Moyie councilman resigns
NED NEWTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 3 months AGO
Moyie Springs city council members look over agenda items. (left) Mayor Geoff Hollenbeck, Council President Terry Johnson, Councilmen Les Love and Patrick Stevens.
(Photo By: EMILY BONSANT)
MOYIE SPRINGS — Moyie Springs City Councilman Terry Johnson abruptly resigned at the end of the May 7 City Council meeting.
“I was very surprised,” said Moyie Springs Mayor Geoff Hollenbeck. “He didn’t get into specifics of why. That’s private, and I completely understand his choice.”
The other council members did not expect Johnson to say the council meeting would be his last, after serving for 15 years. He said previously he hoped to fill out the rest of his term, which concludes in 2027.
Hollenbeck said Johnson brought great insight and unique perspective to the council with his experience in road and bridge.
“He’ll be missed,” said city clerk Donna Wilson-Funkhouser. “Because of his being on the council for that long, he had a lot of institutional knowledge.”
Hollenbeck will be tasked with picking a replacement, who will then be confirmed by the council. That position will then be up for election in November.
Since Johnson’s term was scheduled to end in 2027, the individual elected as his replacement will only serve a two-year term instead of a typical four-year term.
Hollenbeck said one individual has expressed interest and will be interviewed by the council. He said it’s possible a replacement will be voted on at the June 4 meeting.
“We do need whoever is picked to be available as needed,” Hollenbeck said.
If anybody is interested, contact Moyie Springs City Hall at 208-267-5161.
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