City of Hailey
Waste Reduction at Summer Hailey Special Events
Hailey has partnered with the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) for recycling and waste diversion at the Hailey Rocks Concert series and at the Hailey Rodeo (aluminum only). The ERC diverted 601 lbs. of aluminum from the 2023 rodeo series! Erica Exline, PUP Program Manager from the ERC tells us, “I have seen the positive…
Read MoreCategory L Housing: Locals Only
As defined by the Blaine County Housing Authority (BCHA), the Category L criteria pose “No Income Limit but must be a full-time resident of Blaine County.” “Category L” housing- or, housing for “locals only”- is important for providing housing for local workers earning middle and upper middle income, 100-120% of the area median income (AMI).…
Read MoreHailey Housing Committees Formed
Committees formed to advise how new revenue stream will be spent on housing solutions.
Read MoreLetters of Interest Requested for New Housing Committee
City of Hailey Launches New Housing Committee after successful ballot measure On May 16, 2023, Hailey voters passed a reallocation of the “1% for Air Local Option Tax, allocating .5% of that tax for housing for “Hailey citizens and workers who are housing-burdened” and .5% of that tax for “maintaining and increasing commercial air service”.…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips
Be safe around the water Every day, an average of 11 people die in the U.S. from unintentional drowning — and one in five of those are children 14 or younger according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Red Cross wants everyone to know critical safety knowledge and skills that could save your life…
Read MoreElection Day is May 16!
Election Day is May 16! Tuesday, May 16, 2023, is a special election. Hailey has two questions before the voters: $6 million Municipal Wastewater Bond: Aging Headworks Infrastructure 1% Local Option Tax for Housing/Air In-Person Early voting begins three weeks before any election (May 1, 2023) and takes place at the Blaine County Courthouse on…
Read MoreHailey Spring Flood Watch
Flood Watch in Hailey Hailey is proceeding with flood preparations today (April 27th, 2023) by stockpiling sand stations in two locations: Corner of War Eagle and Silver Star Drive Corner of Cedar and Silver Star Drive This sand is provided for citizens affected by flood waters. Citizens are advised to purchase their own sandbags. While…
Read MoreHailey Purchases Affordable Townhomes
On April 4, 2023, the City of Hailey approved the purchase and assignment of two affordable community townhomes in the new River Street Townhomes Project. The 12-unit project, located at 410 River Street, was approved in 2021 with two deed-restricted units out of the 12. In the 2021 agreement between the City and the developer,…
Read MoreCall for Artists/Welders! Chinese American Heritage Project
Hailey’s Arts & Historic Preservation Commission announces a call for artists and welders to submit design proposals for a Chinese American Heritage public art project! F 07665, Janye A. Smith Collection, Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History. F 07664, Janye A. Smith Collection, Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History. The project marks a…
Read MoreE-Bikes
Photo Credit: Carol Waller Riding an e-bike is a fun and efficient way to commute, recreate, and explore in and around the City of Hailey. While there are many different styles and capabilities of e-bikes, the City of Hailey defines electric bikes (“e-bikes”) as, “A bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals…
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