Town and county set to revisit the cost-share ratio for Pathways operations
On Nov. 2, Jackson and Teton County will discuss whether to keep the current 60% county, 40% town cost-share for running the Pathways program, or shift to another ratio tied to a wider Parks and Rec funding deal.
Jackson and Teton County electeds are set to debate the cost-share ratio for Public Works Pathways operations, which staff describe as “staff salaries, programming, safety education, professional services, system management, planning, development review, etc.” The packet frames the split as still unsettled and notes the current ratio is 60% county and 40% town, with options on the table that include reverting to a census-based 54/46 split, returning to the original 2003 50/50 split, or continuing toward a planned 62/38 split Nov. 2 JPA packet.
The record shows Pathways operations started at 50/50 in 2003, shifted to 54/46 in 2011, and in 2024 the town and county approved a Joint Funding Memorandum of Understanding that phases to 62/38 by fiscal 2028. That memo also put the split at 60/40 for fiscal 2027 Sept. 14 joint packet.
If the boards want fewer annual fights over who pays for plowing, sweeping, and day-to-day pathway management, picking a clear formula (and sticking with it past the next census) matters more than the exact percentage.
Background
The Pathways cost-share ratio evolved from 50/50 (2003) to 60/40 (current), with ongoing talks about further adjustments between Teton County and the Town of Jackson.
Latest: 2026-11 — Ongoing board deliberations and staff reports on final split structure.
curated as of 2026-10-31
Town and County will decide the Pathways Capital funding split at their October 5, 2026 joint meeting, considering several split options for the $18.1M project.
Latest: 2026-10-05 — Scheduled joint meeting to finalize the Pathways Capital funding split, with options including Census Split (54%/46%), phased MOU splits (up to 62%/38%), and continued jurisdictional split.
curated as of 2026-10-02
FY27 Pathways Operating expenses are $331,001, split 60% County and 40% Town per the Joint Funding MOU, with a planned shift to 62/38 in FY28.
Latest: 2027 — Planned shift to a 62% County / 38% Town split for Pathways Operating in FY28.
curated as of 2026-10-04
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | Parks and Recreation Joint Powers Agreement Review Packet | packet |
| September 14, 2026 | Regular Joint Meeting Agenda Packet | packet |