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.
48 Idaho meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Idaho with the most elections activity
- Washington County, ID (12)
- Blaine County, ID (5)
- Gooding County, ID (5)
- Eagle, ID (5)
- Minidoka County, ID (4)
- Twin Falls County, ID (3)
- Jefferson County, ID (3)
- Burley, ID (2)
- Pocatello, ID (2)
- Boise, ID (1)
- Post Falls, ID (1)
- Power County, ID (1)
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.
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 Steel National Development Agreement
The Washington County Commissioners will meet to discuss a development agreement for Steel National and review various county administrative matters. The agenda includes personnel discussions and real property negotiations in executive sessions.
City Council to approve steps for a May 19 streets override election
The Burley City Council will consider several routine items on a consent calendar, including approval of minutes and payments totaling $1,542,600.97. Council members will discuss and vote on a resolution to revoke the reallocation of opioid settlement funds to the Health District. They will also set a date for a…
Board elections and caretaker position discussion at Power County Fairboard
The Power County Fairboard will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting. The board will discuss the caretaker position, a board member appointment, and conduct board elections. Additional items cover arena equipment use, arena electrical updates, and high school…
Committee to elect chairman, schedule 2026 meetings
The Conservation Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to receive an update on the 2025 Conservation Education Program and take action on organizing the committee for 2026. Items include approving previous minutes, electing a chairman and vice chairman, and setting meeting dates for the year. This agenda is…
Parks Commission to elect chairman, vice-chairman
The Parks, Pathways & Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from December 18, 2025, elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and introduce the new council liaison. The agenda is primarily procedural with no significant project or financial decisions.
Commissioners to consider 26-lot subdivision for Moonlight Meadows
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to subdivide 148.93 acres into 26 lots. The meeting also includes discussions on the ambulance district levy and updates from the Sun Valley Economic Development executive director.
Board will decide on election precincts, record destruction, and other items
The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider establishing the 2026 election precincts and a resolution to destroy records of the Adult Misdemeanor Probation Department. The meeting will also include a review of the Veteran’s Service Officer quarterly report, a discussion of broadband matters, and…
Pocatello City Council to install new members and elect Council President
The City Council will administer the oath of office to the newly-elected Mayor and Council members. The body will also elect a President of the Council and consider several consent agenda items.
Jerome City Council to install new elected officials
The City Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor-elect and Council Members-elect. The body will also elect a Council President and discuss a sidewalk grant program.
Commissioners will approve the IDOC contract and set 2026 election precincts
The Jefferson County Commissioners will vote on several action items, including approving a contract with the Idaho Department of Corrections and establishing precinct boundaries for the 2026 election cycle. They will also consider an addendum to the 2023 transportation planning study, a grant application resolution…
City Council to elect mayor, approve minutes, finances, and lease agreement
The Twin Falls City Council meeting will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of the December 22, 2025 council minutes and the December 18‑31, 2025 accounts payable. The council will also approve a Landlord’s Release & Consent Agreement with Zions First National Bank and Reeder Airport…
City Council to award well contract and approve election results
The Blackfoot City Council will meet to approve the canvass of the November 4, 2025, general election and award a contract to drill a production well. The agenda includes several action items, including a resolution to approve financing for wastewater treatment plant improvements and an ordinance terminating certain…
Public hearing for 200-lot Sagehill Subdivision annexation and rezone
The City Council will hold public hearings for large residential projects including Sagehill Subdivision (200 lots, 736 acres), Avimor Sub-Area Plan No. 2, and Angler's Hamlet. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, pathway agreements, and approvals for subdivisions and design reviews. The council also will…
Board will review 2025 budget expenditure report and elect 2026 officers
The Washington County Rodent District Board will elect officers for 2026, approve the 2024 annual meeting minutes, review the 2025 fiscal year budget expenditure report, and consider the 2025 final tail bounty report. All four items are listed as action items, indicating the board will vote on them. The agenda also…
Blaine County Commissioners to conduct canvass of votes
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct a canvass of votes. The agenda also includes reviewing contractor reports for the Blaine County Ambulance District and processing residency forms and claims.
Board will review 2026 Alcoholic Beverage License renewals
The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will canvass the November 4 election results and consider renewals for 2026 alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also address claims, homeowner cancellation abstracts, and a chair replacement and rain‑gutter leaf filter project at the Legal Building. Additional reports on…
Commissioners to canvass November 4, 2025, election votes
The Washington County Commissioners will meet to certify the November 4, 2025, election results. The board will also discuss the City of Midvale's Area of City Impact and road maintenance applications. An executive session is scheduled to address personnel, real property, and litigation.