Vision and Track Record

Teton County has an exceptionally engaged, caring, and activated population. I believe local government must inspire our residents to foster a sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive community. 


During my time in office, I have Worked to: 

  • Listen to all sides of an issue before reaching a decision

  • Not just tell you what you want to hear

  • Be civil without using "civility" as an excuse to Avoid making difficult decisions

 

Workforce Housing

Providing affordable housing options for those who make our county a community is critical. I am proud that my record on workforce and affordable housing caused ShelterJH to endorse my re-election. In the next term, I will work to ensure that the county preserves our existing workforce housing stock; builds new housing that is deed-restricted for our workforce, rather than luxury second homes masquerading as workforce housing; and limits short-term rentals and new hotels.

Protecting Public Lands and Wildlife


More than 97% of Teton County is public land. I am proud of my leadership to protect bears and other wildlife through revisions to our land development regulations.

Transportation

Reducing the impacts of congestion and roads on our community and environment requires regional TRANSIT partnerships and innovative solutions, rather than merely laying more asphalt. I have worked to continually improve our start bus system for riders in town, to the village, and to neighboring counties.

Public Safety

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians risk their lives to protect our community and to help injured people. I am proud that the local firefighters (IAFF Local 5067) has endorsed me in recognition of my work to protect public safety. I have also worked to ensure that local firefighters and emergency dispatchers are paid fairly.

Water Quality

Providing clean drinking water is a fundamental – and often challenging and divisive – function of local government. I am serious about our water quality, whether it’s advancing a water and sewer district to address water pollution in Hoback, advocating for an inspection and maintenance program for the county’s some 3500 residential septic systems, or spearheading a comprehensive county-wide water quality plan.