Word on the Street

The Mayor's Missive | November 15, 2024
 

NEW FIRE DISTRICT TAKES IMPORTANT FIRST STEP—THANKS TO YOU!

I am delighted that Ketchum voters approved the creation of a fire district in Ketchum. This is an important first step toward the consolidation of various fire districts valley-wide. With more than 72% approving the ballot measure, voters clearly saw value in having our first responders organized in an efficient and collaborative structure for optimal emergency response. The next step is to form the Ketchum Fire District, with Blaine County commissioners formally appointing the new fire district commissioners. If you have an interest in serving as a Ketchum Fire District Commissioner, please let us know by emailing participate@ketchumidaho.org.

JOINT MEETING WITH KURA TO TALK ABOUT PARKING AT 1ST AND WASHINGTON LOT

We will hold a joint meeting with the City Council and Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency (KURA) on Monday, November 18 at 3 PM to review parking options for KURA’s potential housing development at the 1st and Washington lot. Council members and commissioners will evaluate additional public parking options to the development’s original plans, and their associated costs. The various parking options and cost analysis are presented in the council package for your review. Click here to view them online. We will also evaluate funding options for each alternative.

FACTS ABOUT BLUEBIRD VILLAGE

Thanks to all those who made it to the Bluebird Village Open House last week. It was wonderful to see so many people (more than 200!) make it to the event. We hope you liked what you saw. At the Open House, we passed out a fact sheet about the development. Click here to read it online. With more than 90% of the units already allocated, we are looking forward to keeping more heartbeats in town.

Thanks for your participation—it is what makes our small town so special.

Cheers,
Neil

To read the rest of Issue No. 163 of the Word on the Street, click here.