Decline & Re-Incorporation

Star's growth declined with the closure of the Boise & Interurban in 1928. In 1929 the state of Idaho paved the highway east and west of Star to the city limits. Star was expected to pay for the portion within the city limits. The local farmers balked at the idea of having their taxes raised to build the highway, so the city charter was turned back, and the highway became the property of the state and the town of Star was unincorporated.

On December 12, 1997, the Ada County Commission approved an order, proclamation, and resolution establishing the geographic boundaries of Ada county’s newest city. A mayor and six-member city council were also appointed, making the Star the first city to be incorporated in Ada County since 1971. Since then, the population remained around 500--about the same as it was early in the century. In recent years the population has grown exponentially both in Star and throughout the Treasure Valley.