Association of Idaho Cities

Don't miss the opportunity to submit your city's success story to be highlighted at the #2025AICAnnualConference! For more information and to submit your #CityAchievementAward, check out our website at https://lnkd.in/gNWf-HbV! #2025CAA #Idaho #IdahoCities

The deadline for applications for the 2025-2026 #AICLeadershipAcademy has been extended to Monday, March 24th! Please reach out with any questions about applying and spread the word!

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to our amazing team! ?? Your hard work, dedication, and passion make all the difference. We are so grateful for each and every one of you -- thank you for all that you do to support #Idaho cities! Help us say thanks to our staff by dropping a comment below! #EmployeeAppreciation #Teamwork

#TheresNoPlaceLikeHome thanks to Idaho’s cities! Life without sanitation services would force us to live in a dump! Thank you to all our municipal sanitation services for keeping #Idaho cities clean and safe. Don’t forget to join the conversation about keeping it local by engaging on social media, sharing the?There’s No Place Like Home?video series, and discussing the “Keep It Local” resolution. #AIC #KeepItLocal #IdahoCities

#AICLeadershipAcademy?is a two-year learning opportunity that brings together legislators, city elected officials and staff, and business/community partners to delve deeper into the many facets of local government. Over the course of two in-person meetings of two days each May, participants will cover 24 modules with topics such as civility, taxes, transportation, infrastructure, and so much more! Applications are due next week! For more information, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g2-Jeyex. Thanks to our generous sponsor, SIF, Idaho Workers' Compensation, for their continued support of this program! Interested in highlighting your organization's voice through sponsorship? Email Cieara Davis at [email protected]!

Remember, #TheresNoPlaceLikeHome thanks to Idaho’s cities! In this week’s segment, AIC would like to highlight – and express gratitude for – all that our municipal fire departments do to keep communities safe and running smoothly! Don’t forget to join the conversation about keeping it local by engaging on social media, sharing the?There’s No Place Like Home?video series, and discussing the “Keep It Local” resolution.

URGENT CALL TO ACTION! Please contact your legislators in support of House Bill 166 and ask them to vote YES! To find your legislator, visit the Who's My Legislator tool here: https://lnkd.in/ew8SH3r Below are some talking points provided by Idaho Association of Counties that you're welcome to draw from as you contact House members about this important issue: Why House Bill 166 Is Good for Constituents: - Easier Access for More Idahoans: Most Idahoans do not subscribe to newspapers in Idaho, but nearly all have access to the Internet. Allowing public notices to be published on the state's website ensures that everyone, regardless of location, can find the information they need when they need it. - 24/7 Availability & Searchability: Online notices don't disappear after a single publication. Constituents would be able to search for notices anytime, re-reading important details and sharing them easily. - Fiscally Responsible: Public notice requirements exist to inform the public, not to subsidize newspapers. House Bill 166 saves taxpayer dollars that can be better used for roads, public safety, and other critical mandated services. - Supports Rural Communities: Nine counties in Idaho no longer have a newspaper of record, so they must rely on out-of-county publications for their notices. House Bill 166 ensures that every Idahoan, regardless of zip code, has equal access to important government and legal information. - Promotes Transparency & Engagement: Public notices should be easy to find, not buried in a printed legal section that few people read. House Bill 166 allows for greater visibility and broader participation in government decisions.

In honor of #PresidentsDay, our office will be closed on Monday, February 17th. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

For today's #FeaturedPartnerFriday, we recognize SIF, Idaho Workers' Compensation - "your local, easy, and reliable workers' comp provider". They're been serving Idaho for over 100 years! Not only is SIF a valued member of our #AICAffiliatePartnerProgram, they also supported the inaugural cohort of the #AICLeadershipAcademy in 2023-2024 and have pledged their support for the 2025-2026 cohort as well! Thanks, SIF, for all you do to help Idaho's cities! (Are you interested in the AIC Affiliate Partner Program or opportunities to partner for the 2025-2026 AIC Leadership Academy? Visit our website at idahocities.org or email our Events, Communications, and Programs Manager Cieara Davis at [email protected] for more information!)

Happy Valentine's Day from the Association of Idaho Cities! We love what we do because of all of you! We hope your day is full of joy and love. #Idaho