Happy New Year!

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Bannock County

January 2022

Happy New Year!

Start 2022 off right by applying for a property tax reduction

The new year offers Idahoans an opportunity to save money by reducing their property taxes. Applications opened on Jan. 2 for the 2022 Property Tax Reduction Program (a.k.a. “circuit breaker”) and the Homeowner’s Exemption.

The Bannock County Assessor’s Office wants to encourage property owners to apply, and be aware of the new modifications to the programs.

The Idaho legislature made changes to these programs in the 2021 legislative session through House Bill 389. The changes will offer slightly bigger savings to qualifying property owners, but may disqualify some from the circuit breaker program.

Read More Here

Mark Your Calendar

January 2 – First day to apply for 2022 Homeowner’s Exemption or Circuit Breaker Program.

January 7 – First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Pocatello

January 7 – State of the Cities Address with Mayors Blad and England

January 10 – Idaho Legislature reconvenes for 2022 session

January 10 – Idaho State University begins spring semester

January 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Idaho Human Rights Day, Courthouse, DMV and Driver's License Division Closed

A Minute With Your Elected Official

Commissioner Ernie Moser, Chair, seat 1

Looking back and evaluating the events of 2021, I believe that Bannock County is headed in a very positive direction. I’m not saying that we didn’t have our challenges, but we met them head-on and have come out ahead in the end...

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Reflecting on Success in 2021

Last year was a busy one in Bannock County Government. Whether it was a demanding assessment season, a rare Runoff Election, or a bustling budget session, we got a lot done in 2021, and we’re proud of that. As time flies right past us, we want to take a second to reflect on a handful of our accomplishments from the past year.

1. Capital improvement projects completed

2. Beloved public events returned

3. More efficient software implemented

4. Further ADA-access improvements in Courthouse

5. New website launched

6. Prepared for potential future emergencies

And more!

Bannock County Gems

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

ON SEMICONDUCTOR

On Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has been a part of the community since 2008, when they acquired AMI Semiconductor. Located at 2300 W Buckskin Road in Pocatello, the plant employs 510 people from across Bannock County and Southeast Idaho. They are currently hiring for several positions and are especially looking for Fab Operators.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE MONTH

ROAD AND BRIDGE

The Bannock County Road and Bridge division is responsible for plowing snow for more than 340 miles of County roads. Crews start plowing at 5 a.m. and prioritize school routes first, high traffic roads second, and subdivisions third. You can find what priority level your street is by visiting bannockcounty.us/road-bridge/ and opening the Winter Maintenance Road Map.

Road and Bridge

Are you prepared for winter?

Be Prepared for Winter Storms

Idaho's winter weather can make staying warm and safe a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, check out these tips from the CDC.

See CDC's Recommendations

Be Prepared for Power Outages

The average Idaho Power customer is without power for fewer than 3.5 hours a year. But sometimes, like in the case of extreme winter weather, outages can last for hours or even days. Idaho Power offers tips to make sure users are ready for any outage, short or long.

See Idaho Power's Recommendations

Happy New Year!

The New Year is a great time to start new projects, which is why we chose January to launch Access Bannock County. I hope you've enjoyed this first issue and have found it useful. We're so excited about what's still to come!

-Emma Iannacone,

Public Information Officer

emmai@bannockcounty.us

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