Jessica Perreault, Meridian City Councilwoman

Please pray for our LE and first responders! Crazy drivers this weekend - The 100 Deadly Days have started 🥺

A reminder from my amazing friend and collegue Liz Strader to VOTE Tomorrow!

I am supporting Liz for Meridian City Council District 2. I would love to answer any questions related to the Election - Polling locations, Voting Districts, Candidates, Local Issues, etc.

Tomorrow is Election Day! Make your plan to vote. Still have an absentee ballot? Make sure you DROP IT OFF, because it has to get in to Ada County Elections by 8 pm on Tuesday. There is a drop box in front of Meridian City Hall. Polling locations:
https://gisprod.adacounty.id.gov/apps/electionday/ #/

Join us Tomorrow to Celebrate!

The new expansion of south Meridian's DISCOVERY PARK officially opens for use tomorrow (Friday, October 27)! We'll be cutting the ribbon at 12:00 Noon and everyone is welcome to attend. It would be great to see lots of pickleball and tennis players, bikers and skateboarders out in the autumn sunshine enjoying the park's many new amenities! Discovery Park's address is 2121 E. Lake Hazel Road (off Lake Hazel between Locust Grove and Eagle Roads).

Please join us in celebration of this fabulous and long-awaited addition to our city!

EVENT POSTPONED -- Due to the rainy weather forecasted for tomorrow, the Ribbon Cutting for Discovery Park Phase II has been postponed by two days. It will now be held THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, at 12:00 NOON, out at DISCOVERY PARK. We hope you'll choose to attend; there are so many exciting new amenities to see!

Part of Interstate 84 will close between Meridian and Nampa. What to know

PSA!

Over the weekend we had several vehicle burglaries. In most cases the vehicles were left unlocked and valuables such as cash, fi****ms, and wallets were left inside. Please lock your doors, keep exterior lights on while it’s dark outside and take valuables, including duffle bags and backpacks, out of your vehicle when you park. Don’t make it easy for vehicle burglars to make you their next victim.

Help us plan for parking in DT Meridian! YOUR input is invaluable!!

We want your thoughts on parking in downtown Meridian!

With our new survey, there is no need to create an account, no need to login and no need for hassle. Just click the link and answer a few quick questions. surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownMeridian

Quick PSA....

With school starting across the valley in the coming weeks, the Meridian Police Department would like to remind drivers to be vigilant in school zones. Over the summer months it can be easy to forget about school zones you may frequently pass through, but please take a moment and be on the lookout for the signage and flashing yellow lights which indicate you’re within a school zone. You may also notice signs with “When children are present” posted in areas surrounding schools. This means when one or more children are present within the marked school zone, on the same side or across from the school building, the school zone speed is in effect. In all cases, these school zones are posted 20 mph, so allow for a few extra minutes in your morning or afternoon commute and keep an eye out for children on sidewalks and crosswalks. Let’s work together to make this a safe start to the school year in Meridian!

I love this!! National Night Out is such an incredible event for cities all over our beautiful country. Thank you SO much to our local sponsors!!! If any of you know folks who work for these companies, please feel free to share this post and the City's deep appreciation!!!

A BIG thank you to our sponsors for National Night Out 2023! It's businesses like these who make our community so special. We appreciate the support! ⭐️

Thank you to Children's Museum of Idaho, D & B Supply, Roaring Springs Waterpark, Idaho Life Real Estate, Goodwood Barbeque, Albertsons,Texas Roadhouse, Jersey Mike's Subs, Topgolf, Dutch Bros Coffee, Black Rock Coffee Bar Idaho, Marco's Pizza, The Human Bean, Chick-fil-A, Truffles, etc. - How Sweet It Is, The Habit Burger Grill, Glass Now LLC, Radiant Waxing, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Gino's Italian Ristorante & Bar, Terri's Cafe, Jacksons Food Stores.

The best of the best!!!!

Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Task Force The Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) Task Force was established in response to tragic pedestrian versus vehicle crashes that have occurred in the Meridian. These unfortunate incidents served as a catalyst for a collective call from elected officials at

TOMORROW!! Let's support our local businesses the good old fashioned way and show them some LOVE!

Congratulations to Dan Frazier, the recipient of the City of Meridian's Environmental Excellence award. Dan has volunteered his time repairing 1800+ bikes for children in our community through the Recycle a Bike program.

What an incredible act of giving!!

🚲 Attention Meridian residents! 🚲

Need a way to get around town or does your little one need a bike? Apply for a free refurbished bike through Meridian’s Recycle a Bicycle Program! This collaborative project by the City of Meridian’s Solid Waste Advisory Commission and Republic Services connects refurbished bicycles with those in need.
Lots of bicycles are dropped off at the Meridian Transfer Station each year, and the goal of the program is to divert these bicycles from the landfill. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a free bike and help the environment at the same time. Apply now at www.meridiancity.org/rab 🌳🌎
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The Meridian Parks and Recreation SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITY GUIDE is now available online at meridiancity.org/activityguide. Registration for the classes, camps and excursions inside opens tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. For information about youth swim lessons, please visit meridiancity.org/pool to learn more. Get ready now for a super summer!!!

Meridian currently has several openings! Spread the word!
https://apps.meridiancity.org/jobs/

Thank you to my friends Ashley Squyers and Liz Strader for explaining this issue so well:

“‘Concerned Citizens of Meridian’ wants to dissolve our award winning library system. Uninterested in taking personal responsibility for involvement in the books their kids check out, they instead prefer to take all the books away from everyone.” - Liz Strader

"This group is working on two different avenues to dismantle and/or bankrupt libraries.

First, is by petitioning for complete dissolution of the Meridian Library District. See also: https://boisedev.com/.../meridian-library-district-petition.

Second, if they aren’t successful in this endeavor, House Bill 139 would allow for civil actions against libraries, thus encouraging groups like this to file lawsuit after lawsuit attempting to bankrupt library systems.

You can read the bill here: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/billbookmark/....

Meridian residents, I implore you to understand what is happening and make it known that this is absolutely not okay." - Ashley Squyers

A group of Ada County residents called Concerned Citizens of Meridian has filed a petition asking the Ada County Board of Commissioners to dissolve the Meridian Library District (MLD). The petition centers on books the group considers offensive that are available to children at the Meridian Library District.
The board is reviewing the petition received late last week and will work with the Clerk’s Office and Prosecutor’s Office to ensure that the Board follows the required next steps set forth in Title 33, Chapter 27, Idaho Code.
Read the petition that was delivered to the Board, and see what the required next steps are:
https://adacounty.id.gov/

NEWS RELEASE: Meridian Mayor and Chief of Police Respond to Dismissal of Sara Brady Case

So excited for TopGolf to be a part of our community! I wasn't able to make the ribbon cutting but love seeing the photos.

I haven't had the opportunity to participate in years past, but excited to make an ornament this year. Who is with me?!

We are once again putting a festive twist on our popular annual Meridian Art Drop by hosting the Meridian Ornament Drop.

Residents of all ages and artistic abilities are encouraged to make handmade Christmas ornaments to hide (or "drop") in downtown Meridian on Saturday, December 10 for others to find and keep as a gift. Ornaments can be hung from trees, propped on window sills, or placed in any number of creative locations for someone else to find.

Those lucky enough to find an ornament (only one per person, please) are encouraged to post a photo of it on social media using the hashtag .

Details and the Ornament Drop form can be found at meridiancity.org/christmas. Presented by the Meridian Arts Commission.

Meridian Christmas Tree being moved downtown tomorrow!!

Thank you Meridian Parks and Recreation for all your hardwork on the beautiful City Christmas tree. Can't wait to see it all lit up!

Tomorrow morning, the Meridian City Christmas Tree will be heading to Generations Plaza. The tree is off of Ten Mile Road near Ustick Road. Crews will move the tree south on Ten Mile to Cherry Lane, then east on Cherry to Meridian Road, where it will head south to Generations Plaza. The tree is expected to be moved between 8am and noon, so be prepared for short delays if you are driving along the route. Meridian Police will be helping direct traffic during the move.

Two Men in Custody in Nevada After Pharmacy Theft in Meridian from Meridian Police Department : Nixle MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2022   CONTACT: Kelsey Johnston, Public Information Officer, [email protected]   Two Men in ...

Congratulations to our incredibly deserving firefighters and MFD staff!! Their commitment is unmatched!!!

LOVE our Meridian Police!! What a special memory for our High Schoolers!

Please join us Wednesday, Feb 23, at 6:00pm, at Meridian City Hall, to hear the results of our recent Parks and Recreation public opinion survey, along with analysis of our city's current parks and recreation inventories. Both are vital elements of our Parks Master Plan Update which will help us fine-tune our blueprint for the future. Attend in person or join virtually via Zoom using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3746237350 (Meeting ID: 374 623 7350)

Fun for ALL!! Please join us this evening for the Downtown Meridian Winter Lights Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting! A map of the open/closed roads is in the comments. See you there!!

Parade We are excited to present the 2021 Winter Lights Parade. Join us on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm in historic downtown Meridian. Keep scrolling for all the fun details!