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I am Jim Rooks and I am asking for your vote for Teton County Commissioner on
August 20, 2024

Why I Am Running for Office

I am running for Teton County Commissioner because I believe I am the right person to bring unity to our community to solve our most pressing issues. After serving on the Town Council for the last 4 years, I decided I could make a greater impact on issues like protecting our wild lands, affordable housing, infrastructure, and transportation. I am a life-long resident of Teton County and I want to continue my work to make sure our children, friends and neighbors can continue to call this place home. 

Accomplishments as Town Councilman

Housing

Voted for each and every #338 new deed-restricted homes built between 2000-2024! By the end of my 4 years on the Town Council, I will have voted for 388 built units with many more affordable community homes in the pipeline.

Historic Preservation

Established the first official LDR tool to help preserve historic Jackson Hole

Affordable

Child Care

Voted to establish a Town of Jackson daycare facility and program that added 30 new affordable daycare spots for working local families

Water Quality

Voted to fund the $10m Water Quality SPET, worked closely with Protect Our Waters JH and Water Quality Master Plan

Health & Human Service Funding

Voted yearly to increase funding by over 100% for local Health & Human Service organizations, including One22, Teton Youth & Family Services, Voices JH, Children's Learning Center, and more.

Resume:

  • Town of Jackson Town Council 

  • Board Member: History of Jackson Hole, pARTners, Wyoming Stargazers, Wonder Institute, Trout Unlimited

  • 25 Years Teach in Teton County School District

  • (3-Time Teacher of the Year Award Winner)

  • 2-Time Rotary Citizen of the Month Award Winner

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