jennifer bragg for mayor

Meet Jennifer

Who am I?

A Driggs city council member and mother of two enrolled in Driggs public schools and an active member of the PTO. I’ve been married for 19 years to a supportive, hardworking partner, and together we’ve built our lives as tradespeople in Teton Valley.

For more than a decade, I’ve been a small, local business owner. I’ve been a licensed barber and cosmetologist since 2012, with professional experience in restaurant and office management, bookkeeping, and accounting. Before moving to Driggs, I was a proud affordable homeowner in Jackson for 11 years. I’m also an artist, a lover of books and music, and someone who believes deeply in the value of community.

How I got here

I first came to Jackson in 2005 for a summer job as a horse wrangler at a Wilson, Wyoming ranch — and never left. In 2006, I met my husband, and in 2009, just three weeks before our wedding, we were fortunate enough to win the affordable housing lottery for a deed-restricted condo on Snow King. For 11 years, that was our home. We built our careers, opened two businesses, and welcomed our two children there. But in 2017, the development was sold to a New York developer who pushed plans for a gated community. His “solution” to public access was to reroute trails right past our bedroom and bathroom windows. That was the start of a year-long battle at Jackson Town Council — organizing documents, public comments, and neighborhood meetings. Even after the council ruled in our favor, the HOA was weaponized against us until we finally had to sell our home.In 2021, we moved to Driggs. Here, our kids have space to thrive, and we’ve been fortunate to continue our work and our lives in this beautiful valley. We love it here and we’ve never looked back, wishing we had made the move sooner.

Why I’m running

I’ve always been political. I’ve never missed a chance to vote. I believe in doing the research, collecting all the facts, and making decisions based on hard data and community input — not feelings. That’s how I’ve approached my two years on City Council, and it’s how I intend to lead as Mayor of Driggs. During my 16 years in Jackson and originally hailing from a very small town in Colorado, I’ve had a front row seat to witnessing small town charm and integrity disintegrate and people I love getting forced out, so I’ve spent my time on city council trying to stave off that very thing from happening here. I fear it’s closer than any of us likes and it will take strong leadership keep it at bay. Unfortunately good intentions accomplish little.

As a Cosmetologist and barber, I spend my days at work talking with and listening to people, what they like or don’t like about Driggs. I am constantly receiving feedback about issues in our citizens lives, discussing what can be done to improve life in our valley. Historically, salons and barber shop have been safe havens for community members to meet and exchange ideas or information.

“Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair.” – George Burns

I won’t sugarcoat things, and I won’t lie to you. Sometimes that means being frank or saying things you might not want to hear. But it also means you’ll always know where I stand, and that I’ll lead with common sense and integrity.

I also believe elected officials have a responsibility to engage, educate, and listen. Meeting the bare minimum of what’s “legally required” isn’t enough. Our community deserves better communication — through social media, op-eds, town halls, and open Q&As just to name a few.

I’m always open to feedback, concerns, or suggestions and I urge you to reach out to me anytime!

Repairing relationships & Damage Control

  • City staff: Driggs has lost more than six vital staff members due to mismanagement. My goal is to listen, support, and implement systems that save staff time and taxpayer dollars. I will also work to create an appropriate HR policy so city staff feel safe, protected, and respected in their workplace.

  • City Council: The mayor’s job isn’t to silence or control the council. It’s to ensure meetings are fair, open, and productive. I will run meetings appropriately, let council members deliberate freely, and use open-meeting law as it was intended: to protect elected officials, not punish them.

  • Victor: Our valley is interconnected — shared schools, businesses, and infrastructure. The wastewater issue has strained Driggs-Victor relations, but I believe the Mayor of Driggs should prioritize rebuilding this partnership. I will work toward solutions that benefit both cities, with a focus on keeping user costs low.

  • Airport: The Driggs airport is over 90% funded by the FAA. It isn’t going anywhere. My focus is on repairing the relationship between the airport community and the city by enhancing youth programs and creating pathways to jobs that keep our young people here.

My Vision for Driggs

I’ve seen firsthand what happens when a community stops having a voice. I’m running for mayor because I believe in protecting what makes Driggs special, supporting the people who keep our city running, and building a future where our children can afford to live, work, and raise their families here.

Together, we can keep Driggs strong.