A study commissioned by the Teton Village Association ISD and conducted by BBC Research and Consulting has revealed that the Village is a significant contributor to Wyoming's economy, with 5% of the state's hotel bed base located there, and their sales tax representing 3% of Wyoming's total Sales & Use tax in 2019. The study also found that the Village generates nearly … [Read more...] about Teton Village is a big economic contributor
Sinclair named Jackson Town Manager
Tyler Sinclair has been finally appointed as Town Manager by the Jackson Town Council in their meeting on Monday . Sinclair has a Master's degree in urban and rural planning and has been working as a Planner in Jackson and Teton County for most of his career. He helped create the joint Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan, and has overseen Community Development, the Town's … [Read more...] about Sinclair named Jackson Town Manager
Is Teton County going to raise property taxes?
Could an increase in property taxes be in the future because of the predicted shortfalls in the Town of Jackson budget? The town met with Teton County commissioners last week to propose that they reduce their share of funding for joint departments to the tune of about $6 million dollars. Making the county commissioners 'Bad Guys' During the discussion, county leaders … [Read more...] about Is Teton County going to raise property taxes?
Is Teton County going to raise property taxes?
Could an increase in property taxes be in the future because of the predicted shortfalls in the Town of Jackson budget? The town met with Teton County commissioners last week to propose that they reduce their share of funding for joint departments to the tune of about $6 million dollars. Making the county commissioners 'Bad Guys' During the discussion, county leaders scoffed … [Read more...] about Is Teton County going to raise property taxes?
New Wyoming unemployment numbers are out
Last week, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services released new employment numbers for the state. According to the report, the Wyoming unemployment rate decreased from 3.8% in February to 3.7% in March. The employment rate seasonally adjusts to account for tourism jobs. However, Wyoming's current unemployment rate is still higher than it was in March of 2022. It's also … [Read more...] about New Wyoming unemployment numbers are out