Comments on: Councilor Jordan To Hold Dual Offices

By: Cynic

Cynic — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 03:20:06 +0000

Having her on the city council was bad enough! Now we have to put up with her in the legislature as well. Yuck

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:03:26 +0000

Always thought Ms. Jordan was fair and objective. This is a good pick. Not sure how when the legislature is in session she will keep up with both roles, but good luck to her.

By: Doggone

Doggone — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:33:20 +0000

Easterner, I agree that holding multiple public offices is not a good idea. That’s how we get the incestuous fiefdoms of today’s Boise. I’m just saying that Maryanne Jordan can be relied upon to do the best job possible for her constituents regardless of the venue. There are arguments for and against the consolidation of power but spreading the wealth through multiple organizations usually makes for a healthier and more democratic community. We all might read between the lines, here. Ms. Jordan is not going to give the Mayor the opportunity to appoint someone who then rolls on as the incumbent. Who knows if that’s her reasoning for forcing an election for her successor, but we don’t need yet another Council member in lockstep with the Bieter cartel. Hopefully 2016 will bring us a host of good candidates to bring broader perspectives to City Hall.

By: Easterner

Easterner — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:46:01 +0000

That’s all well and good, Doggone, but what about the next person to do a dual office?

The principle does not matter who the individual person is- it’s the principle.
If 2 is okay, why not 3 or 4? Maybe she could run for County Commissioner too?

By: Doggone

Doggone — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:16:20 +0000

If anyone can handle a dual role and potential conflicts of interest, it’s Maryanne Jordan. Not only will she be able to recognize potential conflicts, she will openly acknowledge them and explain herself to the public. I’ve worked with many politicians and have know some of them since before they entered the political realm. Ms. Jordan is the only one that has never put her own political career ahead of her constituents’ best interests. I haven’t always agreed with her, but she is as honest, and just as important, transparent, as we could ever hope for in an elected official. Her ego will not get in the way of serving the public’s best interests. If she says that she can work two jobs, then she can. And don’t forget, if she steps down, the all-power Oz (oops, Mayor Bieter) gets to hand-pick a replacement.

By: erico49

erico49 — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:36:52 +0000

Not a big deal to do both. If we are lucky the legislature will only be in session for another 3 weeks. And the Ds can’t (or won’t) do much anyway in the face of the overwhelming majority that the Rs enjoy. I am not a fan of the two major parties, but less of a fan of one-party rule.

By: Grumpy ole Guy

Grumpy ole Guy — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 05:43:56 +0000

Watcher, I think that the PRTSI Bump goes the other way, when one goes from the part-time Legislative job, to the full-time non-Legislative one. PESI retirement is based on the highest 42 months of salary, so if drawing the double salary is the key, yes, it would increase her retirement amount; but, the real bump goes to Senator Werk, in this case, who goes from the part-time $16,000 a year Senatorial job to the $90,000 a year Tax Commissioner’s job and gets credit for the years he served in the Legislature being counted toward retirement. Under the terms of PERSI, the “regular Shmoe” has to meet the rule of 90 to collect retirement benefits, and to serve a minimum of 10 years, any combination of months of service plus one’s age. The Legislative Perk is that they get the retirement benefit no matter what their age or length of service. So, if someone serves 3 terms, they get credit for 6 years of “service” and receive the benefit based upon that, however if they serve 3 terms then get appointed to a Commission the get credit for the time as a Commissioner PLUS the 6 years.

By: John B

John B — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:51:25 +0000

Two jobs? Should be no problem for Ben Franklin.

By: Easterner

Easterner — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:44:20 +0000

Would like to see Ms. Jordan resign from City Council and get Holly Woodings in there.

By: Watcher

Watcher — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:30:59 +0000

Grump, wouldn’t she also get a bump in her PERSI retirement? Almost double when you add senator to council. Will she be called “Senator from the great state of Boise?” Team Dave has his people everywhere except the ada county commissioners. Gotta hand it to him.