How many signatures do we need to recall this idiot? He should resign!!! I could puke just reading his puke of a memo. Hang in there Steph!!!

I have now changed my opinion on this subject.
It ought to be fun to watch how the BCVB faithful rush in to support Fitzgerald’s heinous act of bullying and inappropriateness.
You know it won’t be his fault.
You watch, they’ll all pile in here and have nothing to say other than “why, oh why won’t Ms. Astorquia just sign the check so we can all get paid”.
Not one of them will admit that Fitzgerald’s inappropriate behavior has no place in a political office.
Resign now Fitzgerald, you have embarrassed yourself and the entire Board with this silly rant.
Please, just go away.
If Carino’s has any sense at all they will distance themselves from this individual.

Only idiots send emails like that. Guess it just shows the idiots we seem to elect.

Democracy in action as far as I am concerned. It should be loud noisy and disagreeable. I can’t get over the people who think Boise is the center of the universe and if they build all this junk it will be a economic catalyst for more growth. Boise is not close to anything, is not a population center of consequence, and has limited attractiveness to businesses.

Look at all the headquarters that no longer exist in Boise over the past generation. Albertson’s, Ore-Ida, MK, HP not nearly what it once was in the area to list a few. The key to growth will be to keep property taxes low for any company deeming Boise and Treasure Valley a good fit for their company.

Amen, idahocrystal. What a ridiculous bully.

Southwest Airlines has announced they are cutting flights to Boise. Obviously Southwest missed the memo that we are becoming a major convention destination.

No Eric, by signing she is NOT disobeying the law. If she has a problem doing the job of Treasurer, she needs to either resign being Treasurer or resign from GBAD.

nan emouse – you really should familiarize yourself with Idaho’s procurement laws. They clearly state what the consequences are, and are clearly written for (DELETED) politicians such as Fitzgerald, May, and Kloc. You should also educate yourself on governmental board governance. Then maybe you can explain it to your three buddies.

oh by the way what in the blue hell is “hopelessly trusting voter”?????

Is that someone that thinks a someone will vote one way and the change their vote to be chairman????

Mike, you must have brown eyes! Because you are so full of it, they have to be brown! The same goes for you nan-e baby!
Hell!, there are people still looking for those that just “followed orders”!
If anyone is interested in Mr. Mike’s actions, I would refer you to “Politics for Dummies” chapter 6, pages 35&36. “How to shorten your political career exponentially”

Lisa, I believe Fitzgerald works for Johnny Carinos, however he has been “attending” meetings via telephone so what you heard may be right. May is fully expecting retroactive payment from the CVB for use of office space. That should make her ineligible to vote on funding for them. Another person missing from the media is the 79 year-old CVB director Bobbie Patterson. Where is she? it’s not normal for her to miss out on any type of media attention.

Well, the minutes from the prior month first have to be approved, then they are made public…

Betty, I would ask this instead:

1. Why must they fork out $500 in AV equipment to have Fitzy conference called in because Mr. Classy is never in town?
2. Why did Chicago trade his votes for a chairmanship?
3. Why did he tell the good Hoteliers of this city that he will only fund the CVB if it legal, and then in the first meeting turn around and fund the CVB?
4. Why is Chicago always worried about time and how long the meetings take?
5. Why will they not let the Treasure seek advice from an attorney if everything is legit?
6. Why did Gail May say she was part of the Owyhee Hotel management last year, and then 5 months later say she has nothing to do with the management?
7. Where is Bobbie during these meetings?
8. Why do we need $24,500 to get the ITC grant when the ITC representative said himself that money is not needed to get the grant?

All sorts of crazy going on huh?????

Hey Eric, I could care less about all the drama going on with this group and you for that matter. All I want to see are the minutes for the meeting posted in a timely manner, ok? Is that too much to ask from a public entity? For hecks sake. Get over yourself.

Riddick, very very interesting. A first-hand sighting of Mike F. working in Idaho Falls. Me thinks he must live there because 5 hours each way is a helluva commute. Good point Guardian – any paid news reporters willing to take this on?

A list of whatever conventions have been secured by the convention sales and BCVB staff would be good to see as well – no need to break it down by who did what. Thanks.

Oh and Pat, before you post those financial reports, let’s make sure they reflect all legal costs incurred over the last two years, by legal firm. Thanks again.

Hey Eric, several entities in this city could have and should have submitted a response to the RFP, but how can you blame them for not doing so? Evidently several considered the idea but declined, due in part to the poor behavior of the GBAD board, staff and concerns over whether or not they would get paid by GBAD.

Betty I am very sure Pat will be happy to share, in great depth, the legal cost. Too bad Pat doesn’t have the chance to explain the reasoning behind the legal cost. It all goes right back to BP…We all know it.

Let’s get back on point of the article. Why can not Stephanie consult an attorney? I will ask…again for the fourth time, if everything is legit, what harm will come (Betty why??)….. They do not want her to ask legal advice because it is illegal, and again I will not get an answer…Just as Mr. Classy pointed out. “don’t give me your compliance BS”—because at the end of the day who needs compliance. It’s just clogging up the system, that whole ethical–non ethical deal.

This guy is a world class idiot and I am embarrassed for him to represent this city of Idaho Falls eeerrr I mean Boise.

Remember Captain Run on Sentence that pasta needs to be cooked slowly rememeber to add the pasta to the boiling water. Ideally, the water shouldn’t stop boiling, but if that happens, it’s ok. Stir and stir some more! Pasta will stick together if it isn’t stirred during the crucial first moments of cooking. Don’t add oil, because that will make the pasta slippery and the sauce won’t stick to it when it’s done.

If that’s the case Hotelier, the RFP and the response need to be posted on the GBAD website for all to see.

Evidently your company thinks lawyer fees are a good use of public funds so once again, put your money where your mouth is. File the lawsuit.

Looks like there’s been some good additions to the GBAD meeting report page. Would be nice to see minutes and director’s reports for at least the last two years; financial reports for the last five. Thanks to those involved for putting the info up.

Suggest we all take a look and start studying what’s there. http://www.gbadnow.com/GBAD-meetings.asp

Betty,
You are correct about one thing, the hoteliers are the ONLY ones with any risk here. So what is your connection with the BCVB that has you so driven you feel so emotional about the subject? I’d be willing to bet that the 3 stooges opinion would change, as would yours, if you all had to pay for legal defense.
Silly girl!
You and the rest of Bobbies lackeys need to just move to Idaho Falls with Fitzgerald. They have a district there, maybe you can intimidate them as they are rookies.

Betty, no protesting or reluctance has occurred, in fact I have no control over GBAD information. However all of GBAD’s records are public information. Make a written request and it shall be granted. There are no secrets there. You skirted the question about Patterson, so be sure to request GBAD’s most recent audit of the CVB too. Nate must be onto something or you would use proper procedures to get the information.

Betty & Everyone that is tired of being lied to.
I want all the info on the GBAD for the last 5 years, plus the BCVB audit. Everyone like yourself and Mr. Classy seems to forgot about that “compliance BS”. If I were BP I wouldn’t show my face either at these meeting. How long will Terry be the schill for this woman. She cares too much for Boise to be that person.
Hotelier, is very correct and good post. Hotels are the only folks on the hook here. They are also the folks that GBAD should be accountable to.

I did hear Fitzy was planning on being at the meeting this week. Is he going to pay the GBAD back for the cost of the AV guy?? He will just nod with everything Chicago is spewing or lying about….I will be the guy laughing when you do, Classy!!!

As much you say you never read Dave’s page we all know you do. You would be even stupider then I thought, if you didn’t

The guy is embarrassment to state government.

nan emouse answer my question!!!!!!

No ax to grind, no dog in the GBAD/CVB fight. Care less about the personalities involved.

A public citizen shouldn’t have to submit a public records request for items like minutes, financials and RFPs. These things should be posted on the website after a public meeting. It’s called accountability. What we need to do is change the music. As GBAD continues to spend a lot of tax dollars on this travesty and on “plans” to expand the center, nothing’s happening but a lot of infighting and name calling. It’s way past time for our tax dollars to be spent in a more constructive manner and on projects that actually benefit the citizenry. And yes boys, Hotelier may collect the tax from travelers, but the public authorized this district, the public elects this board and these are public tax dollars we’re talking about.

So why suggest that the three of you just get it over with and file your lawsuit?

Simple. Some of us are tired of all the rhetoric and no action. And if you don’t agree, let’s review some of your more constructive comments:

Nate: Please, just go away.

Eric: Good grief..This is like trying to teach my Grandma how to program a DVR!!!

Eric: Hy do you know?—just kidding because we all know he doesn’t know–ehhehe

Eric: oh by the way what in the blue hell is “hopelessly trusting voter”?????

Eric: Just as Mr. Classy pointed out.

Eric: Remember Captain Run on Sentence

Hotelier: “…are you smoking crack?! What does bug me is the thought of Bobby getting any more of it to line her own pockets.

Eric: He will just nod with everything Chicago is spewing or lying about….

Nate: I’d be willing to bet that the 3 stooges opinion would change…he rest of Bobbies lackeys..

Eric: I would really be upset but Chicago does’t even know he is breaking the law or maybe he does and he is just hiding behind the 3 quarter length skyjumper sport coat of his that, by the way, is sooooo 1991….hehehehe

Hotelier: “…doesn’t need the outdated services, self-inflated egos or disgusting behavior…”

Hotelier: Another person missing from the media is the 79 year-old CVB director Bobbie Patterson. Where is she? it’s not normal for her to miss out on any type of media attention.

Real nice, eh?

Gail (BCVB Software provider), I mean Betty:

If you want to see mean and nasty, go to this website….

http://www.sttiboise.org/

And by the way, can we PLEASE get back to the purpose of this article. Mr. Fitzgerald’s unprofessional behavior certainly qualifies him as a “stooge”.

Get over your “Holier than thou” self Gail, errrrr Betty.

You know I’m extremely worried about Fitzgerald’s mental stability. To have the audacity to claim that Stephanie is acting in contrast with what’s best for the citizens of Boise obviously leads one to assume that his actions hold Boise’s needs in the highest of regards. Clearly something’s not clicking. But then again, puppets aren’t allowed to think for themselves so it’s understandable. But come on now Pinnochio, oh I’m sorry Fitzgerald, it’s time to be a real boy. Having absolutely zero accountability for funds distributions, specifically funds coming from the tax dollars of hard working citizens of Boise, is not what’s best for Boise. As hard as it is to compute, Boiseans want to know where our money is going. Making deals behind the scenes and trying to force out opposition on the board only further diminishes what little credibility you have. Time to cut those puppet strings and do what’s best for Boise…Leave!

Publius:

Fitzgerald has already left! I heard he works for Johnny Carino’s in Idaho Falls. Wonder how he will keep his job as Bobbie’s biggest cheerleader and fund raiser?