Town says joint departments need a fix for the budget gap
The Town Council will bring Teton County a proposal to talk about joint department funding, because Town spending is growing faster than revenue and shared services sit at the center of that gap.
The Town Council will ask Teton County to start a broader conversation about how joint departments are funded, after staff said annual expenditures now exceed annual revenues and spending growth is outrunning revenue growth. The staff report says those shared departments are a major part of the Town budget, and that a sustainable path forward means rethinking how the two governments pay for them Town Proposal to Teton County for Discussion of Future Joint Efforts Staff Report.
That fits the bigger budget picture the Town and County have been describing this year: joint services are one of the main pressure points in a widening gap, even as Town revenues are projected to keep rising. The question for both sides is whether they can keep the current funding structure in place without cutting services elsewhere or finding new money.
Background
Teton County and the Town of Jackson face a growing budget gap in 2026, driven by rising expenditures in joint departments, operations, and capital projects, despite increasing revenues.
Latest: 2026-06 — Teton County projects a budget gap of $700,000 for FY30 if no new revenues or expense reductions are implemented.
curated as of 2026-07-05
Town and County will discuss alternative Parks & Rec funding, including a 56% Town/44% County split, at a joint meeting on July 6, 2026.
Latest: 2026-07-06 — Town and County scheduled to discuss alternative funding scenarios, including the 56% Town/44% County split, at a joint meeting.
curated as of 2026-07-05
Teton County will adopt the FY2027 budget on June 30, 2026, following preliminary presentations in April and May. The Town of Jackson's FY27 budget is $79.2M, with major capital and service investments.
Latest: 2026-06-30 — Teton County Board of Commissioners scheduled to adopt the FY2027 budget at 9:00 AM.
curated as of 2026-06-19
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Town Proposal to Teton County for Discussion of Future Joint Efforts Staff Report | staff report |