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Commission Chair Newcomb framed the item as a preliminary review ahead of a joint meeting with the Town Council, emphasizing the need for commissioners to raise questions in advance rather than take immediate action. He noted the SDMP contains recommended actions and key performance indicators across transportation, housing and other areas — and that the document includes language recommending advocacy for increased lodging tax funding.

Commissioners raised several recurring concerns: whether formal county adoption would obligate the county to fund SDMP priorities, whether adoption would effectively shift accountability and staff time to county departments, and whether the plan overlapped or duplicated existing plans such as the county comprehensive plan and transportation documents.

Commissioner Gardner, who serves on the Destination Stewardship Council, said adoption would “cement our commitment” and provide clarity for his role on that council. Other commissioners said they were comfortable with a courtesy endorsement but questioned whether the county should assume operational responsibility for implementation. Commissioner Recker said the county should remain a partner but cautioned against adopting the SDMP as the county’s own plan, noting staffing and resource constraints.

Lindsay Inger, the destination management coordinator with the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, described the SDMP as “a community plan” that was developed with broad public input and is being implemented by a range of partners. Inger said the plan functions as a recommendation rather than a legally binding county document and noted implementation already shows many action items in progress across phases.

Shannon Sheptryin of Riverwind Foundation (working with Jackson Hole Climate Action Collective) urged commissioners to consider the SDMP as a guiding document that can align town, county and nonprofit action on climate and stewardship goals, while acknowledging some key performance indicators are ambitious.

Commissioners agreed to put the SDMP on the joint meeting agenda with the town and to use Monday’s discussion to identify specific questions to bring to that joint session. No formal county adoption or funding decision was made at Monday’s meeting.

Public comment at the hearing referenced resident‑sentiment survey results and recent Destination Stewardship Council work; the travel and tourism board and community partners said follow‑up surveys and a public dashboard are available for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Teton County - Voucher Mtg","oneSentenceSummary","Teton County commissioners discussed the Sustainable Destination Management Plan on Monday, weighing whether formal county adoption would require new funding or operational responsibilities and whether the plan would overlap county-owned plans.","taxTitle","Teton County, Wyoming","taxId",63785,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503504,"Teton County holds workshop on eight strategic initiatives including housing, childcare, transportation and climate",3077,2921000,5998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31&start=2921&end=5998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31/thumbnail_2921000.jpg","/articles/6503504/Teton-County/Wyoming/Teton-County-holds-workshop-on-eight-strategic-initiatives-including-housing-childcare-transportation-and-climate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503504-7e8cff00e234189955a20d5b302a76b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770644429&Signature=NltSrUoGxIeFHEidP38WfJbStxOxIWliUGcQGcRiS33qpSqdvbe-5CzUC9vY5pjJ7NudjFHW9bssaVkoLU2OTQN-De4UajY3nl~rnWfMiBzHpcIkwocpwuk4SAqPZvZhUjfT~~S~xkzPWDwZZlTAjqKC-655eOgr4Mhgd6WyOMfTt6MbaCbMJaD1Zj~jlgBTmgLL4jnqUmN21IJFW16LVghpfrt1rVSilwblCtr0Euodq5W0XbvqWEX3NWgZC7G1a4pD1U838y6N5LQWeTzFiQsZm-2Qw2HP1dJ4MRJFmB4WhNbMgbq9fJa~o6dTnwgg3dvKa9r2gFdEBRxEjOE9Tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County held a multi‑topic workshop Monday that reviewed progress on eight board‑approved strategic initiatives, with staff leads reporting discovery work, stakeholder outreach and proposed next steps.

Cal Bracken, innovation and engagement manager, summarized the program as an 18‑ to 24‑month process “about how we turn our big challenges into solutions and action,” and outlined timelines, colored status indicators and project templates used by leads.

Highlights from project leads:
- Early childhood education and care: Bracken reported interviews with parents, providers and local resource leaders and said affordability and scheduling — not only availability — are primary concerns. He described work with Colby Mitchell of the Community Foundation and exploratory options for a single public platform of local resources.
- Conservation and natural‑resources alignment: Administrator Jody Pond said staff will hold a full‑day workshop in September to develop structural options (status quo, status quo plus and two restructuring proposals) and expects proposals to the board by year end.
- Planning and wildlife: Director Chris Neubecker said state and federal agencies view Teton County as a leader in engagement; staff are pursuing university partnerships to develop wildlife indicators and continuing wildfire‑mitigation efforts.
- Climate and sustainability: Sustainability Coordinator Eric Kimball said staff are scoping countywide climate initiatives, researching comparable municipal models and preparing policy recommendations and an orientation module for staff to support 2030 targets.
- Transportation: Transportation Manager Charlotte Fry outlined a three‑tier approach (capital improvement plan, annual work plan, project charters) to align projects with the integrated transportation plan and estimated the capital need at roughly $126 million for projects with preliminary cost estimates.
- Housing and childcare for employees: General Services/Facilities staff said a comprehensive housing analysis and workforce needs assessment are next steps; HR Director Justin Kaiser described pursuing a childcare benefit plan to reduce employee out‑of‑pocket costs and exploratory talks with the Children’s Learning Center about prioritized slots for county employees.

Commissioners asked for more frequent updates and faster milestones; one commissioner suggested quarterly or three‑month check‑ins so that multi‑year projects stay visible between elections and board turnover. Staff said the SharePoint project templates will be updated monthly and offered to send regular reminders and links to commissioners with key “green” accomplishments.

No formal decisions were taken; staff will continue discovery and bring draft proposals to the board as initiatives mature.","Teton County staff on Monday briefed commissioners on progress across eight strategic initiatives — from employee housing and childcare to transportation, conservation and climate actions — and outlined next steps for research, partnerships and pilot efforts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503499,"Votes at a glance: Teton County commissioners approve vouchers, liquor permits and rename Mount Woodring; several routine motions pass unanimously",277,268000,545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31&start=268&end=545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6503499/Teton-County/Wyoming/Votes-at-a-glance-Teton-County-commissioners-approve-vouchers-liquor-permits-and-rename-Mount-Woodring-several-routine-motions-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503499-ad843eeb8466cc5936ab8893b8b95a43/orig.mp4?Expires=1770644429&Signature=bhV-oPyxzVXK9aoTmGl7lPSYr-DEYq4rzNI43KXMl0jVSDh552CtbmrNtZ2FAIH1Nh2iJWz5eq7GF~5TfZvb237lGd1Cyb5~pcpCa1LFYhHdD1LAUIkEVsEQN8TP~NUiDSKgq83C-45vyiNGhfAGREK4fjdX5T1l5EgCiK8QFMv9ptif~rxM2XD-4WqVuabnAkDFTlkwCEgDGdEDFT8Y8-uIpNuCgHCHAZRCsf9gA1YurYkoI3ry5q4fXWEvz5EMnDModeqVkIZR1dO95SIVfzNxJuddcjU0hwjNEJ5NO-HXfwxhc5mrMNXYu0BRVOADAXdKctCmCnGlv-wIZ4aGWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Teton County Commissioners took routine actions at its Monday voucher meeting, approving a county voucher run, a consent agenda of permits, and a letter recommending a name change for a mountain. All recorded motions carried by unanimous voice vote.

Key votes and outcomes
- Adopt agenda: The board opened the meeting and adopted the agenda by motion and unanimous voice vote.
- County vouchers: The board approved the 08/11/2025 county voucher run in the amount of $1,844,089.21. The motion was recorded as moved by Commissioner Probst and seconded by Commissioner Gardner; the board approved the payment list by voice vote.
- Consent agenda: Commissioners approved 24‑hour liquor permits for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce & Liquor Store (Jackson Hole Marathon, Sept. 27) and a catering permit for the American Innovation Project (Aug. 21). The consent agenda was moved and seconded and carried unanimously.
- Rename Mount Woodring to Raven Peak: The board debated edits to a draft letter supporting a geographic name change from Mount Woodring to Raven Peak, including wording changes to references to Teton County boundaries and tribal consultation language. Commissioner Probst moved to approve the letter as amended; the motion passed by voice vote.
- Adjournment: The board adjourned by motion and unanimous voice vote.

Where recorded, the meeting minutes list motions, seconder names and voice votes; the meeting contained no roll‑call tallies in the transcript. The board also approved vouchers and consent items during the session and heard several substantive discussion items later in the agenda.","At the Aug. 11 voucher meeting the Board of County Commissioners approved the county voucher run of $1,844,089.21, a consent agenda that included 24-hour liquor permits, a letter supporting renaming Mount Woodring to Raven Peak with edits, and other routine motions. All recorded motions passed by voice vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":44,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503510,"Teton County imposes stage 1 fire restrictions countywide, effective Aug. 12",60,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31&start=565&end=625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558918-5a92c12e3d1cb822cdbba0305441bb31/thumbnail_565000.jpg","/articles/6503510/Teton-County/Wyoming/Teton-County-imposes-stage-1-fire-restrictions-countywide-effective-Aug-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503510-eb15ed63bf8732bb9f4428126c871477/orig.mp4?Expires=1770644429&Signature=RF9qoutzUICRaeHktB8nZPfgF68wxC0MfPQ26LCNNl7ylpEw7LkJZE9~dog5HzGxLiiU4-9lRthbsyMmDRoF5GIj5e~T50IdfieQ8cow-z7xO3d9mzVNuTMNUsroFC2BziQBpasOeg3FdmxtMUscneVWn28o5q1onNMss~L8z0Fdd4MSjsMG-TbpJPvspRw00E4BOoNVoHdZFzJaxq90Qt4ypvTg8MGVt6wZ1-PSFH21z7iuBIEiKpVYWnKyNbhntlN5kWAyDrUfRIBRzlix8rKGIGhmadKVvrYvkHzt9~NsQh~yWCQuFV~VGpG5pVRbwyGgoWdzqcJlb0wVZ30oxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County on Monday adopted stage 1 partial fire restrictions to take effect at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Board of County Commissioners announced after a presentation from the county fire chief.

Fire Chief Mike Moyer told the board the restrictions, requested in coordination with state and federal partners, respond to “very high” fire danger and come after regular weekly meetings among local agencies. He said the Bridger-Teton National Forest would enter fire restrictions the following morning as well.

Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to adopt the restrictions “as presented,” and the measure passed unanimously. The county fire warden will retain authority to withdraw the restriction when conditions permit.

The order was presented as a countywide, partial restriction. Chief Moyer described the request as a coordinated step with other local agencies and noted the county’s ongoing monitoring of conditions.

The action is administrative and was adopted by motion; no additional funding or ordinance changes were made at Monday’s meeting. The board did not set a specific review date; the restrictions remain in place until the county fire warden withdraws them.

The board recorded the motion and a unanimous voice vote immediately after Chief Moyer’s presentation.","Teton County commissioners adopted stage 1 partial fire restrictions covering the entire county, effective 6 a.m. Aug. 12, following a request from the county fire chief citing very high fire danger and coordination with state and federal partners.","actionData","errors"]

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Teton County commissioners reopen review of sustainable destination management plan amid questions on lodging tax, accountability

Teton County holds workshop on eight strategic initiatives including housing, childcare, transportation and climate

Votes at a glance: Teton County commissioners approve vouchers, liquor permits and rename Mount Woodring; several routine motions pass unanimously

Teton County imposes stage 1 fire restrictions countywide, effective Aug. 12