Joe Stear Mayor of Kuna

Joe Stear Mayor of Kuna Mayor, City of Kuna Idaho

*ABOUT ME*

1965 - Present
*Kuna City resident
*Graduate of Kuna High School
*Boise State University Vocational

2016-present Mayor City of Kuna
*President Association of Idaho Cities
Association of Idaho Cities Legislative Committee
*Immediate past Chair of Community Planning Association
*Chairman Valley Regional Transit
*Chairman Allumbaugh House
*Vice Chair Ada City County Emergency Management
* Treasure Valley Partnership Member
* Kiwanis Club Member
*Mayors Book Club Kuna Library
* Actively attends and participates in trainings and conferences for the Association of Idaho Cities
***Positive working rapport with all other area Mayors, Ada County Commissioners, Canyon County Commissioners, Ada County Highway District /ACHD, Idaho Department of Transportation /ITD, Kuna Fire District, Kuna School District, Kuna Library District, Ada County Sheriffs Office, Kuna Police Department, State and Federal Legislators, Boise Valley Economic Partnership, Boise Metro Chamber, Idaho Power, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho National Guard, Kuna Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club, and many other groups and organizations.

1978 - 2015
*Owner of Kuna Machine Shop
*Actively oversaw all aspects of the business

1979 - 1996
*Kuna Fire District volunteer firefighter
*Firefighter/Captain
*EMT
*Rescue Extrication Specialist

1996 - 2015
*Kuna Fire District Commissioner/Chairman of the Board
*Member on many different Kuna Fire District committees such as the original committee to set up the Firefighters Union, budgets, long term planning, equipment, policy, codes etc.

*Ada City County Emergency Medical Management
System committee member

*2015 Chairman of the Board for the Joint Powers Agreement for the Ada City County emergency medical system

*2015 Idaho State Fire Commissioner Association member
*2015 Kuna Fire District Representative
*2012 Association President
*Legislative Committee member
*2015 title of Past President and Consultant

2012 - 2016
*Kuna City Council
*Economic Development Committee member
*Legislative Committee member for the Association of Idaho Cities
*Kuna City Representative for the Ada City County Emergency Management System
*Actively attend conferences and trainings for the Association of Idaho Cities
***Positive working rapport with all other area Mayors, Ada County Commissioners, Ada County Highway District/ACHD, Idaho Transportation Department / ITD, Kuna Fire District, Kuna School District, Kuna Library District, Ada County Sheriffs Office, Kuna Police Department, State and Federal Legislators, Boise Valley Economic Partnership, Boise Metro Chamber, Idaho Power, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho National Guard, Boys and Girls Club, Kuna Food Bank and others.

11/24/2025
This will go a long ways to supporting our Ranger Program! Thanks Caselle
10/10/2025

This will go a long ways to supporting our Ranger Program! Thanks Caselle

10/10/2025

Mayor Stear invites you to join the Mayor's Book Club, a book club for kids in grades 4-6 at the Kuna Library.

How does it work? 📚
🔵Sign up at the Kuna Library and receive a copy of the book (one book per family, limited quantities).
🔵Read the book.
🔵Join us at the Kuna Library to discuss the book with the mayor of Kuna on the announced date.
🔵Keep the book!
🔵If you signed up for Mayor’s Book Club and could not attend the scheduled discussion, you’ll have to wait one month before signing up for another session.

Interesting Display!
10/10/2025

Interesting Display!

NEW HISTORY EXHIBIT - "KUNA BEGINNINGS"

Our new history exhibit, "Kuna Beginnings" is having its opening reception October 25th from 12PM-2PM! This exhibit will showcase how Kuna came to be using old photos, artifacts, and early histories. Come and learn the humble start of what we now call Kuna! Snacks and drinks will be available for visitors. The exhibit will run from October 22nd, 2025-January 2nd, 2026.

10/9/2025 EDIT – REUPLOADED IMAGE TO REFLECT CORRECT TIME OF 12PM

Many brave people lost their lives that day. Never Forget
09/11/2025

Many brave people lost their lives that day. Never Forget

Today, we remember and honor all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

08/25/2025

This afternoon, Mayor Stear had the honor of attending the military pinning ceremony for Kuna resident, Bill Reid.

Bill Reid dedicated 22 years to serving in the Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. During his service, he specialized as an Avionics Control Systems Device Specialist and was also a trainer. Both he and his wife have been long-standing members of the Kuna community.

Kuna Days 2025 and the Kuna City Down and Dirty mud course. Thank you to all the great kids who joined me in the mud and...
08/08/2025

Kuna Days 2025 and the Kuna City Down and Dirty mud course. Thank you to all the great kids who joined me in the mud and to city staff for the work they put into creating the mud course. See you in 2026!

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