Brian Blad
Brian Blad | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Pocatello | |
| Assumed office January 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Chase |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Spouse(s) | Laura |
| Children | 4 |
Brian Blad is an American politician and businessman serving as the mayor of Pocatello, Idaho.[1][2] Elected in 2009, Blad succeeded Roger Chase, the two-term incumbent. He won his third term on November 17, 2017.[3] Later, Brian Blad won a mayoral election against opponent David Worley on November 30, 2021.
Career
In addition to his career in local politics, Blad is the owner of a local business, Merlin's Insulation.[1] He was sworn into office as mayor in January 2010. He concurrently serves as chief executive officer of the city, where he manages day-to-day operations of the city's government.[4][5][6]
Before entering politics, Blad was a member of the executive board of the non-profit Blow-in-Blanket Contractor's Association. Blad is recognized internationally as an expert in the insulation industry. He spent 10 years throughout North America teaching and training companies the importance of energy-efficient building.[4]
Blad also hosts his own television show, Calling City Hall, on government access television.[4]
Personal life
Blad and his wife, Laura, have four children.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kunz, Aaron (2009-12-15). "Mayor-Elect Brian Blad Talks About New Post". KPVI. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Costa, Michelle (2009-10-19). "A Closer Look At Two Candidates Running for Pocatello's Mayor". KIFI-TV. Archived from the original on 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-01-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ [email protected], By Shelbie Harris. "BLAD WINS: Pocatello mayor elected to third term". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "BIOGRAPHY MAYOR BRIAN BLAD". City of Pocatello. Archived from the original on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Evensen, Kendra. "Leaning conservative: Election pushes Pocatello City Council to the right". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ↑ "City encourages furloughed fed. workers to make utility bill payment arrangements". AP NEWS. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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