Commissioner Klemm to Retire; Port Seeks Applicants
The Port of Lewiston is seeking candidates to fill the remaining term of Commissioner Jerry Klemm, who will retire as of Jan. 31, 2026.
Commissioner Klemm currently represents District 3, which encompasses the southwestern end of Lewiston and extends into the most rural parts of Nez Perce County. (The map of the districts can be found here.) The successful candidate will be appointed by the Commission and would serve as an interim commissioner for the rest of Klemm’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2026. An election for the full 6-year term will take place on November 3, 2026.
Interested applicants must be a resident and registered voter in District 3 of Nez Perce County. Further information is available on the application, which can be obtained via download here. You may also contact our office at (208) 743-5531. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 27 and can be submitted via email to [email protected] or at our office at 1626 6th Ave N, Lewiston, ID 83501.
For further questions, please contact the Port administrative office at (208) 743-5531.
(L-R) Port Commissioner Jerry Klemm, Commissioner Mike Thomason, ACL President & CEO Charlie Robertson, Port General Manager Scott Corbitt and Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Tobe Finch looked on as Kristin Meira, ACL Director of Government Relations and Port Commissioner Joe Anderson perform the ribbon cutting honors.
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- Approximately 0.68% of annual property taxes paid by a City of Lewiston resident go to the Port.
- That’s usually less than $16/yr.
- 100% of all property tax dollars are invested back into the Nez Perce County economy.