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Paul Gritton sworn in as Soda Springs mayor; council makes several appointments and schedules special meeting

Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho · January 7, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 7 organizational meeting, Paul Gritton was sworn in as mayor, city officials and staff received oaths, the council nominated a new city services director and a council vacancy was provisionally filled pending a quorum; a special meeting was set for Jan. 14 to complete confirmations.

Paul Gritton took the oath of office as mayor of Soda Springs at the city councilorganizational meeting on Jan. 7, 2026, and delivered an inaugural address emphasizing local leadership, constitutional duty and accessibility to residents.

Gritton administered the oath to Councilwoman Paige Byram and later to City Attorney Thomas Smith, City Clerk Andrea Haderlie and Police Chief CeJay Golightly. The council recognized outgoing Mayor Austin W. Robinson and Councilman Rod Worthington with plaques for their years of service.

Councilman Mitchell J. Hart moved, and Councilwoman Paige Byram seconded, to accept the nomination of Daniel Larsen to fill a council vacancy. Attorney Thomas Smith advised that the council lacks a quorum to make the appointment official, so the motion was recorded as symbolic and will be ratified at the next regular meeting.

Mayor Gritton nominated Daniel Squires to serve as Director of City Services and asked Clerk Haderlie to place his formal confirmation and oath on the Jan. 14 agenda for a recorded vote. The council also deferred election of a council president and liaison assignments until a meeting with a quorum.

Administrative housekeeping included approval of prior meeting minutes and acceptance of payables and payroll for Dec. 16–31, 2025, both carried by unanimous voice vote. The council scheduled a special work meeting for Jan. 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to complete deferred business and administer outstanding oaths.

The meeting closed after citizen input on local road concerns and a motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

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