Idaho Falls council to review 'Halo' ordinance, investment policy changes Monday
Work session also includes a transit update and a 90-minute look at planned unit development code changes
IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho Falls City Council will review a proposed "Halo" ordinance on how close the public may get to police, firefighters and emergency medical workers on the job, according to the agenda for the council's Nov. 16 work session.
The draft ordinance in the agenda packet would make it a misdemeanor to knowingly approach or stay within 25 feet of an on-duty first responder after being signaled not to, if doing so distracts the responder or raises concern of harm. Violations would carry up to a $500 fine, 60 days in jail or both. The Police Department's item says the ordinance recognizes the public's right to watch and record. The agenda allots 20 minutes.
Council members will also review investment policy changes from Finance staff. They would let the finance director delegate transactions, bar anyone who starts a transaction from approving it, and cap corporate holdings at 30%. The policy would take effect Nov. 30.
The session starts at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 680 Park Ave. It also includes an annual Greater Idaho Falls Transit update and a 90-minute review of draft planned unit development code amendments.
Source: Idaho Falls City Council Work Session Agenda, Nov. 16, 2026.