April 20, 2026 - City Council Meeting Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Nampa City Council on April 20, 2026, focused primarily on the process for selecting an interim mayor following a vacancy. Council members discussed various approaches, including whether to open the position for public applications or to select candidates known to the council with relevant experience and residency within city limits. The council expressed a preference for a streamlined process involving nominations from council members and interviews of selected candidates rather than a broad application process. Several potential candidates were named, including former Mayor Debbie Kling, Chief of Staff Clay Long, Darrell Brunner, and Senator Ben Adams. The council debated the merits and concerns related to each candidate, emphasizing the need for experience with city operations and the importance of a fair, consistent interview process. A motion to appoint Darrell Brunner as interim mayor failed, and the council agreed to proceed with interviews of multiple candidates, excluding Debbie Kling due to prior votes. The meeting concluded with plans to schedule interviews and a commitment to a transparent, timely selection process, aiming for a decision by mid-June.