Date/Time: TBD

The next opportunity for public comment will most likely be in early June. 

Feel free to use the template below for inspiration, or simply write your own letter. 

Email to: council@tosv.com by June 29th

LETTER TEMPLATE  [ copy & paste ]

Subject: Support for the SHOP Housing Project

Dear Mayor and Members of Snowmass Town Council,

My name is [Name], and I have lived in Snowmass Village for [X years].

I’m writing to express my support for the proposed SHOP workforce housing project.

Many of the people who make Snowmass function every day, the lift operators, snowmakers, mechanics, ski patrol, and operations staff, cannot afford to live in the community where they work. When that happens, the impacts ripple across the valley through longer commutes, more traffic, and staffing challenges.

There are several reasons I support this project [Choose a few items from the talking points tab or add your own]

[Optional personal note]
Personally, I support this project because:
[1–3 sentences about why this matters to you — skiing, traffic, community sustainability, workforce, etc.]

Providing housing for Snowmass employees near their workplace helps ensure our community can continue to thrive.

Please support moving this project forward.

Sincerely,

[Name]
[Snowmass Village resident / homeowner / business owner]

Why This Project Matters

• Providing great skiing is getting harder and more labor-intensive each year. 
• Snowmass runs on the people who operate the mountain. Including: Lift operators, snowmakers, mechanics, ski patrol, and operations staff keep the mountain running every day. 
• Unfortunately, they cannot afford to live near their jobs.

Key Facts

• Housing for the ski workforce:
  – Provides housing for the employees who keep Snowmass operating.
• Privately funded:
  – Built and paid for by Aspen Skiing Company.
  – No taxpayer funding required.
• Smart location:
  – Located on Divide Road next to Snowmass’s existing operations and maintenance facilities.
• Transportation and safety improvements:
  – Over $1.3M in upgrades to improve safety along Divide Road.
  – Site has existing approvals for 3 housing units.
• Supports local schools:
  – Includes a small number of homes for Aspen School District employees.
• Eases Pressure on Workforce Housing:
  – Snowmass Village needs 383 workforce housing units and currently has 203 people on the waiting list.

Why Many Residents Support It

• Supports the local economy powered by skiing
• Helps reduce long commuter trips into Snowmass
• Helps house essential workers
• Improves safety and infrastructure
• It’s an employer stepping up to be part of the housing solution
• PLUS, the TOSV Planning Commission unanimously supported it and staff confirms it aligns with the comprehensive plan.