Mayor Blad nominates Dakota Bates to fill vacant Pocatello City Council seat

Mayor Brian Blad Announces a New Seat for The City Council

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has announced his selection for seat four on the Pocatello City Council.

Pocatello mayor puts forward nominee for vacant city council seat

Dakota Bates | Courtesy City of Pocatello POCATELLO – The mayor has put forward his nomination for the newest member of the city council. After evaluating the applicants looking to fill the vacant seat on the Pocatello City Council, Mayor Brian Blad has decided to recommend Dakota Bates for the seat. If the rest of the council confirms Bates, one of his goals would be to increase trust between the community and its city government. “I just want …

Mayor Blad nominates Dakota Bates to fill vacant Pocatello City Council seat

The race to fill the vacant Pocatello City Council seat may be heading into the final stretch. After considering seventeen applications for the position, on Tuesday, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad announced his pick to fill vacant Seat #4, Dakota Bates. Bates will be considered for the role in the upcoming regular City Council meeting on June 5, 2025. If confirmed by the City, Bates's seat on the City Council would be effective June 5, 2025, and he …