not far from the confluence of Flat Creek and the Snake River. It is the largest sewage treatment plant in our area and keeps toilets flushing, sinks draining, and wastewater processed for residences and businesses in the Town and some of the County.  

The Town recently hosted a community meeting to share water quality data collected after treated sewage (effluent) moves through newly constructed wetlands adjacent to the plant. Before effluent reaches these wetlands though, it goes through many treatment steps first. Here are the basics of how the Town’s treatment process works. Sewage arrives through a system of pipes and ends up at the treatment plant where it is screened for trash, organic matter, and debris. It then flows into a series of ten lagoons or ponds where it is mixed and aerated. As it moves through the lagoons, organic waste is broken down by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Then, it undergoes ultraviolet (UV) treatment to further disinfect it and remove any lingering viruses and bacteria. The Town regularly tests effluent at this point in the process, which is required by our permitting agency, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). After the treatment processes outlined above, water quality levels meet or exceed DEQ standards.  

However, effluent continues its journey through more steps. After UV disinfection, it flows through a pond, where it is diluted with freshwater from a small creek, and then travels through three small wetland ponds. After that, effluent flows through the newly constructed wetlands mentioned above that the organization Ducks Unlimited constructed in 2023. Here, more nutrients like nitrates, phosphorus, and ammonia are removed from the effluent by natural and sustainable processes.Two years ago, to gather additional data, set a baseline, and understand broader impacts of the treatment plant on the ecosystem, the Town began testing the effluent after it passes through the new wetlands. Though still preliminary, the first years of data collected show that water quality downstream of the new wetlands is within an even healthier range than samples taken after either UV treatment or the smaller wetlands. The data suggest that once effluent from the plant enters the Snake River, nitrate and ammonia concentrations are very low and are unlikely to be harmful to aquatic life.  

At the recent forum about this data, community members shared varied input from praising duckweed, a plant that helps process nitrates, to kudos about the new wetlands. There were also questions about testing groundwater, which the local organization Protect Our Waters recently petitioned the DEQ to direct the Town to do. The Town is actively working with the DEQ to make this happen. One community member also shared that, “This is exactly the type of information sharing and transparency we need. This is an early analysis of what’s going on at the treatment plant. I applaud this effort. We all know there will be more demand on the plant. This study is effectively creating a baseline as more sewer line gets laid and an increasing load takes shape over time.” Town staff and electeds listened to and appreciate all the comments and perspectives shared, and will continue to consider them moving forward. As the Town and buildings in it are updated, infrastructure must be maintained and updated too. 

Read the Wastewater Treatment Plant Wetlands Testing Data 2024-2025 and learn more about Town initiatives to preserve and enhance the quality of surface and ground water.

Town Hall Holiday Hours

Town Hall Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day. Offices will open at 8:00AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Jackson Police Department will remain open. A big thanks to JPD, Public Works and other Town employees who work on these holidays. We appreciate all you do for the community.

Stilson/Village Road Transit Center Bus Stop Relocated

The location of bus stop #70 Stilson/Village Road Transit Center is changing as of today, Monday, January 5. 

The new bus stop will be shifted further along Beckley Parkway to the Northeast. 

This change is being made to create a larger waiting area for riders and create a safer boarding/ disembarking area. For the first week (Jan 5 to Jan 11) there will be feather banners designating the new bus stop location and the crosswalk. There will also be A-frame signs at the bathroom and at the current bus stop directing riders to the new location. There will also be ambassadors onsite to help direct riders to the new bus stop location. The Village Road Transit Center see a high volume of both vehicle and foot traffic. Please remember to park only in designated parking areas to help ensure safety for all travelers. 

The complete bus schedule is available on the START Bus website. START Bus encourages everyone to consider reducing traffic throughout the year —ride the bus, walk, ride a bike, or utilize a rideshare program. Please check www.startbus.com for details on all routes, schedules, and fees, contact START Bus directly at 307-733-4521.

Millward & Simpson Garage

Paid Parking at the Town’s Millward/Simpson garage will go into effect on Wednesday, November 19. 

From November 19 forward, between 12:00AM and 4:00AM, users will be charged $5 per hour to park with a maximum daily rate of $20.

Parking will remain FREE outside these times. Up to one hundred local residents will be able to apply for a discount program to pay $4 per night through April 15. Access the application and learn more about the Locals Discount Program HERE.  

Cars currently parked in the garage should exit the before gates are lowered at 10:00AM on November 19, when the system goes into place. Drivers may re-enter and pull a fresh ticket. 

If a driver enters the garage, is unable to find a space, or needs to exit without parking, there is a 10-minute ‘grace period’ at no cost. Signage will be posted where applicable.  

The Parking Garage is a Town-owned and maintained resource. Each year, the garage costs $50,000-$150,000 and Town staff spend more than 1,000 hours on operations, cleaning, and maintenance. The Town Council is prioritizing garage access for local employees, customers, visitors, residents, and airport shuttle users. Updates to the garage will help maintain space for these user groups and de-incentivize prior use by rental car companies, other businesses, and unauthorized uses. Access a full list and map of parking options around Town HERE.

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Empezando el miércoles 19 de noviembre, el estacionamiento garaje de Millward/Simpson del Municipio empezara a cobrar por estacionarse. 

A partir del 19 de noviembre, entre las 12:00 a.m. y las 4:00 a.m., se cobrará $5 por hora para estacionar, con una tarifa máxima diaria de $20.

El estacionamiento seguirá siendo GRATUITO fuera de estos horarios. Hasta cien residentes locales podrán solicitar participar en un programa de descuento que les permitirá pagar $4 por noche hasta el 15 de abril. Accede a la solicitud y obtén más información sobre el Programa de Descuento para Residentes Locales AQUÍ.

Los vehículos que actualmente estén estacionados en el garaje deberán salir antes de que las barreras bajen a las 10:00 a.m. del 19 de noviembre, cuando el sistema entre en funcionamiento. Los conductores podrán volver a ingresar y tomar un nuevo boleto.

Si un conductor entra al garaje y no encuentra espacio o necesita salir sin estacionar, habrá un período de gracia de 10 minutos sin costo. Se colocarán señales donde corresponda.

El Garaje de Estacionamiento es un recurso propiedad y mantenido por el Municipio. Cada año, el garaje cuesta entre $50,000 y $150,000 y el personal municipal dedica más de 1,000 horas a su operación, limpieza y mantenimiento. El Concejo Municipal está dando prioridad al acceso al garaje para empleados locales, clientes, visitantes, residentes y usuarios del servicio de transporte al aeropuerto. Las actualizaciones del garaje ayudarán a mantener espacio para estos grupos de usuarios y a desincentivar el uso previo por parte de empresas de alquiler de autos, otros negocios y usos no autorizados.

Accede a la lista completa y al mapa de opciones de estacionamiento en el centro AQUÍ.

About The Town's Planning Process: Proposed developments in the Town go through a number of approval steps before they can break ground. Applicants have pre-application meetings with the Town’s planning staff and then, most, submit Sketch Plans. When applications are complete (sufficient) staff assesses them, writes related reports with recommendations, and presentsSketch Plans to the Design Review Committee (DRC) and then the Planning Commission (PC). Most propsed developments must be approved by the DRC. All applicants must be approved by the PC. After these reviews, Sketch Plans are presented to Town Council with the DRC and PC's recommendations. This process takes 4-5 months. Town Council makes final decisions to either approve, approve with conditions, or deny these plans. If Sketch Plans are approved, applicants create Development Plans and the same three-part process begins again. Development Plans are reviewed by the DRC and PC and then presented to Town Council with recommendations from the PC and/or DRC, which also takes 4-5 months. Again, Council makes final decisions.

COMMUNITY INPUT: Public comment is welcomed and can be provided in writing to staff, the Planning Commission, or Town Council electedofficials@jacksonwy.gov. Verbal comment can be shared at any public hearing. Find agendas and meeting materials here: https://www.jacksonwy.gov/491/Agendas-Minutes

UPCOMING PROJECTS

• PROJECT: Virginian Employee Housing @ 750 W. Broadway  TIMING: Design Review on 2/11/2026; Planning Commission 4/1/2026; Town Council 5/4/2026 
• PROJECT: Browse 'N Buy @ 139 N. Cache   TIMING: Partial Vacation on 2/17/2026
• PROJECT: Development Plan for 145 W. Pearl Avenue TIMING: Council Meeting on 3/2/2026 
• PROJECT: Land Development Updates related to Development Impacts (LDRs) TIMING: Council Workshops TBD
• PROJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update     TIMING: Summer 2026

Browse 'N Buy | 139 N. Cache

ABOUT: Development Plan for a new 22,000 SF (approximate) mixed-use commercial and residential development. The development proposal consists of a multi-use two-story building with a basement that encompasses approximately 21,944 SF (14,785 square feet above grade with a 7,311 square foot basement). It will house an expanded Browse ‘N Buy, the Jackson Cupboard /One22, Recovery Community meeting rooms, office space for the church, and two apartments for church and partner staff.

TIMING 

• Feb. 17: Partial Vacation
• May 14: Development Plan presented to Design Review Committee
• July 2: Development Plan presented to Planning Commission
• August 4: Development Plan presented to Town Council

PAST PROJECTS

Teton County Justice Center at Simpson & King | Sketch Plan 

ABOUT: This SPET-funded project will include demolition of the existing courthouse and Sheriff's office. On the northeast corner of Simpson and King, this new building will provide courtroom, office, and detention center space. When built, it will house the County Sheriff’s office and jail, the District Court office and Clerk of District Court, Circuit Court and the Clerk of Circuit Court, and the County and Prosecuting Attorneys. 

TIMING 

• May 21: Sketch Plan presented to Planning Commission
• May 14:  Project will go in front of Design Review Commitee, with an accompanying staff report to be posted on May 9
• July 21: Sketch Plan presented to Town Council continued until July 28
• July 28: Sketch Plan approved by Town Council
• December 15: Demo Permit approved
• January 20: Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit approved 

50 S. Millward | Dauntless Development Hotel

ABOUT: This project is for a 66,000 square foot hotel and mixed-use development at 50 S. Millward between Broadway and Pearl. It proposes to inlcude underground parking and a fully automated parking statcker.  

TIMING

• February 12: Sketch Plan presented to Design Review Committee, unanimous vote of support
• June 4: Sketch Plan presented to Planning Commission, unanimoous vote of support with conditions for parking & traffic studies
• July 7: Sketch Plan presented to Town Council continued to August 4
• September 8: Applicant requests further continuation until this date to present Sketch Plan to Town Council 

Mogul Capital Development on Cache | Sketch Plan

ABOUT: Mogul Capital submitted design plans for five separate buildings at 335 North Cache Street. The proposed Mogul hotel and condominium project is on 2.46 acres on N. Cache and includes 109 hotel rooms, 17 market condominiums, 16 deed restricted units (workforce), underground parking, and a restaurant and spa. 

TIMING

• March 17: Planning Commission recommended Sketch Plan approval with 16 conditions 
• March 11: Design Review Committee recomended Sketch Plan approval
• April 21: Sketch Plan presented to Town Council -Continued
• May 5: Continued discussion of Sketch Plan @ Town Council
• May 14: Continued discussion of Sketch Plan @ Special Town Council Meeting at 9:00am
• June 16: Continued discussion of Sketch Plan @ Special Town Council Meeting at 8:30am 

Hitching Post | 460 E. Broadway 

ABOUT: Located at 460 East Broadway, this SPET-funded project will include demolition and moving of existing buildings.  

TIMING 

• May 7: Development Plan presented to Planning Commission
• May 14:  Project will go in front of Design Review Commitee, with an accompanying staff report to be posted on May 9
• June 2: Development Plan presented to Town Council

510, 553 & 725 Upper Snow King Loop in the Snow King Master Plan

ABOUT: Northworks Architects is requesting approval of development plans for Snow King Condos on Lots 53, 57, & 58. The plan for four buildings with underground parking includes space for 240 guests, 112,750 habitable square feet, 60 short-term rental condominiums, and 12 affordable deed-restricted condos. These lots are in the Lodging Overlay of Snow King Resort District so are not bound by the same regulations, in terms of maximum size, as other parts of Town. 

TIMING 

• May 21: Development Plan presented to Planning Commission
• June 7: Development Plan presented to Town Council continued to June 16
• June 16:  Development Plan presented to Town Council continued to July 7
• July 7: Development Plan presented to Town Council 
• July 21: Development Plans approved by Town Council 

Join a Volunteer Board or Task Force

Help Shape the Town of Jackson and support your community. The Town is looking for engaged residents to fill seats on Town and County boards. Learn more about Town Boards and Task Forces.

Affordable Housing Supply Board: This advisory body provides guidance to the Housing Department Director on issues related to affordable workforce housing supply in the Town and County. Board members bring expertise in areas such as building design, housing finance, construction management, preservation and conservation, communications, land acquisition and disposition, federal and state housing programs, and creating livable communities. Projects include developing requests for proposals (rfps) for affordable and/or workforce housing, designing capital programs, and evaluating potential capital projects. The board engages with both traditional and innovative strategies to expand housing supply and meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00PM. Learn More.

• 2 openings
• 3-year terms
• APPLY HERE

Energy Conservation Works (ECW) Board: This joint powers board is a partnership between the Town, County, and Lower Valley Energy that works to conserve energy, advance renewable energy, reduce emissions and keep power costs down. Members have been leaders in renewable energy, high-performance building, environmental policy, community philanthropy, and municipal and utility governance. The ECW board meets every month, usually on the 3rd Thursday at 10:30AM. Regular monthly 90 minute meetings alternate with short voucher meetings of 30 minutes or less. The board has some committees and other volunteer opportunities. The time commitment for directors averages between 4-8 hours/month.

• 1 opening
• Partial term
• APPLY HERE

Parks & Recreation Board: This advisory board serves as a link between the community and local government, offering recommendations on facility planning, recreation programs, and park policies. We welcome residents who value active living to advocate for high-quality recreational opportunities for all residents and visitors. The Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:00PM, and includes a time commitment of about 2-3 hours per month.

• 2 openings
• 3-year terms
• APPLY HERE

Pathways Task Force: This citizen advisory committee focuses on issues related to pathways including trails, bike lanes, and multimodal transportation. The board meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 5:30PM.

• 3 openings
• 3-year terms
• APPLY HERE

START Board: This board oversees the financial and operational aspects of Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START Bus), providing transportation services around Jackson and the surrounding area. Annually, this board recommends budget proposals to the Town and County and sets goals and operations plans to guide the service that START offers to the community. Members are passionate about creating responsible access to Jackson and the region, and value the social, economic, and environmental benefits of public transit. The time commitment is typically an average of 2-5 hours per month with meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month at 3:30PM.

• 2 openings
• 3-year terms
• APPLY HERE

Public Art Task Force: This task force focuses on new public art projects including criteria and artist selection and makes recommendations for maintenance of current public art. Past members have backgrounds as culture representatives, artists, planners, architects, business owners, and interest in Jackson's community character. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00AM. APPLICATION DEADLINE PASSED.

• 2 openings
• 3-year terms
• APPLY HERE

EPA Water Line Inventory 

Q: Does the letter I received mean I have lead in my water or in my pipes?  A: This is not a notice of lead in the water. This letter purely states that lead could be introduced into the water if there is any lead in your service line coupled. The Town is now aware of any lead service lines.

Q: Why are you trying to figure out what type of service line my house has?  A: The national Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Wyoming’s Department of Water Quality (WYDEQ) have mandated a nationwide inventory of pipes. We are only collecting data on service line materials from the curb stop, or underground shutoff valve, to the meter or entrance to the home. Letters are being sent to residences where the Town has no record of the what type of service line there is, which we will update in our inventory, and share with the DEQ and the EPA.  

Q: What are most water pipes in Town made of?  A: Most water pipes in Town are either copper (reddish brown, dark brown to almost black, or sometimes greenish, but gold/copper colored when scratched with a knife or screwdriver); Poly (solid black or blue) plastic with smooth appearance and feel); or galvanized (dull gray/silver when new or rusted with scale when older, very hard to scratch, magnetic, has threaded joints, and most common in houses built prior to 1980.) 

Q: I cannot determine the material of the line or do not know where it is located. What should I do?  A: If you can’t determine what material your pipes are made-of, or don’t know where their water line comes into the house, you can schedule an appointment and have a staff member from the Town’s water division come and verify in person. Town staff may also replace the water meter if it is due for replacement. Please contact Cory or Jason @ 307-733-3932 ext. 1440.  

Q: Can I get my water tested for lead?  A: If your water lines are poly or copper, you do not need to worry about testing. If your water lines are galvanized and you want piece of mind, you can contact a listed, certified testing facilities in the letter and have it tested, at your own expense. Contact David Lee at the Teton Conservation District 307-733-2110 ext. 3 or the EPA for testing kits.  

Questions? Contact Dan Stewart, Water Utility Manager at 307-733-3079 ext. 1430 or dstewart@jacksonwy.gov.