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Pocatello dissolves childcare advisory committee and repeals local childcare ordinance after state preemption

3050832 · April 18, 2025
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Council voted to dissolve the childcare advisory committee and passed an ordinance repealing chapter 5.28 (childcare) of the city's code, citing state-level preemption of local authority.

Pocatello — The City Council adopted a resolution dissolving the city's Child Care Advisory Committee and passed an ordinance repealing chapter 5.28 (childcare) of the city's code, actions council members said were required after the Idaho Legislature preempted local control in this area.

Council Member Mangum moved to approve a resolution dissolving the childcare advisory committee; Council Member Mansfield seconded. During discussion, public speakers and members of the council expressed regret about the…

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