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Boise City Council approves appointments and budget actions; defers towing ordinance; councilmembers sworn in and leadership elected

BoiseJan 13, 20263 min read

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On January 13, 2026 the Boise City Council approved two appointments to the Boise Municipal Health Care Trust, approved interim budget changes and a consent agenda including multiple check batches, deferred ordinance ORD-44-25 (nonconsent towing services) to February 10, 2026 following public testimony, and completed the swearing-in of councilmembers and election of Council President and President Pro Tem.

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Accepted minutes from the December 16, 2025 regular day meeting (unanimous).
Appointed Sean Briggs to the Boise Municipal Health Care Trust for a two-year term ending December 31, 2027 (approved by unanimous consent).
Appointed Eric Duncan to the Boise Municipal Health Care Trust for a two-year term ending December 31, 2027 (approved by unanimous consent).
Approved interim budget changes (result: approved unanimously).
Approved consent agenda, including authorization of Boise City checks in batches totaling $29,950,566.55 as listed in the minutes (approved unanimously).
Deferred consideration of ORD-44-25 (ordinance amending nonconsent towing services, fees, and rates) to the Regular Evening Meeting on February 10, 2026 after public testimony (deferred unanimously).
Swore in Councilmembers Colin Nash, Jordan Morales, and Jimmy Hallyburton.
Elected Meredith Stead as City Council President (approved unanimously).
Elected Kathy Corless as City Council President Pro Tem (approved unanimously).
Adjourned the meeting (approved unanimously).

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