Caldwell, Idaho

Civic decisions, explained with math you can check

Independent explainers of what's happening in Caldwell city government — with interactive visualizations, and every number linked to a public source you can verify yourself.

Why Caldwell's fire department wants a divorce from City Hall

The failed merger with the rural fire district, the two tax rates behind it, and the 8%-vs-15% state law that makes independence the department's best path.

Updated July 24, 2026 · 17 sourced figures · interactive

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