IDAHO GOES DOWN Commencing July 25, Chris Poulter, the Chief Deputy Clerk for Bonneville County, will take over as the county’s new clerk.
Poulter was chosen by the Bonneville County Commissioners to serve the balance of Penny Manning’s term, which ends in December 2026. Manning made her retirement announcement last month. Applications for the job were accepted by the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee. To help the commissioners reach a final judgment, they suggested three candidates. On June 27, Poulter was chosen to take his spot.
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The 43-year-old guy from Idaho Falls told EastIdahoNews.com that he has been Manning’s top deputy clerk for the past four years. The next natural step seemed to be to apply for the clerk’s post.
I’ve already collaborated extensively with Penny on many of the tasks involved in the assignment. According to Poulter, I simply believed I could carry on doing it and maintain order.
In November 2026, he plans to run for reelection. In the interim, Poulter says he has a few particular objectives he wants to achieve in the upcoming year and a half.
Putting new records request software into place is one of the most urgent. Officially going live on Tuesday, it has been in the works for some time.
Poulter also mentions the ribbon-cutting of the new courtroom earlier this month and a number of housekeeping initiatives pertaining to particular codes.
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“I’m still planning on moving forward with a lot of things we have in the works,” Poulter says.
For the past 14 years, Poulter has been employed by the county. The print shop was where he first started. Printing ballots for the elections office was one of his primary duties in that position.
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Four years ago, he applied for the chief deputy clerk post because he thought it would be a wonderful learning experience.
Poulter graduated from Brigham Young University in Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
He calls himself a meticulous individual. His early interest in working with the county stemmed from his passion for creating ballots and budgets.
Some people were drawn to the county’s advantages and stability. I didn’t believe it would be a long-term thing when I started, but as I worked here, I grew to enjoy what I was doing, so it made sense to stay, he adds.
Poulter began working for Ron Longmore, a former county clerk who was named Idaho’s longest-serving elected politician in 2016. He claims that both Manning and Longmore have performed admirably, and he has enjoyed his affiliation with them.
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He is appreciative of Manning’s assistance in easing his transition into the position prior to her resignation on July 25. As soon as he assumes office, he wants to maintain order.
According to Poulter, “I truly appreciate the support of the commissioners appointing me and the other county employees.”
Bonneville County spokesman Brad Clements said in a news release to EastIdahoNews.com that they are excited to collaborate with Poulter and wish Manning luck in her future pursuits.
According to the county, the Commissioners are excited to work with Mr. Poulter since he brings a fresh perspective to the role in addition to a wealth of experience and expertise. Bonneville County would like to thank Penny Manning for her diligent work and commitment to her role as clerk since 2016. I hope she succeeds in everything she does in the future.
