The Teton County Town Council held a joint information meeting on May 5, 2025, focusing on local housing goals and workforce retention. A key topic of discussion was the community's objective to house 65% of its workforce locally. Currently, the percentage stands at approximately 57%, a slight decline from previous years when it was around 60%.

Commissioner Gardner raised concerns about this downward trend, noting that the community has faced challenges in maintaining its resident workforce. Factors contributing to this issue include recent retirements and the addition of over 900 jobs two years ago, followed by nearly 400 jobs last year. These developments have made it increasingly difficult to achieve the housing goal.

The council emphasized the importance of tracking housing data and utilizing tools like the indicator dashboard, which allows for detailed analysis of housing trends. This tool aims to provide transparency and enable community members to draw their own conclusions based on the data.

The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges Teton County faces in balancing job growth with housing availability, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support local workforce housing initiatives. The council plans to monitor these trends closely as they work towards their housing goals.