News & Updates | Jeff Alldridge for Idaho Falls Mayor

August 17, 2025 Jeff Alldridge

Getting Smart About Growth: Short-Term Rentals, Zoning, and the Future of Idaho Falls

Why intentional planning matters, what tools the city already has, and how we can strengthen homeownership opportunities.

Smart growth isn’t anti-growth—it’s about being intentional. Idaho Falls already has tools like Overlay Zones and Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) to keep growth where it belongs, protect neighborhoods, and open more doors to homeownership.

Voices Heard: The Paid Parking Backtrack and Why Idaho Falls Needs New Leadership

How citizen action stopped a misguided city plan—and what real leadership should look like in 2025

A look at the downtown paid parking fight, how engaged residents stopped a short-sighted policy, and what it says about the need for new leadership in Idaho Falls.

Stepping Forward for Idaho Falls

Why I've Decided to Run for Mayor

Today, Jeff Alldridge begins his campaign for Idaho Falls Mayor, inviting residents to share their stories and ideas as part of a community-first movement.