Word on the Street

The Mayor's Missive | October 17, 2025

ELECTION UPDATE—KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

With an alternative form of government (council-manager) on the ballot, which would replace the current form of government (mayor-council) if passed, the election will be complicated. You will be asked to vote in favor of or against adopting the council-manager form of government. In addition, you will be asked to choose your preferred candidates for both the current and potential new form of government, should it pass. Please vote for your favored candidates under both scenarios—if the new form of government were to be adopted or if it remains the same—to ensure your voice is heard, no matter what governmental structure Ketchum voters choose. For more information on the Council-Manager form of government ballot measure and candidates under either scenario, see the additional articles below or visit projectketchum.org/council-manager.

SOUTH OF TOWN HIGHWAY 75 LANE STRIPING (SERENADE LANE TO RIVER STREET)

Following further meetings with both the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the businesses and neighborhoods adjacent to the area, we will be discussing additional striping options for the section of Highway 75 from Serenade Lane to River Street. This includes the original two- and four-lane options, and a new option with one northbound lane, a center turn lane, and two southbound lanes. Please consider the additional options and send us your thoughts to participate@ketchumidaho.org. City Council will give their recommendation at the next meeting on October 20. This will be a public hearing, so public testimony is encouraged.

WARM SPRINGS PRESERVE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING WELL

Earthwork is advancing quickly at Warm Springs Preserve, and you can clearly see the side channels that have been dug as part of the riparian restoration. Starting next week, the construction of the building will commence, and we look to have the building completed this year. This is a significant milestone in manifesting the Warm Springs Preserve Master Plan. Thank you to our wonderful community for your support in making this happen!
 
Early voting is underway.

Cheers,

Neil

To read the rest of Issue No. 185 of the Word on the Street, click here.