Teton County Democratic Party 2024 Platform
PREAMBLE
The Teton County Democratic Party is the party of the people. Our legacy reflects the deep connection between our community and environment. We believe those invested in our community are inherently invested in protecting our shared future.
HOUSING
We support accessible, stable, and dignified housing for all residents, regardless of citizenship status.
Priorities
Establish a permanent, dedicated public funding source for workforce and affordable housing.
Support local housing agencies, nonprofits, and private partners.
Expand affordability tools including density incentives, deed restrictions, rental protections, and mitigation programs.
Ensure safe, sanitary rental conditions and use of written leases.
Reduce unnecessary parking requirements to enable more housing supply.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
We are committed to protecting reproductive health, rights, and justice, including safe and legal abortion and full bodily autonomy.
CLIMATE CHANGE
We recognize the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change and support bold local and regional action.
Priorities
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Support renewable energy development.
Implement the Town of Jackson Carbon Neutral 2030 goals.
Establish a joint town–county climate action function.
ENVIRONMENT
We support strong protection of Wyoming’s air, water, land, and wildlife.
Priorities
Uphold the Comprehensive Plan conservation ethic.
Support continued federal public land management.
Address impaired waterways in Jackson Hole.
Advance zero-waste goals and local food systems.
Price pollution appropriately.
TRANSPORTATION
We support implementation of the Integrated Transportation Plan.
Priorities
Community-wide Transportation Demand Management (TDM).
START bus expansion and electrification.
Alternative fuel infrastructure.
Wildlife-safe transportation design.
Managed parking to encourage transit use.
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare is a human right.
Priorities
Universal coverage, including single-payer as the most efficient model.
Strengthen Medicare and expand Medicaid.
Expand mental health and substance use treatment.
Support women’s health services and public health education.
ECONOMY
We support a resilient, sustainable economy that addresses extreme local inequality.
Priorities
Livable minimum wage and equal pay.
Workforce housing and retention.
Economic diversification beyond fossil fuels.
Additional local revenue tools (e.g., transfer tax options).
Predictable, fair business environment.
EDUCATION
Education is an investment in our people and economy.
Priorities
Reduce student food insecurity.
Universal early childhood access and childcare support.
Fact-based, civics-focused education.
Fair teacher compensation.
Stable education funding independent of extraction cycles.
IMMIGRATION
Immigrants are vital to the economic and cultural strength of Teton County.
Priorities
Humane, comprehensive immigration reform.
Path to citizenship for qualifying undocumented residents.
Permanent protections for DACA recipients.
Wyoming driver’s license access for non-citizens.
Refugee resettlement in Wyoming.
CIVIL RIGHTS
All people deserve full equality and constitutional protections.
Priorities
Advance racial equity and dismantle white supremacy.
Protect reproductive freedom.
Support seniors aging in community.
Enforce responsible gun ownership with strong background checks.
Keep schools and public spaces gun-free.
Oppose private prisons.
Support cannabis legalization and taxation.
ELECTIONS
Free and fair elections are the foundation of democracy.
Priorities
Support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act.
Implement automatic voter registration.
Protect election workers.
Require full campaign finance transparency.
Oppose voter suppression and gerrymandering.
SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteerism and public service strengthen democracy.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Strong social services are essential to community health.
ARTS & HUMANITIES
The arts enrich our community and economy.