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Teton County to seek public input after U.S. Board review prompts renaming discussion of Mount Woodring
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Commissioners discussed three proposed replacement names for Mount Woodring—Raven Peak, Equality Peak and Liberty Peak—and agreed to solicit public comment and draft outgoing correspondence ahead of an August 4 deadline.
The Board of County Commissioners discussed proposed new names for a peak in Grand Teton National Park currently named Mount Woodring and agreed to solicit public input before taking a formal county stance. Staff said the U.S. Board on Geographic Names was reviewing proposals after concerns about Woodring’s background were raised; local submissions include “Raven Peak,” “Equality Peak” and “Liberty Peak.”
Commissioners said the county’s recommendation carries weight in the federal process, and several commissioners asked that staff solicit input from the public, including outreach to the native community, wildlife groups and local stakeholders. Commissioner Gardner said he favored “Raven Peak” and noted personal experience on the mountain; other commissioners expressed interest in opening up a short public comment period and returning the item with suggested outgoing correspondence. Staff suggested scheduling outgoing correspondence for the board’s Aug. 4 meeting to allow a week or two for public feedback.
No formal vote was recorded; the board directed staff to gather materials, circulate relevant correspondence and solicit public comment for consideration at the Aug. 4 meeting.
