Elections in Idaho local government
What Idaho city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
121 Idaho meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Idaho with the most elections activity
- Moscow, ID (24)
- Washington County, ID (18)
- Oneida County, ID (12)
- Minidoka County, ID (9)
- Gooding County, ID (9)
- Blaine County, ID (8)
- Bonner County, ID (8)
- Eagle, ID (8)
- Twin Falls County, ID (4)
- Jefferson County, ID (4)
- Pocatello, ID (3)
- Fruitland, ID (3)
Latest matching meetings
Planning and Zoning Commission to hold Chair and Co-Chair elections
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a work session regarding leadership elections. The agenda includes the election of a Chair and Co-Chair.
Airport board to elect chair and vice-chair, approve minutes
The Magic Valley Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the August 4th minutes and electing a new chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda also includes a budget update, recognition of a departing board member, and introduction of a new member. No major policy or spending…
Commission to vote on up to $1,250 for Longest Table dinner and $250 forum sponsorship
The Moscow Human Rights Commission is holding a special meeting with several action items, including approving July minutes, reviewing the calendar, and voting on two spending items: up to $250 for a Social Justice Forum sponsorship and up to $1,250 from the remaining fiscal budget for The 'Longest Table' Dinner. The…
Moscow Human Rights Commission to vote on event sponsorships, voting site request
The Moscow Human Rights Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review its calendar, and take several action items, including votes on sponsoring a Social Justice Forum (up to $250) and The Longest Table dinner (up to $1,250). The commission will also select survey questions and consider requesting a fourth voting…
Weiser Ambulance District board to set November levy ballot language
The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Weiser Ambulance District board, will handle general business, claims, a contract with Greaves Consulting, and review bank statements. They will also finalize ballot language for a November levy and hold executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.
Commissioners to open bids for Waterways Response Shed
The Jefferson County Commissioners will open bids for the Waterways Response Shed and select a low bid. They will also consider a resolution awarding a handgun and badge to a retiring deputy, approve an election systems hardware maintenance agreement, and discuss a contract for a hydrologic study. Routine items…
Budget, new positions, and Flying Hat Ranch annexation on agenda
The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on the county budget, including a reserve policy confirmation and a cost of living increase. They will also consider creating several new positions (Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, and Seasonal Noxious Weed…
Human Rights Commission to elect chair and vice-chair
The Moscow Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and review the calendar. Reports will be given on the Latah Human Rights Task Force, Juneteenth, Palouse Pride, Welcoming Cities, and hate incidents. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes.
Panel to review finalist designs for City Shop Mural
The Selection Panel will review and discuss finalist designs for the City Shop Mural, with the goal of recommending an artist and design. A majority vote will forward the recommendation to the Moscow Arts Commission and then to City Council for final approval.
Public hearing on new/increased fees, fee schedule adoption
The council will hold a public hearing on proposed new and increased fees, followed by a vote on a resolution adopting the 2026 Master Fee Schedule. They will also consider three annexations with initial zoning designations, an ordinance amending garbage collection regulations, and acceptance of the May 19 election…
Historic Preservation Committee to elect leadership and discuss historical signage
The Twin Falls Historic Preservation Committee will meet to confirm a quorum, approve minutes from May 11, 2026, and elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The agenda includes a presentation on a walking tour debrief and an update on America 250, as well as a proposal to create historical information signs for…
Commissioners to canvass May 19, 2026 election results
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss and decide on the canvass of the May 19, 2026 elections.
Commissioners to discuss data center, solar farm, and WICAP budget
The board will hear a Planning and Zoning update including discussions on data center and solar farm proposals. They will also consider a 2027 budget request from WICAP, canvass votes from a recent election, and discuss sheriff's K9 retirement and decorum policy. An executive session will be held for personnel, real…
Commissioners to canvass May 19 election results, approve claims
The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address business postponed due to the Memorial Day holiday. They will canvass the May 19 election results, approve claims and payroll, approve minutes, consider a hardship usage request, and approve timecards.
Canvass primary election, consider tax exemptions, hold executive session
The Board will canvass the May 19 primary election results. They will consider casualty loss exemption and tax cancellation requests from the Assessor. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters. Broadband and minutes are also on the agenda.
Commission to vote on zone change for 24-acre Lynnco Acres subdivision
The Jefferson County Commissioners will canvass the May 19 election results, discuss a property tax software contract using ARPA funds, and hold three public hearings on zoning code updates. They will also vote on a zone map amendment changing 24.14 acres from Residential-One to Suburban Neighborhood, and consider a…
Commission to elect new chair after Sumner resigns
The Fair and Affordable Housing Commission will elect a new chair for the remainder of 2026 following Eija Sumner's resignation, effective June. They will also approve minutes from April 2, discuss 2026 Intermountain Fair Housing training, and review their duties under Moscow City Code 3-6-2.
HRC to vote on Pride table sponsorship and Juneteenth funding
The Human Rights Commission will vote on two sponsorship requests: up to $235 for a table at the Inland Oasis Palouse Pride event and $500 for a Juneteenth event. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve April meeting minutes, and review its calendar. Reports will cover hate incidents, community…
County committee to approve legal services contract, tax refunds, election vendor extension
The Oneida County Government Operations committee is meeting to consider three docket items: a legal services agreement with attorney Stephen M. McGahey, approval of seven tax refunds for erroneous assessments, and a fourth extension agreement with Fort Orange Press for the Board of Elections. The meeting will be held…
Commission to review downtown historic survey and National Register updates
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold elections for chair and vice chair, and hear a presentation from Kirk Huffaker on the downtown reconnaissance survey results and the nomination process to update the National Register of Historic Places. The Commission will also discuss preservation projects including…
Commissioners vote on Juvenile Detention agreement, Probation Office project, Desert West lots
The Board will vote on a Memorandum of Agreement for the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center and discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. They will also consider a survey to deed Desert West lots to the City of Minidoka. Other actions include approving claims/payroll, appointing a Board of Community…
Arts panel to review sculpture garden submissions and pick finalists
The Moscow Arts Commission's ITC Sculpture Garden Selection Panel is meeting to review artist qualification submissions for the ITC Sculpture Garden project. The panel may discuss and vote on a slate of finalists who would create site-specific designs. Staff will then handle contracts and honoraria for selected…
Weiser Ambulance District board to discuss levy election, budget, and litigation
The Washington County Commissioners, sitting as the Weiser Ambulance District board, will discuss general business including claims, March bank statement and budget variance reviews, a levy election update, building repairs, and setting a budget hearing date. The board will also enter executive session for personnel…
Board to consider building permit fee waiver and several public‑safety items
The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold executive sessions on indigent matters and personnel issues, and will discuss a fee waiver request from the Hagerman Valley Historical Society, a camera quote for a new DMV/Public Defenders parking lot, monthly payments for the American Legion/War Memorial Hall, and…
Commissioners consider election precincts, ballots and a zoning variance appeal
The commission will vote on designating precincts and approving ballots for the May 19, 2026 election, and on a civil‑science contract to test and certify the foundation at the Circular Butte Shop. They will also hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied variance (APP‑VAR26‑0003) that seeks a 12‑foot setback for…
Oneida County Board to vote on budget transfers, grants, and EMS resolution
The Oneida County Board of Legislators will meet on April 8, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including budget transfers, grant agreements, and contracts. They will also vote on a resolution urging state action to support emergency medical services. The meeting includes a public hearing…
Board will review estimates for repairs to the ambulance hall
The Washington County Commissioners will discuss several financial and operational items. They will review claims, bank and credit card statements, and compare the current budget to actual expenditures. An update on the levy election and estimates for repairs to the ambulance hall will also be presented. An executive…
Oneida County committee to approve grants, Xerox contract, fund transfer
The Oneida County Government Operations committee is meeting to consider several dockets, including two grant agreements with the New York State Board of Elections, a sales and service agreement with Xerox Business Solutions, and a $20,000 transfer for computer software licenses. The meeting will be held with…
Commissioners to consider 50-lot subdivision and FY27 budget priorities
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 191.06-acre subdivision request and discuss strategic priorities for the FY27 budget. The meeting includes decisions on polling locations, record destruction, and various land use appeals.
Commissioners will designate polling places for the May 19, 2026 election
The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approvals of claims and payroll, minutes, and a loan request for MCURA RAA #2. They will vote on waiving county permit fees for the Duane Smith Annex and County Commissioners buildings, and discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office…
Panel to pick finalists for City Shop mural designs
The Moscow Arts Commission's Selection Panel will review artist qualifications for the City Shop Mural project and may recommend a slate of finalists to create site-specific designs. The recommendation will go to the Moscow Arts Commission for approval, after which staff will handle contracts and honoraria.
Negrete Subdivision hearing scheduled for March 17, 2026
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to elect a chairman and conduct two executive‑session hearings: the Negrete Subdivision hearing and the Brown special‑use hearing. The commission will also hold a training session for March 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and complete…
Commission to elect chairman and hold Negrete subdivision and Brown special‑use hearings
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will vote to elect a new chairman. It will conduct an executive‑session hearing on the Negrete subdivision and another on the Brown special‑use request, each to communicate with legal counsel about pending litigation. A commission training session is scheduled for…
Resolution 26-02 to correct May 2026 levy ballot language
The Washington County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on March 12, 2026 at the county courthouse. The agenda listed Resolution No. 26-02, which proposes a correction to the ballot language for the May 2026 levy. The meeting was open to the public via a Zoom link, and accommodations could be arranged by…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect new chair and vice chair
The Eagle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect new leaders for the commission and discuss updates on the Jackson House property, CLG grants and federal funding, America 250 planning, and a possible welcome brochure. Public comment is also on the agenda.
Arts panel to pick artists for traffic box vinyl wraps
The Moscow Arts Commission's Vinyl Wrap Selection Panel will review site-specific artwork submissions for traffic control boxes and may recommend a slate of artists. Following a majority vote, staff will coordinate contracts, honoraria, and installation.
Weiser Ambulance District to discuss ballot language and personnel
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District will meet to address a ballot language correction. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation with legal counsel.
Commissioners will vote on May 2026 levy ballot language and related approvals
The Washington County Commissioners will consider several items for the Weiser Ambulance District, including a LOR grant agreement and equipment purchase. They will decide on the district’s name, associated expenses, and the wording of the May 2026 levy ballot question. The board will also approve the resolution of…
Commission to elect officers, discuss Corbin Dog Park concept
The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, hear a presentation from the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, and discuss a concept for Corbin Dog Park. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar approval of November 2025 minutes and administrative reports on winter/spring…
Commissioners to consider bids for Priest River Airport snow removal building
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss airport construction, election precinct updates, and record disposal. The board will also review claims and demands totaling over $765,000.