Today, I had the pleasure of attending the “TWIN” Luncheon at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Although I do have ten-year-old girl/boy twins, it wasn’t about them. The event, more specifically the 17th Annual Tribute to Women and Industry Luncheon, honored successful businesswomen in our community. More importantly, it […]
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The story in today’s Idaho Statesman about vehicle emissions testing contains several inaccuracies and/or misrepresentations. First, I have been advocating reducing the number of required emissions tests since I first served on the Air Quality Board in 2001, as the relevant science has shown the additional tests do little to […]
Emissions Testing Program Facts
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 […]
Family Values
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, […]