Dave Frazier
Attention Growthophobes, You Could Be New Guardian
I haven’t had anyone step up to apply for the FREE ownership of the BOISEGUARDIAN.COM website. There is an 18 year history, invaluable archive, and the opportunity to make yourself an on-line publisher. I am now 78 and seeking to have some time to do some creative writing and photography without the responsibility of fact […]
Looking For Someone To Be New “Guardian,” A Swan Song
For the few followers left at the BOISE GUARDIAN, it is obvious that there has been no coverage since the city election in November 2023. I would like to make an offer that should be hard to refuse: free access to be the new BOISE GUARDIAN. After 18 years as editor, I, Dave Frazier have […]
Boise-Ada Election Takeaway Notes
Mclean-Masterson race probably had two winners. Mclean benefitted from incumbency and handily ensconced herself as a political power in Idaho. Masterson went through the motions, but his heart wasn’t really in the race. After a lifetime in public service, he had his eye on retirement and family time. Two winners. Jail bond missed by only […]
The Politics Of Power Is Electrifying
We saw the local legacy media publish (broadcast) a story from Team McLean claiming Boise’s airport and Lander Street sewer plant would be using solar energy provided by Idaho Power. That simply is not true. While Idaho Power has solar facilities on the grid, they also have other sources on the same system. The good […]
Debate Topics For Boise Races
While the current topics for conversation and debate in the Boise mayor and council races are focused on housing, homelessness, and the alphabet soup of sexual preferences, the GUARDIAN has come out of retirement with some important topics. FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES are needed to offset the subsidy Boise taxpayers make toward state government. […]
Questions Abound In Copper Shoot
The GUARDIAN has awaited explanations why the legacy media has failed to question Boise PD and Chief Ron Winegar about statements made in press releases and in person following the latest “officer involved” shooting on Dale St. Of major concern is the description of the dead man carrying “an edged” object and “multiple weapons. He […]
Bourgeau Responds To 7/17 Critics
GUEST OPINION BY GUY BOURGEAU Ben— I’m not quite sure how to respond to that comment. Obviously one best left alone. For the defense, unions are beneficial for police departments. I can’t disagree that what you say isn’t true in some cases, but not here. We are able to set hiring standards and offer competitive […]
Progress To Some, Ruination To Others
Photo Essay by DAVID R. FRAZIER, editor We took a little tour of our downtown area recently and sadly realized it is nearly impossible to see the foothills or much of any horizon thanks to the big city apartments and other structures. The state capitol used to be the centerpiece of the Boise skyline, but […]
Coppers Unhappy With Mayor
Guest Opinion By GUY BOURGEAU Boise Police Union president I am compelled to offer a public statement regarding the recent “investigation” of the Boise Police Department. To think that 500k dollars at a rate of $800 per hour plus expenses was going to go very far was simply foolish. Money that could’ve gone much further […]
Flagrant Flag Flying Flaunts Logic
A flag faux pas at the White House over the weekend prompted the conservative radio talk folks to flood the air waves with criticism. Seems the “rainbow” flag of the so-called LGBT-Q community was flown from the White House balcony flanked by the Stars and Stripes. Accepted flag etiquette calls for the USA flag to […]
Idle Thoughts On Gas Guzzling Copper
Guest opinion by STEVE “BIKEBOY” HULME Today a Boise Police Officer (a pretty young gal with a ponytail, but that’s irrelevant) pulled up next door at the “Headstart” school, in her marked SUV cop car. Left the motor running. (A sign in the next parking spot over – NO-IDLE ZONE – SHUT OFF YOUR MOTOR.) […]
More Down Thoughts For Up Zone Plan
The Guardian has been a long time proponent of allowing citizens to vote on issues as profound as the proposed up zone. City officials seem to be taking a lesson from the Idaho Legislature when it comes allowing citizen votes. Guest Opinion by KATIE FITE Why I will urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to […]
School Board Forgot First Amendment Right
The following guest opinion is authored by a retired member of the Idaho Bar, who practiced law for several decades in Boise. Guest Opinion by RANDALL FRANCH, Esq. The Legislature passed into law one bill to criminalize gender-affirming medical care and another to criminalize any person involved in interstate travel of girls for abortion. Gov. […]
After $500K, No Results On Cop Racial Investigation
The Washington D.C. legal group hired by Boise City has not come up with any information for public consideration according to a current post on BOISE DEV. The BOISE DEV piece is worth a look as it goes into detail about the matter. The GUARDIAN confirmed the law firm burned through $500,000 in taxpayer funds […]
Density To Rival New York?
The following guest opinion was submitted to Boise officials as testimony regarding the proposed zoning ordinance change. Guess Opinion by KEN PIDJEON Boise currently allows between 15 to 45 dwelling units per acre, sometimes more, and under the proposed Zoning Code those numbers remain but, in some cases, unlimited density is allowed. Contrast Boise with […]
What Happened To Our “Boise Way?”
Guest Opinion by RICARDO OCHOA On the road it meant driving with intelligence and realizing the speed limit is not a suggestion. Your turn signals are meant to be used in a timely manner. One of the most basic ways to be respectful is to use your turn signal. We can’t read your mind. So […]
Stand Against The UpZone Plan
Guest Opinion by HENRI WIEBE As citizens, we must speak out against the proposed city lead zone code rewrite, which seems to be based on a premise as ridiculous as the plot of the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Just like the three convicts in the film, we have been duped into believing that […]
Clegg Offers Buses For Homeless
APRIL FOOL FOR GUARDIAN Claiming she still had a desire to help with City Council problems, former councilor Elaine Clegg has come up with a novel solution to help solve the problems of the “unhoused community.” Clegg is the recently appointed director of the Valley Regional Transit bus system. She noticed upon taking the job […]
Florida Meter Maids (and butlers) Tag Expired Tags
The GUARDIAN recently visited Tampa, Florida and learned that in addition to parking tickets, parking enforcement employees also can cite errant motorists with expired license plates. If you park on the street or in a city-owned lot it can be really costly if you failed to renew your registration. The tickets are computer generated just […]
Former Top Copper Enters Mayor Race
Former Boise top copper Mike Masterson has filed the appropriate campaign notice with the Secretary of State to become a candidate for mayor. He will challenge Lauren McLean in the November election. Here is his statement: Statement from Mike Masterson March 20, 2023 “I recently took the first step to run to be the next […]
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