Commissioners to weigh $750,000 for High School Butte trailhead parcel
On Sept. 21, commissioners, acting as the Scenic Preserve Trust, are set to vote on allocating $750,000 in 2022 Land Conservation Opportunities SPET funds to help the Jackson Hole Land Trust buy the 3.73-acre High School Butte Trailhead Parcel and convey it to the Town of Jackson
Teton County commissioners are set to vote Monday on putting $750,000 in 2022 Land Conservation Opportunities SPET funding toward the 3.73-acre High School Butte Trailhead Parcel purchase, with the Jackson Hole Land Trust buying from the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole and then conveying the land to the Town of Jackson Voucher meeting agenda.
The packet says the Land Trust would keep a conservation easement and pedestrian easement that would extinguish current development rights while allowing minor improvements at the base of the hill for recreation and trail work, and that it plans to raise the rest of the money through private donations High School Butte trailhead parcel packet. Staff report notes there is $2,123,776 remaining in the 2022 conservation SPET account after prior commitments, and the resolution directs the county treasurer to disburse the funds at closing.
Background
In September 2026, Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust approved $750,000 from the 2022 SPET for the High School Butte Trailhead Parcel, partnering with the Jackson Hole Land Trust and Town of Jackson.
Latest: 2026-09-21 — Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust Board adopts a resolution authorizing $750,000 from the 2022 SPET for the High School Butte Trailhead Parcel purchase.
curated as of 2026-10-17
Teton County allocated $750,000 from the 2022 SPET for the High School Butte Trailhead Parcel on September 21, 2026.
Latest: 2026-09-21 — The Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Scenic Preserve Trust Board, approved the allocation of $750,000 from the 2022 SPET account for the High School Butte Trailhead Parcel purchase.
curated as of 2026-09-19
On November 9, 2026, Teton County will consider WYDOT's $750,000 sale offer for the Hoback Fire Station parcel, with a decision to proceed expected to advance the long-planned fire station project.
Latest: 2026-11-09 — Board of County Commissioners workshop scheduled to consider WYDOT's offer for the Hoback Fire Station parcel.
curated as of 2026-11-07
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda | agenda |
| September 21, 2026 | Authorizing Resolution for Purchase of High School Butte Trailhead Parcel Packet | packet |