The Chubbuck Development Authority will hold a public hearing next month on its proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, giving residents an opportunity to weigh in before the spending plan is finalized.
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Chubbuck City Hall, located at 290 East Linden Avenue. The proceeding is required under Idaho Code 50-1002, which mandates public notice and comment opportunities for urban renewal authority budgets.
What the Numbers Show
The CDA Board gave tentative approval to the proposed budget figures at its July 21, 2026 meeting. For fiscal year 2027 — running October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 — the authority has outlined the following:
- Proposed tax revenue: $825,000
- Other revenue: $39,000
- Proposed expenditures: $99,000
- Proposed capital outlay: $829,171
- Net effect on fund balance: $0
The budget is structured to draw down the fund balance to zero, directing the bulk of available resources toward capital investment rather than ongoing operational costs. Capital outlay at $829,171 represents the largest single line item by a significant margin, signaling continued emphasis on physical development and infrastructure improvements within the authority’s jurisdiction.
How Residents Can Participate
Community members who cannot attend in person but wish to have their input considered may submit written comments by email to CDA Executive Director Ashley Squyres at chubbuckura@gmail.com prior to the August 18 hearing date.
Printed copies of the full proposed budget are available for review at City Hall during regular weekday office hours, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to review the detailed documents before the meeting.
Those requiring disability-related accommodations to participate in the hearing should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (208) 237-2400 at least 48 hours in advance to make arrangements.
The Chubbuck Development Authority oversees urban renewal efforts within defined areas of the city, using tax increment financing to fund development projects and infrastructure improvements. As Chubbuck continues to see residential and commercial growth, the CDA’s capital investments play a direct role in shaping the community’s built environment. Residents interested in ongoing development activity in the city can also follow the Chubbuck Planning Commission’s review of a proposed townhome project and annexation zoning, which reflects the broader pace of growth the authority’s budget is meant to support.
For context on how neighboring communities are approaching their own budget processes, Pocatello held a public budget town hall on July 20 for similar community input ahead of its own fiscal planning cycle.
What Comes Next
Following the August 18 public hearing, the CDA Board is expected to consider final adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget. Members of the public who submit written comments or attend the hearing in person will have their input on the record before any final vote is taken. Residents with questions ahead of the hearing are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office or reach out to the CDA directly through the email address listed above.