Comments on: Self Storage Association Quizzes Idaho Land Board

By: Bob Freeman

Bob Freeman — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:14:22 +0000

I called the Governor’s office several weeks ago with variations of the questions that Cyclops mentioned and was told that someone from the Land Board would call me. I’m still waiting.

By: Kappa TA

Kappa TA — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:44:45 +0000

Thank you for the information from the Self Storage Association. Perhaps it’s time to research the possibility of an independent Land Board comprised of business/commerce people, ordinary citizens, etc., without a vested interest in the state coffers. In this case, the Land Board asserts it is acting in the best interest of education, while at the same time depleting local school district funds and competing with private enterprise through an inequitable tax-exempt status. The state of Idaho already apportions 65 percent of its entire budget to education. Time to invest in the local economy as well. Support local businesses!

By: erico49

erico49 — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:14:46 +0000

The problem is that commenting among ourselves (I am guilty too) is just preaching to the choir and does nothing to get new information or answer questions.

EDITOR NOTE–Remember that others listen to this choir’s voice, even if they don’t comment.

By: DeterminedVoter

DeterminedVoter — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:43:45 +0000

Idaho is once again showing to it’s citizens how a one party system is not good for the state.
As long as nothing is questioned until after it is in place, we will suffer the consequences.
Hart in Athol, Canyon County Commissioners, Ada County Courthouse; the addition of the Capitol building. These are examples that preceded the storage facilities operations.
We have inbred crooks.
I agree with Cyclops. We need the details.

By: cyclops

cyclops — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:16:53 +0000

I would be interested in:
A- Who did they buy it from?
B- Who brokered the deal?
C- Who benefited from this effort?
This thing reeks of someone getting a “sweet deal” at our expense.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:43:14 +0000

Why not have the Boise Airport buy the storeage place? Now that the constitution will be changed the airport (and city of Boise) can buy the facility and charge “fees”. And be perfectly legal.

I bet we see the City of Boise – via the airport – getting into all kinds of businesses.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:43:13 +0000

Has anyone looked to see if there is any conflict of interest in who is renting the storage spaces and how much they are paying for the space?

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:39:51 +0000

If they admit their mistake in this purchase I wonder if they could get their money out of the deal? Probably not in this market of continued losses in real property values.

By: Karen f.Ragland

Karen f.Ragland — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:57:40 +0000

After reading the storage scandle, investigating a lawsuit between Settlers Irrigation Dist. and ACHD (I did that last year to get tothe bottom of pressurized irrigation assessment increases), & wathcing City Council meeetings via public access tv I have to the conclusion Joe and Jane Blow are around for decoration. sigh

By: Clancy

Clancy — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:45:26 +0000

Maybe the state should change the name of storage and become less affordable.