by [email protected] | Jan 5, 2021 | blog, featured
Foreword I have served as a Jackson Town Councilor for two years. During that time, the town council has dealt with an array of issues falling into three general categories: The basic functions of local governmentFor example, water and sewer, streets, utilities, and...
by Dave | Oct 22, 2020 | blog
As I write this, it’s two weeks to Election Day. Two years ago, I found running for office to be an extraordinary experience, one of great extremes. On any given day – heck, in any given hour – my emotions went from exhilarated to exhausted, soaring to stressed, manic...
by Dave | Sep 29, 2020 | blog
Hello, This newsletter discusses two topics sharing one theme: community character. Topic 1: Increasing Teton County’s sales tax from 6¢ to 7¢ If you are a Teton County, Wyoming voter, my fervent plea is that you PLEASE VOTE YES for the ballot measure authorizing...
by Dave | Sep 4, 2020 | blog
Timeline of occurrences During the second half of August, two major events occurred regarding the Jackson Police Department (JPD). The first was a false rumor that the Town Council was going to discuss defunding the department at our August 17 meeting. The second was...
by Dave | Sep 4, 2020 | blog
To state the obvious, we are living through extraordinary times. Locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, 2020’s manifold uncertainties and pressures are producing ever-increasing amounts of tension, vitriol, and anger. This rich and too-frequently toxic blend...
by Dave | Jun 4, 2020 | blog
“It is Better to Light a Single Candle than to Curse the Darkness” — Eleanor Roosevelt Hello, Like every sentient being on the planet, I was and remain appalled by last week’s killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman. Making the horrific even worse was that...
