JACKSON, Wyo. — Last night, candidates for Jackson’s Town Council and House District 16 gathered at the Teton County Library for its second general election candidate forum.
Candidates were asked just about everything-Jackson.
The forum began with a 30-minute forum with House 16 candidates Jim McCollum and incumbent Mike Yin.
Local media panelists asked McCollum and Yin about abortion restrictions, election integrity, clean energy, a real estate transfer tax, health insurance and marijuana legalization.
The second forum featured Town Council candidates Kat Rueckert, Devon Viehman and incumbents Jonathan Schechter and Arne Jorgensen.
Candidates responded to several questions on housing, from zoning to senior citizens and workforce designations. They also shared their opinions on “hot topics” like the fairgrounds and what some call Jackson’s lost “community character.”
In addition to housing, they were asked about the town’s budget, water quality, equity and western heritage.
Missed the forum? Visit the Teton County Library’s website to listen to recordings and inform your 2022 general election vote.
Three more forums remain before election day, click here to review details and dates.
Tonight’s forum will feature candidates for the Board of County Commissioners and House 23. The forum begins at 6 p.m. at the Teton County Library.
