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Votes and actions at a glance: joint meeting directs Housing Authority Board to end Pennrose talks; adjourned
Summary
During the July 14, 2026 joint meeting, the County passed a motion to terminate negotiations with Pennrose LLC (3–2), the Town later passed a similar motion (3–2), an initial Town motion died for lack of a second, and both bodies adjourned unanimously.
Key actions taken at the July 14, 2026 special joint meeting of the Teton County Board of County Commissioners and the Jackson Town Council:
• Town initial motion (SEG 019): Councilmember Jonathan Schechter moved to 'direct and authorize the Housing Authority Board to terminate negotiations with Pennrose LLC at 90 Virginian Lane and halt all work on the 90 Virginian Lane affordable workforce housing development until 2027 or a date to be determined otherwise.' The motion received no second and died. (Outcome: failed — no second.)
• County motion (SEGS 021–025): Commissioner Wes Gardner moved to 'direct and authorize the Housing Authority Board to terminate negotiations with Pennrose LLC at 90 Virginian Lane.' The motion was seconded by Commissioner Luther Propst and passed for the County, 3–2 (Commissioners Natalia Macker and Len Carlman opposed). (Outcome: approved.)
• Town adoption of similar motion (SEG 026): Councilmember Devon Viehman moved and Councilmember Jonathan Schechter seconded a motion directing the Housing Authority Board to terminate negotiations with Pennrose LLC at 90 Virginian Lane; Mayor Arne Jorgensen called the vote and the motion carried 3–2 (Mayor Jorgensen and Councilmember Alyson Spery opposed). (Outcome: approved.)
• Adjournment (SEGS 030–032): Both bodies moved to adjourn separately; both motions carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
The minutes list multiple public commenters and staff presentations but do not include verbatim public-comment content or contract details with Pennrose LLC.
