JH Working to Host ‘Raising Our Housing IQ’ on Housing June 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2023
 
JH Working to Host ‘Raising Our Housing IQ’ on Housing June 29
Forum will serve as an informational look Teton County housing issues
 
Jackson, Wyoming – Jackson Hole Working will host an informational look at Teton County housing on Thursday, June 29, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, inside the Ordway Auditorium at the Teton County Library. Lunch provided.
 
With housing issues as one of the major items on everyone’s minds, this program seeks to unpack how we got here, our changing community and provide details on how the public/nonprofit and private sectors play a role in developing housing. The program will also include an update on Northern South Park and how to get involved.
 
Panelists for the day will include Anne Cresswell, Kris Greenville, April Norton, and Senator Mike Gierau.
 
“We know that many in our valley want a deeper understanding of our housing situation and the possible solutions, and we hope this summit is a way to condense information and provide folks with knowledge and ways to advocate for housing effectively,” says JH Working Board Chair Ruth Ann Petroff.  “By engaging with folks whose insights and history shed light on our housing issues, we aim to share knowledge that will help individuals and organizations better understand housing in Teton County.”
 
AGENDA
 
10:30 am
Welcome: Ted Staryk
 
10:35 am 
Panel Discussion: Ruth Ann Petroff, Moderator
Where we came from/where we are:  our changing community by the numbers
Panelists: Mike Gierau, Kari Cooper
 
11:15 am                     
Public & Non-Profit Housing Melissa Turley, Moderator
Panelists/Presenters: Anne Cresswell, Kris Greenville, April Norton
 
Noon                         
Break (15 min to grab provided lunch – eat during program)
 
12:15 pm                     
Panel Discussion Jessica Jaubert, Moderator
Developing Public Policy for Market/Private Solutions
Panelists:  Tyler Davis, Jen Ford, Rick Howe
 
1:15 pm                       
Northern South Park Presentation