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Domestic Violence Purple Thursday Event

Domestic violence knows no bounds, impacting every demographic in our community. That’s why the Board of Commissioners is inviting the public to gather at noon Thursday October 19, 2023 at the FACES Victim Center, a place where medical providers, law enforcement, victim witness coordinators, social workers, and others work together to support all victims and

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Read All About It!

Have you heard about the general obligation bond to expand the Ada County jail that will be on your November 7th ballot? Want to be thoroughly informed and learn what the plan is? Check out the latest Ada County newsletter. You’ll also learn how Ada County is reinforcing efforts to support victims of domestic violence

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Learn more about the Ada County jail's proposed project

Jail Expansion Project

Ada County Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize a resolution calling for a general obligation bond election for $49M to expand the Ada County Jail. Voters in Ada County will see the question on the November 7, 2023 ballot. The last major expansion to the Ada County Jail happened in 2003. At that time the county’s

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Take the Ada County Jail Expansion Survey

The Ada County Board of Commissioners, and Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford, want to know what you think about improving and expanding the Ada County Jail. We would appreciate it if you would take a survey. In the next decade Ada County will have well over 600,000 residents according to COMPASS, The Community Planning Association

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Stay informed about your County Government!

You and your family have a lot of information to sort through every day, and increasingly less time. The Ada County newsletter can help you stay abreast of important issues happening throughout the county. Sign up to receive the newsletter each month!

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Congratulations to Ada County Juvenile Services!

The Bridge Youth and Family Resource Center is officially open! The warm and inviting resource center in Boise will help young people stay out of the juvenile justice system and instead redirect them to other resources that yield profoundly better results. Gone are the days of Scared Straight when children who were having difficulties navigating

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West Nile Virus is Prevalent in Ada County in 2023

The species of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile Virus (WNV) in Ada County are active from dusk to dawn. If you spend any time outdoors in the evening, Ada County Mosquito Abatement District (ACMAD) encourages you to wear long-sleeved light-colored clothing and an EPA-approved mosquito repellant (with an active ingredient of DEET, Picardin, or

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Community Engagement Gathering – The Park at Expo Idaho

Roughly 100 neighbors were on hand at Expo Idaho Wednesday July 19th to meet with architects who are designing The Park at Expo Idaho. This once in a generation park is scheduled to be completed by 2026. Ada County Commission Chairman Rod Beck and Commissioners Ryan Davidson and Tom Dayley were on hand to visit

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Float Season 2023

Ada County’s Barber Park Launches the 2023 Boise River Float Season

Ada County Commissioners Ryan Davidson, Chairman Rod Beck and Commissioner Tom Dayley, joined Ada County Parks & Waterways Director Scott Koberg and our partners with the City of Boise June 29th to formally kick off the summer 2023 Float Season. Ada County was happy to host the event at our Barber Park facility off Eckert Road – the put-in location for floaters ready to enjoy this beautiful experience.

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