As the new year approaches we wish you and your loved ones the very best in 2024. Thank you for making Ada County a wonderful place to live and work!
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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.
FY24 Budget Presentations Begin June 12, 2023
Fiscal Year 2024 budget presentations to the Board of Ada County Commissioners begin Monday June 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The focus will be on continuing to provide exceptional customer service for a growing population while minimizing the burden to taxpayers. For detailed information and more on the budget process including a schedule of presentations, and how you can participate: visit this helpful page: https://adacounty.id.gov/clerk/budget-finance/
How will Property Tax Legislation Passed this Session Affect Me?
Talk to any homeowner in Ada County or other parts of Idaho and you’ll hear the same thing: Property taxes have become a crushing financial burden that can make owning a home almost cost prohibitive for many individuals and families. How will legislation passed this session affect your property taxes?
Meridian Library District Decision
The Ada County Commissioners voted Wednesday March 29, 2023 to NOT place a measure to dissolve the Meridian Library District on the November ballot. The vote was unanimous.
Commissioners to Deliberate Library Dissolution Petition
The board will meet Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 200 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 to deliberate on what will happen next. There will be no public testimony. You can watch the deliberations live on Ada County’s YouTube.
2nd Public Hearing on Petition to Dissolve the Meridian Library District
Approximately 500 people showed up to testify Monday March 20th on the petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. Since the hearing extended to 10:00 PM we are making another opportunity available for individuals who signed up Monday and were not able to share their thoughts.
Public Hearing Set for Meridian Library District Petition
In compliance with title 33, Chapter 27, Idaho Code, the Board of Ada County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for public comment on the petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. Residents who live within the Meridian Library District are welcome to provide testimony.
Petition to Dissolve Meridian Library District
BOISE – A group of Ada County residents called Concerned Citizens of Meridian has filed a petition
asking the Ada County Board of Commissioners to dissolve the Meridian Library District (MLD). The
petition centers on books the group considers offensive that are available to children at the Meridian
Library District
Do you qualify for one of these Property Tax Relief Programs?
Property taxes. They are one of the most talked-about issues in Idaho right now. As the legislature looks for various ways to help homeowners, there are some current programs in place at the county level that offer some relief.