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Pocatello confirms Rich Morgan as chief financial officer amid questions about timing and a potential conflict
Summary
The Pocatello City Council on Dec. 4 confirmed Rich Morgan as the city’s chief financial officer and city treasurer effective Dec. 8, 2025, after council members reviewed the hiring process and discussed a potential conflict of interest tied to a spouse employed by the city's auditing/financial services firm.
The Pocatello City Council voted to confirm Rich Morgan as chief financial officer and city treasurer, effective Dec. 8, 2025, following a presentation about the recruitment process and questions from council members about timing and potential conflicts of interest.
Human Resources Director Heather Buchanan told the council the position had been open since June and attracted 25 applicants; staff conducted six phone interviews and two in‑person interviews and offered Morgan both phone and…
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