City Of Boise Chief Operating Officer, Jade Riley, Accepts New Position With City Of Ketchum

Press release from the City of Boise:

July 7, 2020

Jade Riley, City of Boise’s Chief Operating Officer, announced that he accepted a new position – City Administrator – with the City of Ketchum. Riley’s last day with the City of Boise is July 10.

Jade is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer with the City of Boise. He joined the city in 2004 and served as Chief of Staff to former Boise Mayor David Bieter for over 16 years. In his time with the city, Jade became a trusted partner for internal departments and the community at-large.
In his role, Jade managed the daily operations of twelve city departments and employees, developed long-term policy with city council and the mayor and oversaw the development of the city’s $515 million budget.

“Working for the City of Boise has been an incredible experience for me,” said Jade. “I am grateful for my years here, and proud of what we have accomplished together.”

Last week, Mayor McLean presented Jade with a Key to the City, the highest honor a Boise resident can receive from the city.

“Jade has been an integral part of the City of Boise for many years and has played a vital role in the operations of the city,” said Mayor McLean. “It isn’t every day you get to work with someone that has the knowledge, passion and sense of humor that Jade has. He will be greatly missed here, both in our organization and in our community. Ketchum is lucky to have him.”

“After troubles at city hall 17 years ago, Jade helped restore morale within the city staff and trust in government among citizens,” said Council President Elaine Clegg. “His innate curiosity and innovative style combined with an unmatched attention to detail enabled our employees, elected officials and community to make Boise the community that it is today. If you have never heard of him before that is exactly what he would want. It’s hard to express how much he will be missed.”

Jade will start in his new position with the City of Ketchum on August 31.

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.