COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT PROCESS: APRIL/MAY 2025
Teton County map of Commissioner Districts
Idaho Statute 59-906A - County Commissioner Resignations, Vacancies and Appointments
April/May 2025 key dates:
- Online advertisements and press release for Letters of Interest and Resumes issued April 15.
- Print advertisement (Teton Valley News) for Letters of Interest and Resumes issued April 16 and April 23.
- Submissions for the position will be accepted until 5:00 pm April 25.
- Interviews with select candidates will be conducted by the Teton County Democratic Party Central Committee via Zoom at times TBD on April 26 & 27.
- A letter recommending three names to Governor Brad Little for his selection will be sent the week following interviews.
- The new County Commissioner is expected to be sworn in and assume office in May 2025.
Mike Whitfield's current Commissioner term runs through January 11, 2027. The appointed new Commissioner will serve the remainder of Mike's term.
Press Release from Teton County Democratic Party 4/15/25:
The Teton County Democratic Party is now accepting applications from registered Democrats for District 2 County Commissioner, replacing Michael Whitfield who plans to resign due to ongoing health concerns.
In addition to being registered Democrats, applicants are required to be 21 years of age, have lived in Teton County a minimum of one year, and have lived in Commissioner District 2 a minimum of 90 days. A PDF map of commissioner districts is available on the Teton County GIS website.
Three candidate names will be submitted to the Governor for appointment.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or by mail to PO Box 671, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
Submissions must be received by 5pm April 25, 2025. For more detailed information go to tetoncountydemocraticparty.org or call 208-970-5942.
The Teton County Democratic Party is now accepting applications from registered Democrats for District 2 County Commissioner, replacing Michael Whitfield who plans to resign due to ongoing health concerns.
In addition to being registered Democrats, applicants are required to be 21 years of age, have lived in Teton County a minimum of one year, and have lived in Commissioner District 2 a minimum of 90 days. A PDF map of commissioner districts is available on the Teton County GIS website.
Three candidate names will be submitted to the Governor for appointment.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or by mail to PO Box 671, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
Submissions must be received by 5pm April 25, 2025. For more detailed information go to tetoncountydemocraticparty.org or call 208-970-5942.
