Hayden council delays hiring law‑enforcement consultant, will send identical questions to both firms After public comment worried about taxpayer costs and councilors criticized the recommended proposal as short on specifics, the Hayden City Council voted unanimously to delay choosing between Matrix Consulting Group and the Center for Public Safety Management and instead send a consolidated list of questions to both vendors for written responses.

Hayden City Council hits pause on hiring a law-enforcement consultant amid concerns over taxpayer spending and vague proposals!

Click to read more!

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HaydenCityCouncil #TaxpayerEngagement

Hayden City Council Approves Public Hearing for Urban Renewal Plan Expansion Council votes to publish notice for public input on Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Plan.

The Hayden City Council is moving forward with a controversial expansion of the Urban Renewal District, raising questions about transparency and public involvement.

Get the details!

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #PublicInput #CitizenPortal #UrbanRenewal #HaydenCityCouncil #CivicAccountability

City Council Approves 5 Percent Salary Increase and Development Fee Adjustments Council adopts a salary schedule and considers impact fee increases for 2026 projects.

Hayden City Council just approved a 5% salary increase and is set to discuss crucial development fee hikes—what does this mean for the community's future?

Click to read more!

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #PublicInput #CitizenPortal #HaydenCityCouncil #CommunityDevelopment #FiscalResponsibility

City Council debates budget cuts and sheriff negotiations amidst tax reduction aims Council members discuss budget cuts affecting sheriff contract negotiations and tax levy rates.

Hayden City Council faces a tough decision: can they cut taxes without jeopardizing law enforcement funding?

Get the details!

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #CitizenPortal #BudgetaryAccountability #PublicSafety #HaydenCityCouncil #LawEnforcementFunding

City Council Meeting Engages Residents with Land Use Coloring Activity Participants create legend for land use categories during joint city council meeting.

Hayden City Council is shaking up land use planning with a creative coloring activity to engage residents in shaping their community's future!

Click to read more!

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #HaydenCityCouncil #CommunityEngagement #LandUsePlanning

City Council reviews zoning changes amid property rights concerns Council discusses future land use maps and property rights amidst zoning change debates.

Hayden City Council debates zoning changes that could jeopardize property rights, raising alarms among residents invested in their neighborhoods.

Read the full story

#HaydenCityKootenaiCounty #ID #CitizenPortal #ZoningRegulations #HaydenCityCouncil #CommunityIntegrity #PropertyRights