Was swapping out Team Dave for Trust Fund Lauren a good or bad decision? I’m certainly not a Team Dave supporter, and don’t even live in Boise city limits at the moment, but am curious if Boise voters are having some buyer’s remorse.

EDITOR NOTE–In our opinion it wouldn’t have been much different. Team Dave frittered away millions on the Israeli architect for the library and hired PR firms for every fantasy railroad, stadium, etc. He did seem to leave BPD alone, but also interfered with a coroner’s inquest on behalf of a family. https://boiseguardian.com/2005/11/06/mayor-inappropriate-on-inquest/

He also actively recruited diverse cultures as officers and required new recruits to visit and get a lecture on the Ann Frank memorial as part of graduation.

Thanks for suggesting such a qualified candidate.

Perhaps that is just the high-end of the “budgeted amount” but with an expeditious outcome it may be MUCH cheaper.

If in fact, as the FORMER chief says, this is a case of 1 officer, then the “warranted” investigation may be quick and billed at the hourly or a daily rate.

As for the thought of local or Idaho firms doing an investigation, likely MOST if not all of them would recuse their firm as it puts them in a bind for any future litigation involving the city.

The former chief agrees the process needs to be expeditious and to get someone on it right away justifies going outside the area.

It is worth noting the officer now being recommended for being decertified was a beat officer WHILE Chief Masterson was the chief, 2004-2014.

If I were a chief, I would HATE for ANY investigation to show this was a much bigger problem on my watch.

What department efforts, during those years, were done to produce diversity training along with follow-up?

It is warranted.
It may be cheaper.
Local firms would pass.
Statements and accusations without examples.
What is left? A political opinion.

Maybe Mike Masterson will run for Mayor.