Comments on: City Staff Real Estate Developer

By: It About Power and Money

It About Power and Money — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 01:03:09 +0000

Gertie –

It is all about control, power, ego and MONEY.

By: Gertie

Gertie — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:22:29 +0000

Can someone tell me why in the heck EVERYTHING has to be crammed into downtown? You know, there are a lot of other places that could be made where people could go to enjoy shopping and culture and that whole “vibe” (and other buzzwords they like to throw around) thing. Let’s spread some things around, please.

By: john

john — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 01:44:26 +0000

where there is smoke….

By: jj

jj — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:08:17 +0000

Mr. Brookshier, I am sure you are reading this article and the comments, I believe in “innocent until proven guilty”, so now is a good time for you to step up and to clarify the issues being raised and let the community know that while employed with the City you never had any financial interest, of any kind, either directly or indirectly through a family member or company you have any ownership or interest in, in any project that received any form of City support or special consideration, and that you have never used your position with the City to gain influence or favors for any project you have any financial interest in. Financial interest goes beyond ownership and includes any fees, commissions, consulting fee, income, etc

Thank you for your time Mr. Brookshier, look forward to your response.

By: What he said

What he said — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 03:50:34 +0000

What Trump said about the media at his 2/16/2017 press conference is clearly also applicable to this city’s media. Dirty deeds done right under their nose and even with their approval. Nothing but sunshine blown up the citizen’s rear by the local media. Shame!

By: Need answers

Need answers — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:16:12 +0000

There is a city ethics commission that might want to look at this.

By: bikeboy

bikeboy — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:32:16 +0000

Wow! He’s “interested in travel, soccer, wine and real estate.” (From his website – link in story.) I say we’re lucky to have such a talented fellow, condescending to be a “public servant” in our humble little burg. Mayor Dave sure brings in the talent, doesn’t he?!!
/sarcasm

By: Voter

Voter — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:00:32 +0000

Can we ask the AG to investigate?

Can a citizen file and complaint or ask for an investigation?

EDITOR NOTE–AG Will not investigate. The county prosecutor is the only one who can check into potential crimes in the county. The AG CAN investigate complaints against county officials. Not sure any crimes are indicated which means the ballot box is the only place for justice.

By: idaholc

idaholc — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:31:33 +0000

A QUICK REVIEW OF THE BOISE CITY CODE REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:

BOISE CITY CODE, TITLE 1

Section 1-21-03 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

No City official shall knowingly:

A. Use his or her official position or office to obtain financial gain for him or herself, any member of his or her household, or any business with which he or she or a member of his or her household is associated.

Section 1-21-06 PROHIBITION OF FINANCIAL INTEREST

A. No public official having any discretionary function to perform in Connection with an expenditure, purchase, sale, or contract shall have any personal beneficial interest, either directly or indirectly in such expenditure, purchase, sale, or contract made by the City or in any firm,
corporation or association that furnishes or bids on such purchase, sale or contract.

By: The wolf

The wolf — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:27:21 +0000

Shouldn’t be a surprise.
A developer has been running the City’s building department (PDS) for years