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Emida Fire Protection District Special Meeting

Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Emida Fire Station - 45 S Emida Avenue, Emida,ID 83861

Another special meeting has been scheduled for the Emida Fire Protection District, regarding actions for future purchasing procedures and possible removal of department credit cards from personnel. Part of this meeting is designated as "executive session" so the public will not be admitted to this session. We were unable to reach anyone at the station to ask if public comments would be permitted during this meeting.

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Oct 28Wed6:00 PM

Emida Fire Protection District Special MeetingFeatured

Public Meeting · Emida Fire Station - 45 S Emida Avenue, Emida,ID 83861

Nov 1Sun5:00 PM

St. Maries Planning and Zoning Meeting

Public Meeting · City Hall, 602 College Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861

Regular Planning & Zoning meeting.

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Nov 3Tue8:00 AM

ELECTION DAY!

Other · https://votertools.voteidaho.gov/TEDElectionLink/VoterServices/voter/where-do-I-vote

Find your voter location at https://votertools.voteidaho.gov/TEDElectionLink/VoterServices/voter/where-do-I-vote. Please get out and vote! Your voice matters.

Nov 9Mon8:00 AM

County Commissioner Meeting

Public Meeting · Benewah County Courthouse 701 W. College Ave, Suite 106, St. Maries

Benewah County Commissioners bimonthly meetings.

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Nov 9Mon5:30 PM

St. Maries City Council Regular Meeting

Public Meeting · City Hall, 602 College Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861

Regular Council Meeting.

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Nov 23Mon8:00 AM

County Commissioner Meeting

Public Meeting · Benewah County Courthouse 701 W. College Ave, Suite 106, St. Maries

Benewah County Commissioners bimonthly meetings.

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Nov 23Mon5:30 PM

St. Maries City Council Regular Meeting

Public Meeting · City Hall, 602 College Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861

Regular Council Meeting.

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Dec 1Tue5:00 PM

St. Maries Planning and Zoning Meeting

Public Meeting · City Hall, 602 College Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861

Regular Planning & Zoning meeting.

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Dec 7Mon8:00 AM

County Commissioner Meeting

Public Meeting · Benewah County Courthouse 701 W. College Ave, Suite 106, St. Maries

Benewah County Commissioners bimonthly meetings.

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Dec 7Mon5:30 PM

St. Maries City Council Regular Meeting

Public Meeting · City Hall, 602 College Avenue, St. Maries, ID 83861

Regular Council Meeting.

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Dec 28Mon8:00 AM

County Commissioner Meeting

Public Meeting · Benewah County Courthouse 701 W. College Ave, Suite 106, St. Maries

Benewah County Commissioners bimonthly meetings.

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