August 29, 2025 Hayden, ID –  Councilwoman Sandy White has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to Hayden City Council Seat...

For the past three years, I have consistently supported a lower 2% property tax increase —below the maximum 3% allowed under Idaho state...

The Hayden City Council is currently debating the budget numbers for the general budget, including the sheriff contract with the sheriff’s office and Kootenai County. While some council members seem to support forming our own police department accountable to the mayor, I support keeping a contract with the sheriff who is elected by we the people . The state of Idaho allows cities to raise their property taxes a maximum of 3% per year without going out for a vote of the public