Burch brings more than three decades of experience in engineering, land surveying, and infrastructure and community development to City Hall. Burch also led the development of the city’s Parks Master Plan and a strategic plan focused on connectivity and recreational pathways. Newly elected Chubbuck Mayor Rodney Burch taking the oath of office on January 7, 2026. While Burch acknowledged the need for affordable housing in Chubbuck, he said the city’s role is limited. Burch said his favorite thing about Chubbuck is its small-town feel, and he never wants to lose that.