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Commissioners appoint Stephanie Martin and later Bruce Balthrope, dismiss Jeff Pierson from parks board
Summary
The Board appointed Stephanie Martin to the Snake River Canyon Parks Board and dismissed Jeff Pierson effective June 19, 2026; after locating an application, the Board also appointed Bruce Balthrope to the parks board, noting his qualifications.
The Jerome County Board of Commissioners moved to refresh membership on the Snake River Canyon Parks Board, appointing Stephanie Martin and dismissing current member Jeff Pierson, and later appointing Bruce Balthrope after reviewing an application.
Bill Bridges presented two candidates, saying he felt both "would be a good fit for the parks board" and described Pierson as previously helping with RV-park tasks and meeting protocol but not being a very active member. The Board instructed staff to send Pierson a letter removing him from the board effective June 19, 2026, and approved appointing Stephanie Martin. The minutes note the Board would consider Bruce Balthrope once his application was received.
At a later point in the meeting the Board found Balthrope's application, reviewed his qualifications and voted to appoint him to the Snake River Canyon Parks Board, citing his qualifications and consideration of Southern Idaho Offroad Association ties. All motions passed unanimously.
