Councilor Andy Groat, described as a “dedicated public servant” by his fellow councilor members, resigned unexpectedly at Wednesday’s council meeting, after expressing regret over his past decisions regarding Travers Park renovations.
With a need for affordable housing in the region and observations of housing authority success in areas like Nampa and Blaine County, the city council has taken steps toward implementing Sandpoint’s own housing authority.
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The “State of the Cities” luncheon, hosted by Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Thursday, offered a chance for local leaders to update residents on four of the county’s communities.
November's election involving city and board elections is beginning to take shape.
While the deadline to file was Friday, Sept. 8, clerks of the various councils and boards have until Friday, Sept. 15, to submit candidates list to the Bonner County Elections Office.