Comments on: “Independent Body Corporate And Politic”

By: Forced Air

Forced Air — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 14:37:03 +0000

I can tell you all without a doubt that another burning desire of this cast of characters is GUN CONFISCATION.

MaryAnne Jordan, Randy Johnson & wife, Bieter all hate the Second Amendment. I’m sure that the other listed do too.

We will lose all of our rights if these Kremlinites are given more power. They have too much already.

By: Taking back our town

Taking back our town — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:54:07 +0000

Is there a method where the people can “undeclare’ an urban renewal district. Do they go through public hearings? There must be a way to do this.

By: Stop the noise and smoke

Stop the noise and smoke — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:03:19 +0000

The single easiest best thing the Mayor could do to improve his city is put a stop to noise making motorists. A large number of jackasses intentionally make as much noise as possible each morning and evening.

Single biggest polluters of our air coming from modified diesel pickups. Why won’t the politicos stop it?

Cheap to enforce and large ticket revenues. Why won’t the Mayor do something? Taking such enforcement actions with the powers they have already sure would be nice.

By: Eamonn Harter

Eamonn Harter — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:35:34 +0000

And the chair of CCDC Dana Zuckerman was making money several years ago hocking tiny houses (all <700 sq. ft) while the local news media gushed over the virtues of their 'affordability' (only $250/sq. ft!). Meanwhile, according to public records, she inhabits a newly-remodeled 4,000 sq. ft mansion in the North End. Clearly a case of "Do as I say, not as I do." and "Let them eat cake."

https://idahobusinessreview.com/2017/06/22/big-ideas-small-houses/

By: Easterner

Easterner — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:06:47 +0000

State laws says the reason for URA’s

“50-2002. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS OF NECESSITY.
It is hereby found and declared that there exist in municipalities of the state deteriorated and deteriorating areas (as herein defined) which constitute
-a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the state;

that the existence of such areas contributes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime,

constitutes an economic and social liability imposing onerous municipal burdens which decrease the tax base and reduce tax revenues, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities,

retards the provision of housing accommodations,

aggravates traffic problems and substantially impairs or

arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and that the prevention and elimination of these conditions is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are —focal centers of disease,
-promote juvenile delinquency, and
-consume an excessive proportion of its revenue because of the extra services required for
-police,
-fire,
-accident,
-hospitalization and other forms of public protection, services and facilities. ”

:
Ironic that the areas within current URDS in Boise are actually the areas most likely to cause harm to people.

So, CCDC has failed?

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:38:01 +0000

The actions of The city of Boise’s elected public servants are the OPPOSITE OF KIND?! Suppose” Dave & HIS MASTER BIETERS are creating ghetto’s in parts of Boise so as to have the CCDC step in?
We really need to call elected public servants JUST THAT. Honest politicians or wealthy politicians, as the president describes himself, are what they are before they take an OATH to SERVE THE PUBLIC. No matter what OFFICE.

By: GEO

GEO — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:39:57 +0000

Great to have such an independent bunch of folks running the CCDC. Sounds like the voters need to clean house in Idaho and vote in a new group of City and State political hacks. Is there any such thing as an honest politician?

By: Hogs at the trough

Hogs at the trough — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:42:20 +0000

They are indeed hogs at the trough. I’d like to see a federal investigation to follow the money. You pointed out a few of the obvious relationships. I’m sure there are many more.

By: western guy

western guy — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:02:41 +0000

Dave:

this is awesome! Of course, it’s all public knowledge, but you pulled the facts together.

But dig a little deeper: One of the CCDC staffers, legal counsel, I believe, was formerly a Boise City deputy attorney. Check the resumes of all the other staffers…