MESSAGE FROM MAYOR KLING

Yesterday, it was wonderful to spend time with students from the Mayor's Teen Council at the Idaho State Capitol. Thank you to the many elected officials who were able to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules to connect with them: Representative Kenny Wroten, Representative Brent Crane, Representative Jeff Cornilles, Senator Todd Lakey, and Senator Brian Lenney, Secretary of State Phil McGrane, State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke.

The Nampa Mayor's Teen Council had an opportunity to learn about the legislative process, visit the Senate Floor, and tour Idaho's beautiful capitol building.

-Mayor Debbie

There are only a couple of weeks left in Nampa's first Citizen's Academy schedule! This week about 30 Nampa residents in the class got to see inside our Streets Division, located off Railroad Street, and take a photo on the "chipper" used in our chip seal process (above). The class heard from Public Works Senior Director Tom Points as well as staff from the Streets Division, Traffic Division, Engineering and Fleet Services.

Above: Citizen's Academy participant Jimmie Wisler pretends to hold up a Nampa Fire Engine while visiting the Fleet Division. (Photo Credit: Kim Pennington)

Irrigation Project Begins on Happy Valley Rd March 6

Beginning March 6, the City of Nampa will begin installing new irrigation lines to improve reliability before the irrigation season begins. This project will be done in two areas: the first is on Happy Valley Road near Wagon Road (area 1) and the second is on Wallcott Street and Happy Valley Road (area 2). The project is anticipated to be completed by late April.

Area 1: Crews will be completing a pressurized irrigation connection at Happy Valley Road and Wagon Road and will require a full road closure from Victory Road to Amity Avenue from 3/6-3/8 while crews are in the road. Once the connection is completed, crews will still need to work along the subdivision entrance until mid-March. Residents must temporarily access the subdivision via Whistling Heights Way from Grays Lane while work is occurring.

Area 2: Crews will also be completing a pressurized irrigation connection at Happy Valley Rd and Wallcott St starting March 6 and will require a full road closure from Greenhurst Road to Locust Lane until mid-April. Residents must temporarily access the subdivision via Salmon River Street from Happy Valley Road or Bridgewater Avenue from Greenhurst Road.

For more information, please call (208) 465-2221 or email projects@cityofnampa.us.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE KARCHER INTERCHANGE PROJECT?

The Idaho Transportation Department has released a new video with updates on the project - check out the link below!

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS

The Nampa Family Justice Center has been providing free services to our community since 2005. Their work supports local abuse survivors and gives them the resources they need to leave their abuser, find hope, and begin a journey of healing.

They are primarily funded through grants and fundraising support. One of their biggest fundraisers, "A Light in the Window" Gala will be held on March 8 at the Nampa Civic Center (doors open at 5:30pm). The last day to purchase tickets for “A Light in the Window” Gala is MARCH 1st!

Please consider supporting the gala and enjoy a fun and informative night of drinks, dinner, live music, silent auction, powerful stories from our key speakers, a super-sweet “dessert dash,” and an unskippable live auction hosted by the electric Zack Krone!

FROM CANYON COUNTY:

There is a new service available through a joint effort from the Canyon County Assessor and Treasurer offices where a homeowner can find their property assessments and annual taxes for the past five years. Click below to learn more!

FROM CANYON COUNTY:

Election season is right around the corner and Canyon County Elections still needs poll workers. Signing up to be a poll worker means you are part of the team working to make sure the 2024 elections are free, accurate, and efficient.

Canyon County Clerk Shares Clarification on Upcoming Presidential Caucuses and May 21 Primary

The Idaho Secretary of State's office has announced a new look to VoteIdaho.gov "which will let Idahoans access election information easier than ever," according to their X(Twitter) post!

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Nampa Shares and Cares is a utility billing assistance program available to City of Nampa customers who qualify. Please contact the Nampa utility billing department to learn more and help us spread the word about the program to City of Nampa customers.

Call (208) 468-5711 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.