Comments on: Is City Council Seat A Conflict With Legislature?

By: PD

PD — Wed, 25 May 2022 17:51:11 +0000

Editor, to your note of “Idaho is good at concentrating authority (power) among a limited circle.”

That’s kinda how politics works.
Kennedy. Bush. Clinton. Etc.

I just finished reading a recap of early American politics- it was also done then. That is exactly what a republic does. The regular citizen is not capable of representing their peers. So what’s the need to point out “Idaho”?

By: Doubt it mattered

Doubt it mattered — Tue, 24 May 2022 02:57:56 +0000

Don’t you think the substitute took instruction from the real legislator? And did not cower under the pressure from the Nazis. And asked some relevant questions. Did the councilor miss their own assignments?

EDITOR NOTE–Good question. Along the same lines do you think Woodings’ husband cowered or took instruction from her while he sat on the CCDC board?

By: E.B. Schofield

E.B. Schofield — Mon, 23 May 2022 15:00:56 +0000

Just because the law says this is ok, or does not explicitly restrict this, does not make it right, as concentrating power rarely leads to better outcomes. In addition, Boise has more than enough pressing issues on its plate to warrant full attention by its City Council members rather than diverting attention elsewhere.

By: western guy

western guy — Mon, 23 May 2022 03:26:15 +0000

Yes, Boise City Coiunsel, like Boise Independent School District (can you name A SINGLE member of the latter) likes to consolidate power, to continue their elitist mindset.

Voters, be warned!

By: Don Day

Don Day — Sat, 21 May 2022 23:13:51 +0000

For what it’s worth – and I’m surprised this wasn’t mentioned – former council member Maryanne Jordan served on both the council and legislature. And she was elected to the post after being appointed by Gov. Otter. This would appear to indicate approval from the overlapping BCC/Idaho Leg. electorate.

EDITOR NOTE–Don’t know if the electorate knows or cares. Jordan was also on the CCDC board as was Woodings’ husband. Idaho is good at concentrating authority (power) among a limited circle.

By: Bubba

Bubba — Sat, 21 May 2022 03:33:16 +0000

In my opinion, this situation makes Chris Mathias look worse than it does Woodings herself. Mathias could have selected someone else from his district that doesn’t hold another elective office. I don’t know why Mathias was absent from the legislature; perhaps it was for an operation or some other emergency medical procedure. In any case, every legislator ought to have a short list of possible substitutes without conflicts of interest in case of an emergency.

By: rabula

rabula — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:31:12 +0000

“MAIL-IN BALLOTS=FRAUD”=FALSE

By: Klinger Stinger

Klinger Stinger — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:19:21 +0000

Wait. Klinger wrote this story and quoted himself? Feels like a conflict of interest. Can I appeal to the BWT ethics commission?

By: David King

David King — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:05:45 +0000

The “ethical” question is obviously unanswered: does this create the appearance of a conflict of interest?
You have to ask the right question to determine if something is “legal”. Does it violate any rule to vote on matters before the City Council without disclosing the fact that one is simultaneously voting on state legislation?

Simply saying “it’s legal” is a predictable vapid response.

By: Nancy J Van Allen

Nancy J Van Allen — Fri, 20 May 2022 17:36:35 +0000

WHAT’S GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS 2 VOTING JOBS FOR 2 DIFFERENT POSITIONS. I BELIEVE SHE ALSO WAS ONE WHO ONLY WANTED MAIL IN BALLOTS WHEN RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL. MAIL IN BALLOTS = FRAUD.