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City Clerk

Laurel Thomas

City Hall
Title: City Clerk / Treasurer
Phone: 208-448-2123
Email: lthomas@priestriver-id.gov

Laurel was raised in Priest River and graduated from Priest River Lamanna High School in 2000. She stayed in the community after high school, started a family, and worked in the banking field for several years. She was hired as the Deputy City Clerk in August of 2005, and was sworn in as the City Clerk and Treasurer in January of 2006.

Laurel is a member of the Idaho City Clerks, Treasurers, and Finance Officers Association, and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She earned the title of Certified Municipal Clerk in November 2013. She resides in Priest River with her three children, and enjoys reading, cooking, camping, and spending time with her family.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The office of the Priest River City Clerk is an administrative public-service division that:
  • Codifies and presents the code of city ordinances
  • Maintains, updates, and bills out over 800 utility accounts monthly
  • Maintains a complete and accurate record of all City Council proceedings
  • Preserves and presents vital city records
  • Provides prompt and courteous service to city residents, the Mayor, the City Council, and city staff
  • Publishes legal and public notices
  • Regulates specific business activities and animals
  • Supervises and coordinates the administration of major financial services, receivables, and budgets
  • Supports the legislative work of the Mayor and City Council

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Meetings & Events

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May 16 City Council Meeting HERE


Download the Minutes for the May 2 City Council Meeting HERE


Meeting Minutes Archives

2020 Consumer Confidence Report

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Addendum #5 to the Water Facility Master Plan

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Weather

Priest River
 

SW
Showers
54°F
4 mph
humidity: 80%
wind speed: 4 mph SW
sunrise: 5:04 am
sunset: 8:24 pm
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Forecast May 18, 2022
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SW
Showers
57°F
wind speed: 9 mph SW
wind gusts: 27 mph
max. UV-Index: 2
Forecast May 19, 2022
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W
Cloudy
56°F
wind speed: 7 mph W
wind gusts: 16 mph
max. UV-Index: 2
Forecast May 20, 2022
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W
Mostly cloudy with showers
54°F
wind speed: 4 mph W
wind gusts: 9 mph
max. UV-Index: 4
Forecast May 21, 2022
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ENE
Mostly cloudy
61°F
wind speed: 4 mph ENE
wind gusts: 13 mph
max. UV-Index: 7
Forecast May 22, 2022
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W
Mostly sunny
64°F
wind speed: 4 mph W
wind gusts: 11 mph
max. UV-Index: 8
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City Hall

552 High St.
P.O. Box 415
Priest River, ID 83856
Phone: 208-448-2123
Fax: 208-448-2232

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