CITY OF BOVILL
Local city government office
Get to Know City Of Bovill
Bovill, located 34 miles northeast of Moscow at the junction of Idaho Highways 3 and 8, is nestled in the scenic St. Joe National Forest along the Potlatch River. Named after the Bovills of England, Hugh Bovill brought his family to Idaho seeking new opportunities and established a ranch. As tourism grew, the Bovills opened a hotel, attracting vacationers to the area. Incorporated in 1907, Bovill boasts historic buildings the Bovill Hotel and remains a small community of around256 residents, offering outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and trails.
Amenities and Attractions
Bovill features two city parks: Caroline Park, which includes "The Billy," a war memorial, gazebo, and swing and Village Park, home to a baseball field and bleachers, hosting the annual “Old Timers Picnic.” The area offers abundant outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and hiking, with for ATVs, snowmobiles, and skiing nearby. While the city’s historic buildings remain, most are privately owned and unmaintained, though the City restored St. Joseph Catholic Church, now the public library. Logging history is evident in the rail beds and trails connecting to surrounding areas.
OUR CITY STAFF
Will Stokes
was elected as our mayor in 2024. He has also been a council president and on council for a few years now. He is up for re-election in 2028
Michael Stradley
was appointed to Council seat 1 and is our council president. He will be up for election in 2030
Brandon Tavares
Was elected 01/02/2026 and will be up for reelection in 2028
Lisa Beyer
was elected for Seat 3 has just been reelected November 2021 and will be up for reelection in 2030.
Michael McCann
was elected for seat 4 council will be up for reelection in 2028.
Employees for the City of Bovill
Christine Childers Jewell
was hired as our clerk/ treasurer October 1st 2019.
JW Ingraham
Hired March 4th 2025 is our new Maintenance person
