The City of Meridian has been led by Mayor Tammy de Weerd for 15 years, but she has decided against running for a fifth term. This leaves voters there with five candidates to replace the longtime mayor. But who is favored to win, and can they live up to de Weerd’s legacy? BoiseDev reporter Don Day breaks down the race for Meridian's top job.
This segment originally aired on February 27, 2019.
Tammy de Weerd announced she would not seek a fifth term as Meridian's mayor. De Weerd joins Idaho Matters to talk about skippering the bedroom community through unprecedented growth.
Meridian mayor Tammy de Weerd discusses her four terms of service with Idaho Matters on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
Tammy de Weerd announced she would not seek a fifth term as Meridian's mayor. De Weerd joins Idaho Matters to talk about skippering the bedroom community through unprecedented growth.
Meridian mayor Tammy de Weerd discusses her four terms of service with Idaho Matters on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
Tammy de Weerd announced she would not seek a fifth term as Meridian's mayor. De Weerd joins Idaho Matters to talk about skippering the bedroom community through unprecedented growth.
Mayor Tammy de Weerd and City Commissions and Committees Specialist Hillary Blackstone discuss Meridian Art Week with Idaho Matters on Friday, August 31, 2018.
Meridian Art Week begins this Tuesday and it will draw the community together for a celebration of art, film and theater. Idaho Matters speaks with Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and City Commissions & Committees Specialist Hillary Blackstone about the week's events.