Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval

Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city's new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City Council. Canfield has served as the city's interim Public Works director since May 2026 and previously spent 13 years as assistant Public Works director. “Mr. Canfield brings a clear understanding of the critical role Public Works plays in providing residents with clean w…