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Local Politics · Alpine, WY

Alpine Town Council Adopts 2026 Master Plan, Approves Funding at Oct. 6 Meeting

The Alpine Town Council met October 6 at Alpine Town Hall, approving Resolution No. 2026-036 to adopt the Town's 2026 Master Plan in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Scaffide dissenting. The Council authorized a Travel & Tourism grant application of up to $32,000 for the 2027 Music in the Mountains series and approved an additional $3,500 in FY27 expenses. Councilmembers unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-037 requesting Lincoln County table consideration of the Alpine Gravel Pit simple subdivision pending further review. Discussions included a temporary roundabout demonstration with public survey input, Bear Wise Jackson Hole wildlife-safety guidance, and a proposed fireworks ordinance addressing wildfire risk and enforcement. Upcoming dates include the October 21 Candidate Forum at the Alpine Civic Center and an October 28 public hearing on the Turley annexation, with written comments due by noon October 22.

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