Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster to Serve as Mayor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2026

Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster to Serve as Mayor

VICTOR, Idaho (July 10, 2026)—The Victor City Council voted 3–0 on Wednesday, July 8, to appoint Councilmember Sue Muncaster to serve as mayor following the resignation of Mayor Will Frohlich, effective July 1. Her appointment will run through the remainder of the current mayoral term, ending in 2027.

Under Idaho law, when a mayoral vacancy occurs, the City Council is responsible for filling the position by appointment rather than through a special election. The Council chose to appoint from within to ensure continuity in City operations, maintain established working relationships with staff, and provide steady leadership as the City advances several significant initiatives, including wastewater planning, infrastructure investments, housing and affordability, and the upcoming update of Victor’s Comprehensive Plan.

“Residents deserve confidence that their government is focused on solving problems, delivering services, and preparing Victor for the future,” said Acting Mayor Stacy Hulsing. “The Council believed Sue’s experience, collaborative leadership, and understanding of the challenges before us make her the right person to provide that leadership. This appointment allows the City to stay focused on the work that matters most to our residents.”

Councilmember Amy Ross had also been nominated for the position but withdrew her name from consideration prior to the vote, allowing the Council to complete the appointment without extending the process by an additional two weeks.

“The days leading up to July 8 were a flurry of letters, emails, and conversations with Council in support of both Amy and me,” Muncaster said. “That level of engagement shows how deeply people care about Victor. Amy’s decision to withdraw her nomination was an act of public service that allowed the City to move beyond the appointment process and return its focus to the work ahead. I am grateful for her courage and for her continued service on the Council.”

Muncaster has served on the Victor City Council since 2021. Her professional background includes more than 30 years as an entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, communications consultant, facilitator, and advocate for communities shaped by outdoor recreation, tourism, growth, and environmental stewardship. She recently served as executive director of the Teton Leadership Center, is a board member of the Teton Regional Economic Coalition, and has worked with the George Washington University Institute for Tourism Studies on destination stewardship and community planning initiatives.

In remarks following her appointment, Muncaster said Victor’s immediate priorities extend beyond day-to-day operations to strengthening public confidence in local government.

“Our job is to run the City efficiently while helping heal a divided community,” Muncaster said. “Victor needs leadership that welcomes debate before decisions are made, communicates clearly after decisions are made, and helps the community move forward once lawful decisions have been reached. Criticism of elected officials comes with the job. Harassment of public employees does not. Our staff and consultants deserve accountability, but they also deserve respect.”

Muncaster said her priorities include strengthening communication with residents, supporting professional staff, improving public understanding of City decisions, rebuilding trust with regional partners, and helping Victor navigate major issues related to growth, infrastructure, affordability, wastewater, and quality of life.

She also announced plans to expand communication through regular community coffee gatherings, newsletters, joint town halls with the City of Driggs, and more proactive updates from the mayor and department heads so residents better understand not only the decisions being made, but how and why those decisions are reached.

“Our success will not be measured by balanced budgets or completed projects,” Muncaster said. “It will be measured by whether Victor and Teton Valley remain livable, grounded, welcoming, and wild in the best sense of the word. That means putting people and place first, protecting the character and natural beauty of our community, supporting local businesses and working families, and ensuring growth pays its own way so Victor remains a place where people can afford to live, work, raise children, and enjoy the extraordinary landscape that brought so many of us here.”

Muncaster’s appointment creates a vacancy on the Victor City Council. The City will announce the application process and timeline for filling the vacant council seat in accordance with Idaho law and City procedures in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit victoridaho.gov