Comments on: Boise Gets Minor Foul In ACHD Game

By: erico49

erico49 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:54:11 +0000

And nothing from the candidates.

By: Easterner

Easterner — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:44:55 +0000

Yes,Commissioner we understand it is not YOUR terms, and you speak on behalf of the Commission.

So why does ACHD not accept what the City wants?
Or how about, What is so bad with what the city wants?

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:28:58 +0000

So Jaurena lets hear the deals offered.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 08:00:55 +0000

ACHD is the only force keeping Team-Dave from going full-obamacommie in Boise. Keep up the good work!

By: Mitchell A. Jaurena

Mitchell A. Jaurena — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 02:36:16 +0000

The terms offered were on behalf of the Commission, they were not my terms, even though I was personally negotiating with members of Boise City Council and the Mayor. I was hoping to be able to reach middle ground, something that would allow us(Boise and ACHD) to compromise and fore go litigation. But a compromise takes two willing parties. Compromise: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.

By: Easterner

Easterner — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:40:55 +0000

That is good that Commissioner Jaurena post a comment here.

It’s also telling in the manner of the post:

“I offered (MY TERMS) and they refused.”
That reminds me of the Israel/Hammas conflict.

In the interest of fairplay- C. Jaurena, why does ACHD not accept what the City wants?

By: Mitchell A. Jaurena

Mitchell A. Jaurena — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:10:54 +0000

Because of the potential lawsuit and the attempt at litigation by the City, it would be inappropriate to comment specifically, but do know this: I met with members of the City Council twice and the Mayor three separate times in an sincere attempt to avoid litigation wasting taxpayers money. I offered very generous terms so the City could keep the sensors already in the roadway and install the remaining sensors they have already bought…..a complete agreement for those 200 and was rebuffed at every offer. I have tried at every turn to avoid litigation and tried to come to an agreement, yet the City has refused to sign any agreement that has been offered. It takes two to come to an agreement.

EDITOR NOTE–Thanks, Commissioner Jaurena for your comment.

By: erico49

erico49 — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:16:48 +0000

Time for the candidates for ACHD to step up and comment specifically. And I don’t mean “The City and ACHD should collaborate on projects rather than be contentious, and I will work hard toward that end.” There is plenty of blame to go around here. I think most lies with the City, but I could be wrong.

By: Porcupine

Porcupine — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:38:49 +0000

Time to grab the popcorn and watch the B rated movie that us stupid tax payers are paying for.