I resolve in 2019 to keep my “visions” and my aspirations conservative enough that they can be confined within dimensions of a modest little “Cabin”. I recommend Boise consider the wisdom in that, too. There is some good in living within one’s means, and not forgetting one’s roots. What was good enough for Lincoln is good enough for me. “The Cabin” is a metaphor for how we regard our world and how we conserve our core values.

I agree with Dave on the UR for public works projects, but I would extend that resolution to pass a law that requires UR agencies to produce an annual financial report to require accountability for all expenditures. Moreover there needs to be a required voter approval for all new urban renewal districts. This would curtail or at least give public oversight of Team Dave’s pet projects.

I echo the sentiments of Porcupine with the “have we gotten to the point where people are too lazy to walk or peddle a bike” as they need to regulate electric scooters as I am tired of nearly being ran over on downtown sidewalks by speeding scooters.

I agree people need to slow down and have respect for neighborhood streets, or any street for that matter. Speed limits are not a suggestion, and you are not the best driver in the world and therefore you should be able to drive as fast as you want. In fact I am a firm believer that lower speed limits on the congested portions of the interstate would lead to few accidents and a more even and consistent flow of traffic.

Also if people would put their phones away period, that would be helpful. You are not so important that the moment you leave work in the afternoon that you need to spend every waking moment especially those spent behind the wheel calling or texting everyone on your contacts list.

And finally how about not looking for opportunities to be offended and then expecting those that offended you to react or face ruination. We need to realize that just because you don’t agree with someone that does not make the statements offensive nor does it make them a bad person. We need to uphold the rights of freedom of speech, even if what is said is offensive or disagreeable.

I too support the points you have made and here is my wish list.

Cooling off period for new construction of any kind. There is a large amount of empty commercial buildings in Boise and yet someone needs to build, build, build.

Ban right turns on red. A red light turning right means stop not look at me in the intersection and keep going and I have to squat because you didn’t want to stop. A right turn usually means use caution but since driver’s training is now computer based laws don’t mean anything anymore.

As for texting it should also apply to the police in their cars. NO EXCEPTIONS! You have a radio use it. You need a map pull over that’s why you have a lightbar.

Stop dreaming about a desire named street car. Fix the current bus system like Portland or Salt Lake and then we’ll talk.

The GUARDIAN should RESOLVE to cover the effects of the pending collapse in real estate as house prices inevitably return to their historical average of 2-3 times median household income, which implies a 50% or greater collapse in median local house prices as the Federal Reserve continues to withdraw liquidity and raise the Fed funds rate and also as psychology changes where houses are no longer perceived as a meal ticket to easy money, and instead are perceived as BOAT ANCHORS that are rapidly declining in price.

Additionally, the GUARDIAN should RESOLVE to frequently cover the financial status of the many apartment and commercial building projects that have been built all over the Treasure Valley in recent years.

The collapse in real estate prices in 2019 will provide the GUARDIAN with many opportunities to cover the effects of the 2nd collapse in real estate in a little over a decade. Such effects may include partially completed abandoned housing developments, bankrupt housing and commercial developers, financial strain on the state and local governments, foreclosures, short sales, bank owned properties, and a surge in related unemployment as construction workers, Realtors, mortgage brokers, Tommy Ahlquist and Corey Barton line up in front of the Boise Rescue Mission for a hot meal and a cot to sleep on for the night.

All great ideas!

Looking forward to the unsealing of the Federal Court indictments filed here in Idaho since October, 2017. Idaho has 216 so far. Some states have thousands.

Excellent choice for New Year’s resolutions we would like to see.
Can I add ticketing red light running boneheads? Apparently our state legislators don’t think we need cameras at busy intersections. (Head scratcher here) Having had several near misses due to texting or road rage…take your pick…both dangerous scenarios enforceable.
Happy New Year Dave!

Hmmm, I am little amused that so many things being listed are negative. Boise is changing, yet I still am in love with Boise, been here over 30 years and knew when I was 19 this was my destination (came over the border from Eastern Oregon for a legal drink)… it was a while ago.

My resolutions would be that we advance our City’s relationship with a governor that seems to want to governor more than his party and just rural Idaho.

The watchdog on-line groups continue to grow and inform the citizens-ACHD watchdog and Vanishing Boise come to mind

We closely follow the big changes coming in our hospital/healthcare and university platforms – with pay for service moving on and new Presidents coming – Kustra show us how one person can make a big impact on a town.

That we start realizing why Trump came and why Dave B stays in office and take those learnings and put some teeth into the things we need to change

I am thankful for the boiseguardian.com and look forward to all the 2019 discussions