Mayor Tammy de Weerd
In her time as mayor, De Weerd has led one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Meridian has more than doubled in size since she took office in 2004 — growing from 46,000 to an estimated 114,000 people. When De Weerd took office, Meridian was a smaller, quieter city, City Council President Joe Borton said. “The city then was ready for that next stage,” Borton said, and De Weerd was the “right person for the job” who had the right vision. De Weerd announced in February that she wouldn’t seek a fifth term. Her four terms were historic in themselves — she was the city’s first female mayor. THEN TO NOW A look at Meridian numbers from the year Mayor Tammy de Weerd took office to today: POPULATION 2004 - 46,195 2019 - 114,680, estimated CITY EMPLOYEES 2004 - 240 2019 - 493, with 30 unfilled positions FIRE STATIONS 2004 - 3 2019 - 5, with 6th on the way PARKS 2004 - 8 parks totaling 91 acres 2019 - 24 parks totaling 334 acres POLICE 2004 - 54 sworn officers, and 14 supporting staff members 2019 - 107 sworn officers and 37 supporting staff members, with 20 open positions for officers and four open positions for supporting staff. -credit Patty Bowen, Idaho Press Tribune Oct. 2, 2019 Read the entire article here. |
Candy Cane Fun RunRun to the parade route to the North Pole!
Register early and get a free light! Last minute runners are welcome! Meet at The Pulse Running at Fitness at 520 S. Meridian Rd. The finish line is at Idaho & 2nd Street next to the Meridian Community Center. Costumes and ugly sweaters encouraged. |
HoursM-F: 8am - 5pm
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Telephone208-888-3579
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