The Teton County - Town Council Joint Information Meeting held on August 4, 2025, focused on budget amendments for the Pathways Department, specifically aimed at enhancing bike safety in the community.
The meeting commenced with a motion to amend the budget by $47,000 for bike safety initiatives. Commissioner Prope proposed the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Carlman. County Attorney Leah Colasano clarified the financial breakdown, indicating that the county would contribute $25,380, while the town would allocate $21,620, together totaling the proposed amount.
Following this clarification, the motion was adjusted to reflect the specific contributions from both the county and the town. The amended motion was accepted as a friendly amendment, and the council voted unanimously in favor of directing the funds to the Pathways Department for bike safety.
Subsequently, a similar motion was made for the town's budget, proposing the allocation of $21,620. This motion was also seconded and passed unanimously.
In summary, both the county and town councils successfully approved budget amendments to support bike safety initiatives, demonstrating a collaborative effort to enhance community safety and infrastructure.