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Meet Jennifer

Who am I?

I’m a Driggs City Council member, a mother of two in Driggs schools, and a neighbor who loves this community. My husband and I, both tradespeople, chose Driggs because it’s the kind of place where families can put down roots, where people look out for each other, and where small-town character still thrives.

How I got here

I first came to Jackson in 2005 to work a summer job wrangling horses. Over the years, I started businesses, raised kids, and worked across industries — from restaurant management to bookkeeping to barbering.

But in 2021, my family and I moved to Driggs. We quickly realized this is where we were meant to be. Our kids thrived in Driggs schools, we connected with our neighbors, and we felt part of a community that still values integrity, hard work, and caring for one another.

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 in just the past two years – a record number. 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.

  • Regional cooperation: with Victor, Teton County, and state partners to strengthen infrastructure and opportunity: Our valley is interconnected — shared schools, businesses, and infrastructure. I believe the Mayor of Driggs should prioritize rebuilding these relationships. I will work toward solutions 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.