The Jackson Town Council convened on September 9, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including updates on public transportation, school board collaboration, public art initiatives, and developments regarding the Justice Center.

The meeting began with updates from the town manager, who reported that a notice to proceed has been issued for the procurement of four diesel buses, two hybrid buses, and two commuter buses. Despite a slight decline in ridership of approximately 1.5%, the overall trend remains positive, largely due to the town shuttle and local services. Additionally, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has been informed about the withdrawal of the transit signal priority aspect from the build grant proposals.

Councilman Wierd shared a letter from the school board requesting a cost-sharing partnership for pedestrian improvements on High School Road. He plans to meet with school board chair Betsy Carlin to discuss this further and will provide updates at the next council meeting.

The council also received a report from the public art committee, which expressed gratitude for the town's support in upcoming projects, including enhanced art installations and utility box wraps.

In a significant discussion regarding the Justice Center, the town manager informed the council about Teton County's consideration of demolishing the Hampton Courthouse, which was not included in the previously approved sketch plan. This potential change raises concerns about the temporary relocation of municipal court and victim services during construction. The council emphasized the need for further discussion on this matter, particularly regarding the long-term housing of the municipal court in the new Justice Center.

Council members expressed their concerns about the implications of the courthouse demolition and the need for timely communication from the county. They agreed to revisit this topic at the next meeting, allowing for input before the county commissioners make a final decision.

The meeting concluded with the town manager's report, highlighting positive water quality updates over the past two weeks. The council looks forward to further discussions on various topics in the upcoming meetings, ensuring that community needs and concerns are addressed effectively.