BCC Regular Meeting Action Report

Teton County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Action Report – May 17, 2022

A summary of actions taken at regular Teton County Board of Commission meetings

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The Teton C...

Spring Gulch Road to Temporarily Close for Improvements

Motorists should anticipate using an alternative route early next week as Teton County continues an improvement project to the gravel section of Spring Gulch Road.

Spring Gulch Road, from Riva Ridge Road and Bar BC Road, will be temporarily close...

Construction on Recreation Center Expansion to Begin

After many years of planning, designing, and engaging with the public, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) is excited to announce that construction on the Recreation Center Expansion project is set to begin.

Beginnin...

BCC Regular Meeting Action Report

Teton County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Action Report – April 19, 2022

A summary of actions taken at regular Teton County Board of Commission meetings

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The Teton County Bo...

Bears with Cubs are Emerging from Dens in Teton County

Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County. As bears become active this spring, BearWise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware.

Seeing a bear in its natura...

Teton County Launches Public Engagement Forum

Teton County is taking steps to make it easier for the public to engage with the County on current and ongoing projects through a new online public engagement platform. The website powers a holistic set of solutions to help unify and supercharge the publi...

Affordable Housing Department Announces Partnership for 100% Deed Restricted Apartment Development

During a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a new housing partnership with the Cumming Foundation that will create 57 new permanently deed restricted apartments in downtown Jackson. 

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Reminder: Pick Up After Pets on Public Trails

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind the public to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and walking trails.

There have been numerous complaints to TCJPRD this year regarding owners lea...

Teton County Emergency Management Preparedness Calendar

Teton County Emergency Management announces the release of the 2022 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, a local resource to promote a more disaster-resilient community. This free wall calendar can be used to help individuals, families, and organizations take...

Public Works Year in Review

– Teton County Public Works is hitting the ground running in 2022 with a number of projects ranging from water quality, wildlife crossings, and transportation. 

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s look back at ...

2022 Teton County Fair Call for Sponsorship

Planning for the 66^th Annual Teton County Fair is underway, and the Fair Board is looking for sponsors to help make the 2022 Fair one of the best in the west.

The 2022 Fair set for July 23 – 31, 2022pans nine days during peak summer visi...

Free Safety Device for Home Oxygen Users

In an effort to reduce the number of deaths and injuries from fires started in homes with oxygen machines, the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with fire departments across the state, is providing safety devices, at no cost, ...

Three Responses Received for Childcare Services RFP

The 2020 Childcare Baseline Inventory states that Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) costs twice as much as families can afford. Since the 2020 study was published, the COVID pandemic severely impacted working families’ lives,...

2022 Housing Supply Plan Approved

On May 2, 2022, the County Commission and Town Council unanimously approved the annual Housing Supply Plan presented by Housing Director, April Norton. The plan outlines the tools and tactics the Housing Department will utilize to catalyze the creation of...

100% Deed Restricted Apartments Announced

March 16, 2022 - Jackson, Wyo. – During a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a new housing partnership with the Cumming Foundation that will create 57 new permanently deed restricted a...

Trash Transfer Station Summer Hours Begin

Teton County Trash Transfer Station Summer Hours Begin and Secure Load Reminder 

Beginning Monday, May 9, the Trash Transfer Station will be open Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm.  All vehicles must be through the inbound scale by 3pm.&am...

Household Hazardous Waste Appointments

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open on select dates (1st and 3rd Wednesday), April - October by Appointment Only.

Click the link below to schedule your appointment.

Avian Influenza

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Continues to Spread in Wyoming

Teton County, WY COVID-19 Vaccination Update

For Immediate Release

FDA Authorizes and CDC Recommends Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals 

March 31, 2022, Jackson, WY – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cente...

No Age Limit for the Curative No-Cost COVID-19 Rapid Testing Center and New Hours of Operation

For Immediate Release 

March 18, 2022, Jackson, WY – Beginning Friday, March 18, 2022, there will no longer be an age limit at the Curative COVID-19 rapid testing center in the Target Plaza.  Individuals of all ages will be able...

BCC and TOJ Give Official Thanks to the Community for COVID-19 Response

For Immediate Release 

The Teton County Board of County Commissioners and Jackson Town Council Officially Thank All in the Community for Their Efforts During the COVID-19 Response

 March 15, 2022, Jackson, WY – March 18, 2022, marks the tw...

Teton County Health Department Updates Dashboard and Guidance to Align with CDC's Risk Levels

For Immediate Release 

Teton County Health Department Updates Dashboard and Guidance to Align with CDC's COVID-19 Community Risk Levels 

March 1, 2022, Jackson, WY – On Friday February 25, 2022, The Centers for Disease Control and...

Teton County Health Department Updates to the Covid-19 Dashboard

For Immediate Release

February 16, 2022, Jackson, WY – As we begin to move out of the emergency phase of the pandemic the Teton County Health Department will be making some changes to the Teton County COVID-19 Dashboard. Though Teton County has r...

Teton County Health Department COVID-19 Guidance for the Most Vulnerable in Our Community

For Immediate Release

February 15, 2022, Jackson, WY – As cases continue to decline from Teton County’s Omicron surge, the Teton County Health Department would like to provide guidance to the community to help protect those who are most vulnerable to sever...

Teton County, WY COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Immunocompromised Individuals Eligible for Booster

For Immediate Release

February 1, 2022, Jackson, WY – Teton County Health Department would like to emphasize that certain members of the public should receive a COVID-19 booster dose after having gotten an additional dose due to immunoco...

Teton County Health Department Recommendations While COVID-19 Cases are Extremely High

January 7, 2022, Jackson, WY – New COVID-19 cases continue to increase sharply over the last week. From December 29, 2021, through January 4, 2022, there were a total of 734 cases reported with a correlating case rate of 3,128.20/100,000 populat...

Teton County, WY COVID-19 Vaccination Update Clinic Changes, CDC Updates Vaccine Recommendations

For Immediate Release

January 7, 2022, Jackson, WY – Teton County Health Department would like to share several COVID-19 vaccine updates:

1. We are shifting locations again for the COVID-19 Clinics for individuals ages 12 and up ONLY. &am...

CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period

Teton County Health Department’s Case Investigation Team Overwhelmed with Surge in Cases

For Immediate Release

December 27, 2021, Jackson, WY - Teton County has recently experienced a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases even with the testing delays from the holiday weekend.  From December 19, 2021 to December 25, 2021, 209...

Mask Wearing Recommendation to help Guide Community Members to Stay Safe this Winter Season

For Immediate Release

Public Health Order #21-5 Requiring Face Masks for Teton County, Including the City of Jackson, Wyoming Set to Expire at 11:59pm on December 31, 2021; Mask Wearing Recommendation to help Guide Community Members to Stay Safe this Winte...

Omicron Variant Presence Confirmed in Wyoming

Booster Dose Recommended for Older Teens

Teton County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic New Location and Hours

December 9, 2021, Jackson, WY - Beginning Monday, December 13, 2021, the Teton County Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic will relocate back to the Health Department, located at 460 East Pearl Avenue after being at the Presbyter...

Booster Shot Recommendations Simplified and Expanded

Local Information - To book a vaccine appointment at the Teton County Health Department COVID vaccine clinic, visit https://hipaa.jotform.com/TCHD/covidvax. Appointments are available throughout December and we offer the Pfizer, Moderna and J&J COVID-...

Walk-In Flu Clinic on Tuesday, November 23rd; Free Flu Vaccine for Those Without Health Insurance

November 19, 2021, Jackson, WY - The Teton County Health Department will be hosting a walk-in, Flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, November 23rd from 8:30am-5:30pm at 460 E. Pearl Ave. for those who are still in need of a flu vaccine. Free flu vaccine...

No-Cost Rapid PCR Testing for COVID-19 Now Available in Teton County, WY by Curative

For Immediate Release

November 5, 2021, Jackson, WY - Beginning Monday, November 8, 2021, no-cost, rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 will be available in Teton County, WY.  The testing will be run by Curative in partnership with Teton County Health D...

Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11

November 3, 2021, Jackson, WY – After emergnecy use authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 2, 2021, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vac...

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use in Those 12+; Vaccine Clinics at Schools

For Immediate Release

May 13, 2021, Jackson, WY – The Teton County Health Department will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 12 and up.  This is following the decision made by the Advisory Commit...

Now Hiring Lifeguards!!!

We will train and certify you!
Lifeguard course fee can be reimbursed; see flyer for details.

Dog Park at the Fairgrounds to be Removed for the Season