Comments on: Candidate Election Space

By: Eric T.

Eric T. — Mon, 19 May 2014 21:10:40 +0000

According to Denney’s sunshine report his campaign paid the Duck Dynasty $50K to come here. The campaign also paid $53K to use the Idaho Center.
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By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 14 May 2014 20:58:27 +0000

Politics is confusing to me.. Steve Wynn the vegas billionaire is backing Butch… and Dr Kenyon a CEO of a company in Santa Barbra and a member of the Santa Barbra Rotary club and Boise Chamber is backing Miss Vicky. Are there any Idahoans who can speak as to Miss Vicky’s qualifications, besides Mrs. Baker?

By: Kendra Kenyon, Ph.D.

Kendra Kenyon, Ph.D. — Wed, 14 May 2014 16:44:30 +0000

I have had the privilege of getting to know Vicky as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Boise team. Vicky has demonstrated hard work,integrity and passion for our community. She has the organizational and financial skills required of the job, but just as important is her courage and openness to ask the tough questions when no one else will. She has always stood up for taxpayers and their rights. I totally trust and respect Vicky and her abilities as Ada County Treasurer and I fully encourage you to vote for her.

By: Richard Evensen

Richard Evensen — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:04:26 +0000

Sara Baker: Thank you for your informative explanation. It does indeed politely answer my simple non accusatory question.

B n E: You are rude and abrasive. Your comment reflects badly on the candidate.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 13 May 2014 20:04:20 +0000

BnE how closely are you associated with “Vicky”? It seems you were offended by a simple question, which will only feed those who assume that there is something nefarious going on.

By: B n E

B n E — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:57:04 +0000

Richard – Maybe you should check out the Ada County Investment Policy. Section 4 of Resolution 1755, provides that Vicky may invest in many types of investments, such as: U.S. bonds and treasury bills, Idaho municipal bonds (state or local), Federal Credit bonds, Idaho public corporations, in addition to LGIP. The majority of interest earnings made under the direction of Treasurer McIntyre were from investments other than LGIP. These reports are public record and can be found online at http://www.adacounty.id.gov. Next time you might, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

By: Sara Baker

Sara Baker — Thu, 08 May 2014 03:25:16 +0000

Richard, Idaho Code §57-101 empowers the County Treasurer to invest surplus or idle funds in instruments and investments permitted by Idaho Code §67-1210. The Ada County portfolio is distributed as follows: Gov’t Agencies = 46.8%, Municipals = 8.5%, Cash or cash equivalent = 10%, Idaho State Pool = 23.7%, Diversified Bond Bund = 11%.

It is her active management of the investments that has allowed her to gain an extra $3.5 million for the taxpayers. If all she did was invest with the State, the County Commissioners would not have hired someone to review her performance, which as has already been stated, has been stellar. I hope this clears up your misperception.

By: Grumpy ole guy

Grumpy ole guy — Wed, 07 May 2014 05:04:24 +0000

Do Guardian readers need to be reminded that political campaigns are often referred to as “the silly season”?

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 06 May 2014 22:53:41 +0000

Vicky McIntyre is a proven and effective Ada County Treasurer.

How many public servants have an open-door policy and publish their office phone number for the public to contact? Treasurer McIntyre invites the public to call her directly, with their questions, at 208.287.6801. Vicky McIntyre brings a high level of integrity and openness to public service and the elected office.

Meeting Treasurer Vicky McIntyre at various business and political events, I have been very impressed by the Treasurer’s expertise in business, finance, accounting and management. Treasurer McIntyre is a true “can do” person, a great listener, appreciates interacting with the public and is a good fiscal manager for Ada County.

Please re-elect Vicky McIntyre as your Ada County Treasurer by voting for her on May 20, 2014.

By: My Two Cents

My Two Cents — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:13:13 +0000

Let us not forget Vicky came into office under Sharon Ullman’s guiding hand. Vicky was Sharon’s treasurer when Sharon ran for governor. And when Vicky ran for treasurer, interestingly, Cecil Ingram mysteriously withdrew from the race shortly after her filing for the position, leaving Vicky unopposed and not even having to spend a dime to campaign. I always wondered what really went on there and whether Ingram was pushed out in some way. Anyone who is a buddy of Sharon Ullman’s deserves more careful scrutiny than an endorsement from Sara Baker, another long-term Ullman croney.