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There are over 4,500 acres in Teton County that are State Lands Parcels overseen by the State Board of Land Commissioners.. These parcels, granted at statehood carry a fiduciary responsibility for the purpose of funding K-12 public schools.
Conservation, in particular ecosystem stewardship and the concept of “Town as Heart,” are core community values identified in the Teton County Comprehensive Plan. The Teton County Land Conservation Opportunities is a chance to provide funding that would help advance those conservation and community preservation goals by leveraging private philanthropy.
There are numerous critically important parcels in the Town of Jackson and throughout Teton County, whether they be public, private, or State Trust lands, that are currently facing intense development pressure. Those parcels include, but by no means are limited to, Munger Mountain, South Park, and the Highway 390 State Trust lands. That pressure threatens to erode our community character and undermine the community’s conservation and preservation goals.
An important opportunity for Teton County
Official Ballot Language
Teton County Land Conservation Opportunities:
“$8,000,000 for the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust to acquire interests in state trust or private land to conserve wildlife habitat, protect open space, protect historic agricultural uses, protect scenic values, and protect public access. This project is sponsored by Teton County.”
How will this SPET item work?
The Teton County Land Conservation Opportunities would act much like the $5.5M Community Housing Fund approved during the 2019 SPET cycle. Like the Housing Fund, the Teton County Land Conservation Opportunities would allow the Town and County to be ready when an opportunity presents itself and to contribute to, and thereby enable, conservation-minded solutions, including creative solutions that may foster affordable housing in conjunction with conservation. Such opportunities could include conservation easements, leasing, or outright purchase.
Our valley needs to be prepared to come to the table and have the funds necessary to shape and determine our future.
Therefore, we ask for your consideration for the Teton County Land Conservation Opportunities and vote yes on November 8.
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September 23, 2022 – Early Voting Begins
All qualified electors wishing to vote in person may vote at the absentee polling site. The absentee polling site will be open for the General Election – September 23, 2022, to November 7, 2022.
Location:
Teton County Administration Building
200 S Willow Street, Jackson, WY 83001.
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Register to Vote in the General Election
How to Request an Absentee Ballot
November 7, 2022 – Last day for Early Voting
November 8, 2022 – General Election Day
General Election Information
On Election Day, you may vote at one of the following Vote Centers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. regardless of where you live in Teton County:
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center – 155 E. Gill Ave, Jackson, WY 83001
Teton County Library – 125 Virginian Ln, Jackson, WY, 83001
Old Wilson Schoolhouse/Community Center – 5655 Main St, Wilson, WY, 83014
Teton County Weed and Pest Shop 7575 US-89, Jackson, WY 83001
Alta Branch Library 50 Alta School Rd., Alta, WY 83414
Effective July 1, 2021, Wyoming voters will be required to show an acceptable form of identification when voting in person. There are many ID options for you to use to prove your identity. Any of the following documents will be accepted:
WY Driver's License or ID Card
Tribal ID Card
US Passport
US Military Card
DL or ID Card from Another State
University of Wyoming Student ID
Wyoming Community College Student ID
Wyoming Public School Student ID
Valid Medicare Insurance Card*
Valid Medicaid Insurance Card*
If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, you may obtain a free Wyoming Identification Card from your local Driver Services office. Click here to find your nearest office.
Voters who mail in their absentee ballot are not required to provide any additional form of identification.
General Election Information
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