Happy Holidays

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! A note from our Chair, Annette Osnos:

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only." Charles Dickens.

As many others more eloquent than I have said, the only way out of our current predicament is together with love and hope. The process of making that future come to fruition is our burden and obligation.

May your holidays be filled with friends, family and joy.
Sincerely,
Annette Osnos, Chair, Teton County Democrats

Greetings fellow Democrats and fellow Jacksonites!

We wish you, and your family, a very happy holidays, and hope you will have a great week, even if you are working!

In this holiday season, we are grateful that all 3 of our ski resorts are open, albeit some more than others, due to a lack of snowfall. While there has been snowfall, the temperatures have not fully kept up. Please be aware of backcountry conditions (check the BTAC site before heading out!) and consider other winter activities such as snowshoeing, the library and our museums-with a focus on art, as well as local and regional history.

Housing News

The Nelson Drive housing proposal has been passed, with the Town (not the County), agreeing to use Special Purpose Excise Tax funds earmarked for housing purposes. This creates 6 units of varying sizes for our Town employees, who must satisfy a certain set of income limit rules. This collaboration between the Town, the United States Forest Service, and the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust is beneficial to our community. While some may be skeptical of the financial aspect of this project, which is understandable, there will be further opportunity to discuss the next phase of this project in January, when the Board of County Commissioners will bring it up for consideration. We will update you with more info when it is available.

Local volunteer board openings

Get involved in our town affairs! This is how you can make a difference, locally and even statewide.

The Town and County have multiple volunteer board openings. Apply here

We are forming committees based around local issues-communications, elections, and others! The midterms are coming up, and we will be needing everyone's help! Contact us if you're able and willing to help out!

Local events calendar

Every third Friday-Lunch at the Senior Center. Come volunteer with us! Contact our Chair, Annette Osnos, for more info.[email protected]

Teton Democrats

PO 337

Jackson, Wy 83001

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