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Marion County Official Website | marioncounty.gov.id - Judge Rage - Jan 12, 2025

Welcome to the official government website of Marion County, Idaho. Here you can find information about the County, its people, history, services and more. Interested in getting involved in your local community? Run for office, or join one of our local services.

Marion County is a special charter county located in Idaho, USA. It consists of Evocity, Truenorth and several unincorporated communities. Known for its charm, natural beauty, mischief and mayhem, odd occurrences (Mile Marker 13), Marion County is truly a place like no other. The place where we call home.

Set in a mixture of valleys, the county is known for its diverse mix of urban and suburban areas, and a beautiful rural landscape of forests and mountains. The county has a blend of traditional industries (logging, mining, and agriculture) and modern enterprises (tech startups, service industries, and manufacturing) along with tourism. Marion County also includes the Evocity National Forest, administered by the US Forest Service.

History

Formed in 1823 and possibly named after revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, Marion County is older than Idaho itself. The lands Marion County sits upon were originally home to the native Shoshane-Bannock tribes.

Originally a fur trading hub and a stopover point for pioneers travelling onward to Oregon and Washington. By the mid-1800s the County had transformed to a more settled agricultural and resource-driven economy. By the late 19th century, the discovery of mineral deposits and dense forests spurred a local economic boom. Logging mills and mining camps became cornerstones of the county’s economy and railroads soon expanded into the area in the 1900s. During the height of the mining and railroad boom, Evocity was founded, its name potentially coming from the Latin word for 'progress'.

Post WW2, the county's economy modernized and there was a suburban boom as returning soldiers moved to the county. The 1970s saw various environmental concerns, with the US Forest Service and Public Works Department leading reforestation efforts across the county. The 1980s and 1990s saw considerable investment in the county and Evocity, leading to modernisation and shaped Evocity into the bustling urban centre it is today.

County documents (WIP)

Charter

County Code

Standing Orders of the County Board of Commissioners

Mayor: John Barstow (election soon)

County Commissioners: to be elected

County Manager: vacant

County Clerk & Treasurer: Nora Winchester

The County's executive branch consists of the Mayor (elected), a County Manager and the County Clerk & Treasurer. Together, these are responsible for the day-to-day administration of the county, representing and promoting the County, implementing policies adopted by the Board, oversight of county departments and operations, evaluating and hiring managers and senior officials and accounting for the county's budget. The County Manager, reporting to the Mayor, is responsible for day-to-day operations, implementing and enforcing the County Code, and acting as the most senior civil servant in the county.

County Sheriff & Coroner: Jack Mondays

Fire Chief: vacant

Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management: vacant

Public safety services in Marion County are provided by the Marion County Sheriff's Office (police/emergency communications) and Marion County Fire Rescue (fire/rescue/EMS). There is also a local county-operated hospital, Mercy Hospital, which also provides an EMS service.

Marion County Fire Rescue

Marion County Fire Rescue is a part-professional and part-volunteer full service fire department covering the Marion County and Evocity areas. Set across 4 stations, it provides fire rescue, and EMS services.

Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management

The Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management coordinates between these services, prepares emergency management plans and protocols and holds the county public safety budget, except for those funds which are ringfenced for the County Sheriff. They are also responsible for the Code Enforcement Team, which handles non-criminal code enforcement matters, including parking and towing (in conjunction with Public Works), noise enforcement, vagrancy, public health and planning violations.

County Sheriff

The County Sheriff is responsible for the majority of public safety services. The County Jail and County Communications Centre are operated by the Sheriff's office. The Sheriff's office also serves as the County Department of Motor Vehicles, including issuing of licenses and registration as well as driver testing. DMV services are offered at the MCSO Headquarters at Grassy Fields.

The County Sheriff is a directly elected position, with the current Sheriff being Jack Mondays, elected in 2019 and re-elected unopposed in 2024. Mondays is a lifelong law enforcement officer, with a history of service in the Evocity Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office. He has not declared a political affiliation and ran as an independent candidate, having been endorsed in 2019 by former Sheriff Gray. He is supported by the MCSO Command Staff, consisting of Captains Sebastian Kruger (Patrol), Nick Medhurst (Highways), and Michael Hays (Headquarters).

The Sheriff has an ex-officio voting seat on the Board of Commissioners and also holds the powers of County Coroner, investigating and holding inquests into any suspicious death within the County. The Sheriff's coroner work is supported by the Marion County Forensics Department and the MCSO Investigation Division.

Director: Frank A. Winslow

The Marion County Department of Public Works has a broad range of responsibilities focused around maintaining and improving county infrastructure, providing services and recreational opportunities. The Department is responsible for road maintenance and traffic management, sanitation and waste management, water and sewerage, power, facilities and fleet management, maintenance, parks and recreation, and planning.

The Department operates many sites across the County, including several parks, several depots and yards, two sanitation facilities, and a power plant. The Department's offices are located at the Light Maintenance Yard & Dispatch Office, 1 Industrial Road, Industrial, Evocity. Members of the community are invited to visit the office if they have any questions or concerns about public works matters. Vehicle tests on behalf of the MCSO are also carried out here.

Local residents are made aware by Public Works of their regular curbside waste pickups, and can get in contact to report any issues including road defects, water or sewer problems or power outages. A public works operative or contractor will arrange to visit within the same day.

In their traffic management role, Public Works Operatives are permitted to enforce traffic and parking code regulations and tow vehicles. These are taken to the county impound operated by the MCSO.

The department is led by Frank A. Winslow, tradesman, woodworker, former combat engineer and former sheriff detective. Appointed in 2012, Frank holds a civil engineering degree from Idaho State University and has a depth of knowledge on everything from road paving to stormwater systems. Despite his position as Director, Frank regularly carries out operational work for the department, and can often be seen driving around the county or closing off roads in his branded pickup truck. The Director holds an ex-officio advisory position on the County Board.

County Chief Judge:

District Attorney:

Chief Public Defender:

The Marion County justice system is administered by the County Court, which hears misdemeanour and felony cases along with all civil cases. The County's justice system also includes the probation system and county jail (both administered by the MCSO. The District Attorney works to prosecute offenders implicated in crime, while the Public Defender provides free defence services to any person unable to afford a lawyer.

The County Courtroom and chambers are located at the Nexus Building, Evocity, and an additional courtroom is located at the County Jail. Court services and bailiffs are provided by the MCSO.

The County Sheriff is the official civil process server for the county, and Deputies can serve papers, carry out evictions or other court orders in return for a small fee. This can be arranged at any MCSO station. If you would like to file a suit or charges please contact the Chief Judge's office to file. Alternatively, for anything related to criminal cases contact the District Attorney or to report a crime contact the Sheriff's office.

Marion County uses contractors to provide various products and services to the county. Under state law, the Board of Commissioners is required to put out a public tender for these services. These tenders will be posted here.

If you or your company can provide services to the county, please get in touch or respond to one of our tenders.

Contractors

Major contractors for the county include or have included Armacham Corrections (county jail services), Evo Entertainment Group (events), Weyland-Yutani Corporation (2018-2024) (law enforcement support, public works, medical), Evo Construction (public works), Doberman Security Consulting (security services) and Mercy Hospitals (medical).

Process

Wherever a need for a procurement over the state mandated value is identified, The County Clerk & Treasurer will post a public tender notice stating the opportunity and deadline. All applications will be reviewed based on state law and guidelines set by the Clerk and will final contracts will be approved and signed by the County Board of Commissioners.

Current tenders

There are currently no active contract tenders.

Marion County's people are what makes our county great, and that's why we need you to get involved in your local community. That might be by running for office, applying for a county job, by joining the MCSO, or for volunteering for a local community service such as MCFR.

Elections

An election is set to be held for the position of Mayor and 3 County Commissioners. An election is also slated to be held for the position of District Attorney. More details will be announced soon.

Jobs

Marion County are currently hiring for the following roles, an application is below.

- County Manager

- Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management

- Fire Chief

- Public Defenders

- Public Works Operatives

- Code Enforcement Officers

Additionally, the Marion County Sheriff's Office is hiring for sworn and unsworn positions.

Code:
[b]OOC Section[/b]

Name:

Steam ID:

Bans:

Blacklists:

[b]IC Section:[/b]

Name:

Date of Birth:

Current Address:

Position you are applying for:

What is your motivation for the position?

What skills can you bring to the position?:

How have you prepared yourself for the position? Are you currently qualified?:

RE: Marion County Official Website | marioncounty.gov.id - Judge Rage - Jan 12, 2025

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RE: Marion County Official Website | marioncounty.gov.id - Judge Rage - Jan 12, 2025

Nora Winchester
County Clerk & Treasurer
Floor 10,
The Nexus Building,
1 Nexus Street,
Evocity, ID

Notification of Election - 2025

Dear Citizens of Marion County,

In accordance with the County Constitution, an election will soon be held for the position of Mayor, and for three County Commissioners who will all sit on the County Board of Commissioners (CBC). Nominations are now invited from any member of the community interested in standing for a position. The Presiding Officer for the election, who will monitor campaigning, ensure election rules are upheld, declare candidacies valid or invalid, and return the result will be Frank Winslow. The requirements are;

- You must be a US citizen and residing in Marion County.
- You must be nominated by two qualified voters (also US citizens and residing in Marion County).
- You must not be a currently sentenced felon.
- All nominators and candidates may be contacted by the County Clerk or Presiding Officer to confirm their nomination and confirm that they are qualified voters.

Submitting your Nomination

Submissions may be submitted via this form . Alternately, you may use the format below to submit your candidacy.

Code:
[align=center]Marion County Elections 2025

Nomination Form[/align]

[i]We the undersigned, being qualified voters in the County of Marion, hereby nominate:[/i]

[insert name]

[i]For the position of:[/i]

-Mayor

- County Commissioner

[i]Signed:[/i]

[Sign and date for two nominators][/align]

Are all of the above named people US citizens resident within Marion County?:

[Yes/no]

[Candidate] [i]I agree to accept this nomination:[/i]

(sign and date)

[b]Declaration[/b] 

[i]I agree to provide to the County Clerk and Presiding Officer any such information as is required. I agree that any errors or omissions may render my candidacy invalid. 

I confirm that I am a qualified voter, and that I am not disqualified from taking up the office for which I have been nominated. I have read and understood the election procedures as they appear in the County Constitution.

 I will, if elected, swear or affirm the oath of office and use my best efforts to protect and uphold the Constitutions and laws of Marion County, the State of Idaho and the United States of America.[/i]

[align=center][b]Additional Information[/b][/align]

Candidate name and title:

Candidate preferred name:

Are you standing on behalf of a political party? If so, please provide its full name and three letter code:

Manifesto:

(300 words max - County Commissioner, 500 words max - Mayor)

Do you have a website, social media, or further reading you would like to share with voters? If so, please insert the particulars below:

[End of form]

The County Clerk or Presiding Officer will confirm your nomination within 2 working days. You may also wish to publicly declare your candidacy, and you are allowed to do so.

About the Positions

Marion County's Government consists of the Marion County Mayor, and three County Commissioners. Together, these form the County Board of Commissioners who are charged with administering the county, overseeing the government, maintaining the County Code and enacting local ordinances, levying taxes and adopting a budget. The County Board, along with various non-voting members, meets at least once a month.

The County's executive branch is led by the Mayor. The Mayor is a full-time position, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the county, representing and promoting the County, implementing policies adopted by the Board, oversight of county departments and operations, evaluating and hiring managers and senior officials and accounting for the county's budget.

Election & Inaugaration Dates

Dates will be announced once all nominations have been received. Nominations will close 1 week from today.

Good luck and with all best wishes,

Nora Winchester
County Clerk & Treasurer

RE: Marion County Official Website | marioncounty.gov.id - Judge Rage - Jan 15, 2025

Nominations are still open for Mayor and County Commissioners! Run for office and help lead your community!