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The Meridian City Council approved its districts, but did not foresee the reelection problem

City of Meridian decides to use temporary federal dollars to support affordable housing solutions

Meridian Mayor Robert Simison said this week he isn’t to the point where he feels comfortable with investing dollars in affordable housing

The Meridian Fire Department is working to improve response times in part by building two new fire stations. The department is also focusing on firefighter health in these new stations.

Meridian Fire Station #8 and the city's first Police Precinct will be built in tandem, creating a "campus-like feel" between the two northwest Meridian facilities

The address will focus on the successes, challenges and priorities currently facing Meridian

The address will focus on the successes, challenges and priorities currently facing Meridian

The event featured an address by Mayor Robert Simison, a wreath laying, a rifle salute, the playing of Taps, and the reading of 62 fallen Meridian heroes' names

Fire departments began push-in ceremonies in the late 1800's, when crews used horses to pull steamer engines. Truck-31 will be housed at Meridian Fire Station #1

Events around the Treasure Valley in southwest Idaho for Memorial Day.