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Valley County swears in new officials; commissioners appoint Sherry Motley chair for 2025
Summary
Multiple county officials were sworn in during the Jan. 13 commissioners meeting, and the board unanimously appointed Commissioner Sherry Motley as chairman for 2025.
Valley County officials took oaths of office during the Jan. 13 Board of Commissioners meeting and the board elected Commissioner Sherry Motley as its 2025 chairman.
At the meeting Brian Nagle was sworn in as Valley County prosecuting attorney; Kevin Koperi was sworn in as Valley County sheriff. Neil Thompson and Caitlin Caldwell each took the oath as Valley County commissioners. After those ceremonies, a motion to appoint Commissioner Sherry Motley as chairman for 2025 was moved and seconded; the board voted in favor of the appointment.
The oath language used in each swearing‑in followed the standard county form: support for the Constitution of the United States, support for the Constitution and laws of the State of Idaho, and a commitment to “faithfully perform the duties” of the named county office “to the best of my ability.” The board paused for photographs and brief remarks from outgoing officials during the ceremony.
The appointment of Commissioner Motley as chair was made by motion and approved by voice vote; the meeting record indicates a unanimous “aye.” No alternate nominations or dissent were recorded on that motion.
The swearing‑in completes the formal transition for those elected or appointed to the county positions named during the meeting, and the chair appointment sets the leadership role among the three commissioners for the 2025 calendar year.
