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Mayor Brian Blad highlights infrastructure, public-safety investments in State of the City address

Pocatello City Council · December 19, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Brian Blad's State of the City emphasized projects completed in FY2025, including Optimus Skatepark (nearly $500,000, funded largely by ARPA and state contributions), a new 107-foot aerial ladder for fire, Flock Safety license plate readers, water-main replacement at Mountain View Cemetery, transit recognition and a citywide rebranding.

Mayor Brian Blad delivered the annual State of the City on Dec. 8, highlighting projects completed and planned in fiscal year 2025 and noting the city's financial strength.

Blad said the new Optimus Skatepark (7,000'8,000 square feet, including a 41-foot bowl) cost nearly $500,000 and was built without direct cost to local taxpayers, funded mainly…

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