Regulatory Reduction Taskforce (RRT) Recap

ShelterJH Advocacy Director Clare Stumpf traveled to Lander last week to testify in support of local control at the Regulatory Reduction Taskforce meeting. No potential bills that threaten our home rule surfaced, but some could materialize before the taskforce convenes next on 10/18. Check out this article for more details and we’ll keep you updated!

Art Exhibit

Support your local photojournalist Lina and don’t miss this photography series about our housing crisis now open at the library. The exhibit runs through November 15. Make sure you check it out!

Thanks for your support during Old Bill’s season!

Thank you to everyone who supported us during Old Bill’s! Your donations, social media shares, and conversations with friends helped us raise funds to support our critical work.⁠ It takes all of us to create a community we can live in, and we’re so grateful to all of our fellow advocates for being a part of this journey!⁠ ⁠Thanks for a great giving season.

Affordable Home for Sale!

There is a one-bedroom deed-restricted home for sale! To qualify, you must earn 50-80% of Median Family Income ($71,512 for a single-person household) and work full-time in Teton County. Make sure you submit an application by 4pm on 10/3.

Volunteer Board Openings: apply now!

Wondering how to get more involved with local decision-making? Consider applying for an opening on a public board! Multiple Shelter members serve on local boards, including the Housing Supply Board, the START Board, and the Pathways Taskforce. Reach out for more information and apply online by 10/8.

Thanks for your board service, Skye!

Shelter co-founder and board member Skye Schell is stepping off the board to focus on his new consulting firm Mountain Movement Strategies. ShelterJH is indebted to Skye for his policy expertise and commitment to our mission since 2016. There may be a partnership between Shelter and MMS in the future, so stay tuned!

Swap Meet

Mark your calendars for these upcoming swap meets at the library! We’re especially looking forward to the conversations surrounding housing issues and local vs. state control. See you there!

Civil Rights Commission Public comment needed 

Have you experienced housing discrimination in Wyoming? Members of the public are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives on housing discrimination in Wyoming by emailing Liliana Schiller, at lschiller@usccr.gov by October 18, 2023. https://www.usccr.gov/meetings/2023/09-18-wyoming-advisory-committee-announces-tenant-public-forum-its-study-housing

Hot Topics in Housing

ShelterJH members share relevant media pieces with one another through our Google Group. Here are what our conversations have been about this month: