Town floats a 6th cent general sales tax ahead of 2028 ballot talk
Jackson’s Town Council is set to raise the idea of adding a 6th cent of general sales tax as a shared revenue option with Teton County, starting a conversation that could lead to a voter question in November 2028.
Jackson’s Town Council plans to put a new revenue idea on the table Monday: potentially adding a 6th cent of general revenue sales tax, and asking Teton County to join a community-wide discussion about whether that kind of funding is needed for future services and priorities Town proposal staff report.
The staff report frames the 6th-cent concept as part of a broader effort to close a gap where “annual expenditures currently exceed annual revenues,” and it makes clear Monday’s item would not commit either government to a tax increase yet. If the idea advances, previous county finance estimates have put a 1% “6th cent” at roughly $28.3 million per year in new revenue, with the hard questions still to come: what would be funded first (including whether housing gets a dedicated share), what guardrails would be written into ballot language, and who gets to spend it.
Background
Teton County is considering a 6th cent sales tax, projected to raise $28.3M/year, to fund core services, EV charging, park upgrades, and major joint projects.
Latest: 2025-03-17 — Town Council workshop identifies funding priorities for new revenue: closing General Fund gap, EV charging expansion, Karns Meadow Park upgrades, ecological monitoring, and support for joint projects.
curated as of 2026-07-05
Teton County plans a 2028 vote on a General Penny of Sales Tax, projected to raise $13.5M by FY2030, to close a structural deficit and sustain core services, with much of the revenue coming from tourists.
Latest: 2030 — Projected annual revenue from the General Penny reaches $13.5 million, with an estimated $560,000 annual growth.
curated as of 2026-10-23
Teton County and Jackson are pursuing state legislation for a regional transportation agency with taxing authority, aiming for the 2026 session.
Latest: 2026-02-11 — Deadline for all bill drafts to be finalized at the Legislative Service Office for the 2026 session.
curated as of 2026-11-05
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Town Proposal to Teton County for Discussion of Future Joint Efforts Staff Report | staff report |