City Chooses Top Candidates for Fire Chief, Director Of Parks and Recreation

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Boise has selected finalists for the Fire Chief and Director of Parks & Recreation positions after reviewing 73 candidates. Public open houses for the finalists are scheduled for September 11 and September 18, 2025.

Boise has selected four finalists for the Fire Chief and two for the Director of Parks & Recreation positions after evaluating 73 candidates. Community members can meet Parks & Recreation finalists Sara Arkle and Mark Olson at an open house on September 11, 2025. Arkle has a decade of service with the city, while Olson brings 20 years of experience from California. The Fire Chief finalists include Assistant Fire Chiefs Brad Bolen and Romeo Gervais, Division Chief Aaron Hummel, and District Chief Michael Mire. An open house for these finalists is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at City Hall West. The current Director of Parks & Recreation, Doug Holloway, will retire on October 31, 2025, while Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer will step down on November 30, 2025. The selection process aims to enhance community engagement and provide leadership continuity in both departments. Finalists will participate in panel interviews with stakeholders and the public to ensure transparency.

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