Woody McEvers appointed Coeur d'Alene mayor

Longtime City Councilman Woody McEvers was unanimously appointed Coeur d'Alene mayor effective Sept. 1 on Wednesday.

"I am honored," McEvers said after the 6-0 vote at City Hall. "I will try to do a good job."

McEvers was nominated by Councilman Dan Gookin. No other councilmember expressed interest in the post during the meeting and there were no other nominations.

Gookin said McEvers has been "around forever," is approachable, knowledgeable and respected by citizens.

"You know the players," Gookin said.

McEvers will fill out the remaining 16 months of Mayor Jim Hammond's four-year term. Hammond submitted his resignation earlier this month because he is moving to Colorado to be near family, including two young grandchildren.

McEvers will have to resign his seat on the council to take the office of mayor. Once in office, he will nominate someone, and council will vote to confirm or reject the appointment. The new councilmember will serve until the next general election, which will be Nov. 4, 2025.