Word on the Street

The Mayor's Missive | October 30, 2025

ELECTION DAY IS NEXT WEEK—PLEASE VOTE

Many key issues are on the ballot for Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, including Ketchum voters’ preferred form of government, as well as their preferred candidates under each form of government. For more information on the form of government ballot measure, visit projectketchum.org/council-manager. Also, on the ballot for Ketchum voters is the choice of Fire District Commissioners. For all Blaine County residents, there are ballot measures about the renewal of the levy for the Blaine County School District and for a new funding levy for the Blaine County Recreation District. Historically, we have had a good turnout for local elections. Let us see that trend continue as we want all voices and opinions represented!

WINTER IS COMING—KNOW THE PARKING RULES

With the excitement that snow brings, so comes the requirement to help our street crews keep the roads free from snow. Winter parking rules take effect on November 1. Please help us out (and avoid unwanted towing) by observing the rules and parking in designated spaces at night. Click here for winter parking information. Remember, you can sign up for text alerts on the winter parking web page or text JOIN SNOW to 208.202.5642. I always find the text alerts exciting to get, even if I do not have a car to park, as it gives me the great news that snow is on the way!

CALLING ALL GONDOLA ARTISTS

If you take a walk down Main Street, you will notice a new bus shelter that looks rather like a gondola. If you go inside the gondola, you will be treated to a warm welcome as the seats are heated. I think this is a wonderful way to wait for the bus and a great tip of the hat to our ski culture. We now just need to “skin” the gondola with some creative artwork. Our Arts Commission is accepting designs throughout the winter and will be choosing a winning design to install next spring. Click here to find out more about submitting your design and get the gondola template.

Please note, it's time to vote!
 

Cheers,

Neil

To read the rest of Issue No. 186 of the Word on the Street, click here.