Idaho Falls: City Council Moves Regular Meetings to 6:30 p.m. to Increase Accessibility

IDAHO FALLS ~ Idaho Falls City Council Changes Meeting Time to Increase Accessibility

In an effort to make city government more accessible to the public, the Idaho Falls City Council has made a significant change to its regular meeting schedule. On Thursday, Jan. 8, the council voted to move the start time of their meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This decision was made with the goal of increasing efficiency and effectiveness for both council members and community members. The new meeting time will take effect immediately, starting with the next scheduled City Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw expressed her support for this change, stating that it will allow all residents to have a better opportunity to participate in decisions that impact their community. She also believes that the earlier start time will help with long agendas and make it easier for people to attend in person or follow along on the livestream.

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City Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Ave. In addition, Work Sessions are held on Mondays during Council Meeting Week at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Both meetings and work sessions are open to the public and designed to be accessible for all residents. They are also livestreamed with closed captioning and Spanish interpretation available, as well as archived for later viewing on the City's website.

For those interested in attending or following along with upcoming meetings, a schedule for both City Council meetings and Work Sessions can be found on the city's website. Additionally, livestreams and archived videos of past meetings can also be accessed through the website.

The Idaho Falls City Council is committed to making their meetings as accessible as possible for all residents. For more information about agendas, minutes, and other details regarding City Council activities, visit the general City Council webpage on the city's website.

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