News & Events (ALL)
Mahogany Ridge: Updated information as of 12-18-08
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Mahogany Ridge is an 1,381 unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 3,507 acres stretching approximately 4.4 miles long and 2.0 miles wide....(more)
Mahogany Ridge: Feb. 13 Earliest Possible Hearing
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Mahogany Ridge has been removed from the October hearing schedule.
Job Opportunity: Envision Victor Project Coordina
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Help the City of Victor find its Heart and Soul as the Project Coordinator for the Envision Victor partnership. ...(more)
Novembr 10th BOCC Work Meeting Report
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The BOCC discussed bids for the operation of the transfer station, Transportation Impact Study guidelines, and three extension requests. ...(more)
VARD 2008 Special Election Edition Newsletter
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
VARD's October 2008 newsletter features special coverage of local land-use issues as they relate to the November 4th election along with a guide to registration and voting in Teton Valley. ...(more)
Link to special section on the revised PUD
Friday, October 24, 2008
Look here for all of the information on the revised PUD ordinance...(more)
Link to VARD's 2007 Annual Report
Sunday, July 06, 2008
VARD's recently published 2007 Annual Report...(more)
Link to VARD's July 2008 Newsletter
Saturday, July 05, 2008
VARD's July 2008 Newsletter highlights the recently published Developer's Handbook for Smart Growth...(more)
The sky is falling, or is it?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Click here to read VARD's April 17th guest editorial in the Teton Valley News...(more)
Idaho Fish & Game comments on Canyon Creek Ranch
Friday, April 11, 2008
As the county prepares to consider several large development applications VARD has been advocating for a thorough process that ensures that quality of life in Teton Valley is protected. ...(more)
Set the Bar High: Teton Valley is worth it
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Canyon Creek, Mahogany Ridge and J Lazy H Ranch will total over 2,590 units on 12,547 acres in some of the most remote corners of this valley. 2,590 units translate in 7,511 people....(more)
February 2008 Newsletter
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Our latest newsletter gives you a chance to look at some of the biggest developments to be proposed to date in Teton Valley. ...(more)
VARD announces staffing changes
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Sandy Mason has been hired as VARD’s new Executive Director. VARD recently hired two new talented and highly qualified additions to our staff : Anna Trentadue and Lucy Flood.
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VARD awards recognize local citizens
Friday, November 09, 2007
At the Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) annual Mad Hatter Party on Friday, November 9th VARD gave out three awards.
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Recall Election Results
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Commissioner Alice Stevenson and Commissioner Larry Young will remain in office...(more)
BREAKING NEWS ON RECALL
Thursday, October 25, 2007
During Governor Otter’s visit he stated to the county clerk that should the recall be successful he would have full discretion in appointing whoever he wanted to the recalled seat(s). ...(more)
Fall Newsletter
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Check out our most enthusiastically-received newsletter yet!...(more)
VARD in compliance with IRS law
Thursday, October 11, 2007
VARD's tax lawyer submitted the following letter repudiating allegations made by Nolan Boyle in the Teton Valley News and stating VARD's compliance with IRS and election law....(more)
Rinaldi steps down as VARD Executive Director
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Kathy Rinaldi, Executive Director for VARD, recently announced her decision to reduce her workload at VARD in order to prepare and devote more time to her expanding family....(more)
What's wrong with the PUD?
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
This may sound like technical jargon but the Planned Unit Development (PUD) is forever changing the face of Teton Valley so we think you should know more about it. ...(more)
VARD 2006 Annual Report
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Click here to view a pdf of the Annual Report...(more)
"All in this together" Opinion in July 6th TVN
Friday, July 06, 2007
VARD board member Dave Hensel responds to last week's opinion piece by Dr. Head of the TVA in an opinion piece entitled "All in this together"...(more)
EPA Smart Growth faces budget cut
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The Federally-funded EPA Smart Growth program is facing a 1/3 budget cut in the U.S. Senate. Please voice your support for the program and oppose this cut!...(more)
BOCC decides against pursuing interim moratorium
Monday, May 14, 2007
Commissioner Stevenson said that she thought it was important for the county to have a comprehensive plan for how to move forward on land use issues ...(more)
But is it legal? Kathy Spitzer, Esq
Thursday, May 03, 2007
...she addresses the definition of "health, safety and welfare" according to Idaho law and argues that by this standard Teton County certainly has an emergency situation
...(more)Judge grants preliminary injuntion on moratorium
Monday, April 30, 2007
Today Judge Jon Shindurling issued his opinion in favor of the request for a preliminary injunction on Teton County’s moratorium on development. ...(more)
Moratorium injunction decision in 7-10 days
Friday, April 20, 2007
This morning in the Teton County courtroom Judge Jon J. Shindurling heard arguments...(more)
County legal and planning fund established
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The county fund is entitled "Planning Capacity/Legal Fund" and will be used specifically for hiring planning consultants to help with the urgent planning tasks...(more)
VARD memos to Teton County, ID
Monday, April 02, 2007
As we try to keep you up to date on the moratorium and the legal challenge being brought against...(more)
Emergency Moratorium Resolution Adopted
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
At around 1am this morning after a public hearing lasting over six hours, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners passed an emergency moratorium resolution
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Emergency Public Hearing on Moratorium
Monday, March 26, 2007
This morning the Board of County Commissioners decided to hold a public hearing tonight at 6:30pm at the high school regarding the emergency moratorium resolution proposed...(more)
MARCH 26 - Commissioners to consider moratorium on
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Commissioner Alice Stevenson will be proposing an emergency 6 month moratorium on development
County adopts Groundwater Protection Ordinance
Monday, December 11, 2006
On Monday, December 11, 2006, Teton County Commissioners adopted a new ordinance protecting groundwater from the impacts of development in Teton Valley....(more)
VARD honored by Idaho Smart Growth
Friday, December 01, 2006
Valley Advocates for Responsible Development receives “Grow Smart Award” from Idaho Smart Growth...(more)
VARD gives awards to Doug Self, Susie Work
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Valley Advocates for Responsible Development is pleased to announce that Doug Self, Planning Administrator for the City of Driggs is the recipient of VARD’s first annual Smart Growth Award....(more)
Common Sense Guidelines for Living in Teton County
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The Teton County board of county commissioners recognized that rural life can pose unexpected challenges to new residents...VARD offered to help...(more)
Ruling on VARD case against Teton County, ID
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Judge Rules on Teton County Commissioners’ Decision Approving Controversial Subdivision...(more)
Press Release: Staff Changes at VARD
Thursday, June 29, 2006
VARD welcomes Kathy Rinaldi as the new Executive Director. Jeff Carter will be moving to the board of directors....(more)
State of the Rockies Report Card
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Colorado College's "State of the Rockies Report Card" examines many trends relevant to Teton County, Idaho...(more)
Proposed emergency ordinances
Thursday, May 11, 2006
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