Well folks, it’s political season again and speculation about the next eleven weeks is running rampant. Political types have pulled out tired old campaign rhetoric to try to wow us, once again. One of my favorites is the old cliché about, “Family values.” I’ll tell you a little bit about […]
Yearly Archives: 2010
It’s been quite some time since I posted anything on my blog, not because things are quiet but rather, to the contrary, because it’s been so busy that I haven’t found the time. These days, I am working on the following major issues: · Teaming up with Idaho State University, […]
Solution-Based Government
In “The cool kids vs. curmudgeons on the streetcar” an opinion piece that appeared in yesterday’s Idaho Statesman, Kevin Richert outlined Boise Mayor Dave Bieter’s latest strategy for promoting his $60 million boondoggle, the downtown Boise streetcar. Richert’s piece has a new explanation for the difference of opinion between streetcar […]
Correlation Between Age and Political Position?
At Ada County, we have been working diligently to ensure that tax and fee payers pay no more than necessary for county services. One of the tools we have used to cut costs without adversely affecting service is consolidation. The Communications Department has been consolidated into the Department of Administration, […]
Consolidation Saves Money
Intentions matter. An issue I thought had been resolved the first time I held a seat on the Board of Ada County Commissioners has come back around. The Prosecutor’s Office uses a standardized form to create Resolutions for the Board to consider, containing the following language: “AT A MEETING OF […]
Words Matter
…But I will continue to do so because it is the right thing to do. For example, I voted against the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho’s Legislative agenda, which included: “1. Transportation RevenueThe COMPASS Board of Directors strongly supports increasing and diversifying dedicated revenue for state and local transportation […]
It Gets Lonely Voting No…
The Idaho Legislature convened at noon last Monday. There are a number of issues affecting Ada County and other Idaho residents that I hope we can get addressed this session. Some of these issues include: • Urban Renewal Reform. While urban renewal might sound good on the surface, and was […]
Legislative Action Agenda
Saturday evening’s Governor’s Ball, a Republican Party fundraiser, was well attended and, despite my nearly two decades of political involvement, there were a lot of newcomers in attendance. It’s always nice to see old friends, but welcoming new ones is rewarding, as well. Of note were the many beautiful clothes, […]
Idaho Governor’s Ball Musings
Effects of Saturday’s earthquake off the Northern California coast seem to have made it all the way to Canyon County. On Saturday afternoon, admittedly at the last minute, I was at the shiny new Macy’s in Nampa trying to find just the right accessories to go with my outfit for […]
Quake Effects
What a way to ring in the new year! First, our Idaho Vandals’ came through with a terrific victory in the Humanitarian Bowl, held here in Boise, followed by our hometown Boise State Broncos’ football team’s upset victory over TCU in the Fiesta Bowl! Congratulations to everyone involved with both […]