Clark Fork, Idaho









City Administration

  • Clark Fork has a Mayor-Council form of government consisting of four Council members and a Mayor. Councilors are elected and serve four-year terms. The Council elects a President from among its members. The Council President may stand in for the Mayor as necessary.
  • The City Council is an elected body whose primary function is to establish policy direction and make legislative decisions. The Council is the legislative and judicial arm of Clark Forks' City government; enacting ordinances and resolutions.
  • This body confirms the Mayor’s appointments of City officials including department heads, and the City Clerk, as well as council members. The Council approves the City’s annual budget.
  • City Council meetings are typically held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 East 3rd Ave Clark Fork Idaho. If the meeting falls on a holiday, it may be pushed ahead.
  • Terms of office - The mayor and the councilors are elected to four-year terms. Elections are held every two years, with two council seats up for election every two years. The City Clerk oversees City elections. 
Russell Schenck, Mayor of Clark Fork, Idaho. Four-year term 2026-2030. Retired Fire Chief and A-EMT.

Russell Schenck ~ Mayor

    Four-year term: 2026 - 2030
    Past: Councilor for 18 years, many of those as Council President.
    Fire Chief (Retired): Clark Fork Fire Dept.~ 20 Years
    A-EMT (Retired): Clark Fork Valley Ambulance ~ 30+ Years
    North Idaho native, born and raised. Business Owner, 30+ years married
    to Pam, four grown kids, 11 grandkids, and two great-grandkids.

What I love about this Community is the people. 

Attend an old fashioned 4th of July, or any high school sports activity and you will see what I mean. Fundraisers for events or families who had a catastrophic event happen usually results in a spectacular turnout from the many kind people of the Clark Fork area. 
I am proud to be a participant in the continued progress to keep Clark Fork as friendly as it's been for the past 100+ years, a place where my grand-kids and their grand-kids can call home.

City Council Members

the City of Clark Fork continues to be guided by a governing body dedicated to the long-term stability and unique heritage of the community. The Mayor and City Council emphasize a proactive approach to municipal leadership, focusing on fiscal responsibility, essential infrastructure management, and enhancing public services. Click on the images to read their Bio.

Sharon Banning, Council President, City of Clark Fork

Sharon Banning

City Council President

Jay White, Council Member, Levee Supervisor, City of Clark Fork

Jay White

City Councilor, Levee Supervisor

Vicki Woodward, Council Member, City of Clark Fork

Vicki Woodward

City Councilor

Tim Yetter, Council Member, City of Clark Fork

Tim Yetter

City Councilor

Our Awesome Employees

We have an excellent staff to assist you with anything City related.
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Kat King, City Clerk, City of Clark Fork

Kat King

City Clerk

Eydee McDonald, Assistant Clerk, City of Clark Fork

Eydee McDonald

Assistant City Clerk

Eric Babcock, Maintenance Supervisor, City of Clark Fork

Eric Babcock

Maintenance Supervisor

Rob Poppleton, Maintenance Assistant, City of Clark Fork

Rob Poppleton

Assistant Maintenance

Silver Valley Law

Benjamin Allen, Attorney with this firm handles all City legal matters

Silver Valley Law
City of Clark Fork Logo, Established 1911

Address:
P.O. Box 10
110 East 3rd Ave.
Clark Fork, Idaho 83811

CityClerk1@ClarkForkIdaho.gov
T: 208-266-1315

Hours:
8:00 am -1:00 pm  Monday-Friday
Closed all Federal Holidays

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