Charley Sutherland

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jasmine Hall |Charley Sutherland

A state representative and senator proposed an ultimatum for Jackson and Teton County in Wyoming’s supplemental budget on Friday. Lobbyists and officials said that if passed, the two carbon copy amendments filed on the third and final reading of the budget would have stripped the town and county of their tools to incentivize affordable and workforce housing. “It’s a ‘screw Teton County’ amendment,” Sen. Mike Gierau, D-Jackson, said before the Senate amendment was introduced on the floor. But Sen.

2 months ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Rebecca Huntington |Charley Sutherland

Newly appointed Jackson Town Councilor Alyson Spery sees her position on the city’s governing board as distinct from her fellow councilors, based on how she got there. “While the four of you ran a campaign to garner the support of the community and the trust of the community, I have not had that opportunity,” Spery told council members during her Thursday interview. Those interviews were not streamed but were recorded and are now available at JacksonWY.gov.

Jan 25, 2025 | jhnewsandguide.com | Rebecca Huntington |Charley Sutherland

After two days of partially public, partially private deliberations, the Jackson Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Alyson Spery to fill a council seat vacated by former Councilor Arne Jorgensen, who was elected mayor in November’s election. Spery was among five finalists interviewed Thursday for the normally elected role. She learned of her appointment Friday while eating lunch and listening to the Town Council’s livestream.

Jan 24, 2025 | jhnewsandguide.com | Rebecca Huntington |Charley Sutherland

After two days of private deliberations, the Jackson Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Alyson Spery to fill a council seat vacated by former Councilor Arne Jorgensen, who was elected mayor in November’s election. "I really appreciated some of her thoughts on increasing representativeness on this body," Councilor Kevin Regan said. Spery brings a voice and perspective that none of the sitting council members or mayor have, the elected officials said when explaining their choice.

Jan 22, 2025 | thesheridanpress.com | Charley Sutherland |Jasmine Hall

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