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What Happened To Honesty And Common Sense?
August 5, 2013 
Gotta admit it has been difficult to write much in the way of “constructive” criticism lately with all the crooked businessmen and business deals coming to light and politicos trying to match the business folks. We have a plethora (for non-library types that’s a whole bunch) of scams that have come to light and not […]
Unintended Consequences Law Resurfaces, God Bless
Boise’s City mothers and fathers are in another no-win situation as they consider an ordinance at 6 p.m. tonight which is aimed to reduce the number of panhandlers on city streets. We asked it before: “If it is illegal for homeless poor folks (or even those who pose as such) to ask for cash, what […]
Panhandling Ordinance Put On “Hold,” God Bless
When Boise City announced plans to enact a couple of “canned ordinances” approved by a national cities organization in an effort to curb panhandling, the GUARDIAN raised questions about UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. For instance, if it is illegal for someone to stand on the curb and hold a sign saying “Anything Helps God Bless,” it would […]
Downtown Boise Continues Crime Spree
While the politicos like to tout downtown Boise as a “family friendly” and a vibrant safe place to enjoy dinner and drinks, the area has a history or alcohol related violent crime that has become apparent the past two weekends. Last weekend it was a gang-related SHOOTING, this week it was a MELEE which resulted […]
Occupier On Banks, No Confidence In System
By MsInformationBoise Occupy Boise Member Here in Boise, Occupiers have several local issues they have decided they’d like to address. One issue that has been discussed is the decision to build on the “Hole” downtown. For many of us it was a revelation the CCDC was subsidizing millions in public money towards the construction of […]
Mayor Hotline Aug 20 to 26
8/20/11 Moira Elcox Crescent Rim Drive 83706 ISSUE: Events in Ann Morrison Park are too loud. Parks & Rec, Special Events 8/24/11 Mike Shirley Harrison Boulevard ISSUE: Homeless people congregating in nearby park and alley behind his house and his yard. Police 8/24/11 Roslyn Muller S Grey Eagle Way Boise, ID 83712 VP Falling Brook […]
Boise Budget Grows 8 Times Faster Than Population
A big shout out to the STATESMAN and reporter Cynthia Sewell for once again doing lots of digging through census, budget, and other records prior to the annual Chamber of Commerce “Live Aid” speech Wednesday by the Mayor Dave Bieter which grosses up to $45,000 for the private special interest lobbying group. We have been […]
Mayor Hotline April 2 to 8
4/4/11 Matt Shifley Greenbriar Drive Boise, ID 83705 ISSUE: Would like to suggest that the City of Boise designate the proceeds from certain, marked parking meters and donate them to homeless coalition groups and animal rescue groups. DFA 4/5/11 Ken Kirkbride Hawthorne Way Boise, ID 83703 ISSUE: Recently there has been flooding and trees falling […]
Mayor Hotline January 15 to 21
1/17/11 Anonymous ISSUE: Concerned about the roof at the Cole and Ustick Library. Every time it rains, the roof leaks, and it’s a brand new building. Library 1/17/11 William Martin Metro Express Car Wash Front St. (between 13th & 14th) ISSUE: As cars enter the driveway to his business, vehicles are stopping for panhandlers and […]
Mayor Hotline December 18 to 24
12/20/10 Charles Bogue ISSUE: The light in front of the Library at Ustick and Cole needs to be changed to a regular light, solid green, yellow, and red, because he and his family have almost gotten hit five times. Today somebody ran the red light and almost hit his daughter and him as they were […]
Mayor Hotline November 27 to December 3
12/2/10 Joe Records Ellis Ave. Boise, ID 83702 ISSUE: The two handicapped spaces in front of city hall are a mess from the snow. They need to be cleaned so those who have to use them don’t end up ankle deep in water/slush when they get out of the car. ACHD Action Taken: Emailed ACHD […]
Mayor Hotline August 14 to 20
8/14/10 Anonymous ISSUE: He doesn’t think the Mayor and City Council have the right to go against a court order if two different courts and the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that Boise needs to pay court services. Mayor & Council 8/18/10 Daniel Foster N. 19th St. Boise, ID 83702 ISSUE: Irritated that the Mayor’s Hotline […]
Fair Report On Ada Fair Land Use
Twenty years ago Ada County Commishes inked a deal to allow an RV trailer park at the Fairgrounds along the river for $50 a year for a term of 20 years. The land has an estimated value in excess of $3 million today. Former Commish Mike Johnson told the GUARDIAN the intent was strictly to […]
Mayor Hotline May 29 to June 4
OVERWHELMING TAX OPPOSITION, PRO GLIDER, PRO SOLAR, STRICT HOME OWNERS ASSOC. 6/3/10 Michael Gibson 3554 N. 39th Boise, ID 83703 Local Option Tax: I just wanted to voice my concern and opinion about the local sales tax. I don’t have a problem with the local sales tax if it’s going to do something that benefits everyone in the […]
Bieter Continues To Perform At Chamber “Live Aid”
The GUARDIAN first posted a version of this story 5 years ago and thanks to our complaints about no free tickets, the Chamber of Commerce makes access available for free to those wishing to get up erly and hear Dave Bieter talk on June 2. We probably won’t hear about the public outcry AGAINST a […]
Mayor Hotline May 8 to 14
PRO GROWTH, ANGRY CHRISTIANS, NO DRINKING WATER, MOTORCYCLE NOISE 5/13/10 Anonymous Hammer Flat: When we first bought this Hammer Flat I wondered what this would do for the people of Boise. It’s obvious that there are some people who don’t want it to do anything for the City of Boise. Why not buy land up […]
Mayor Hotline April 17 to 23
POTHOLES, POT, NO F-35s, L.E.D. SALESMAN, TRAFFIC 4/20/10 Darren Rowan 3901 Normandy Dr. Boise, ID 83705 761-7556 Medical Marijuana: I’m calling to leave a message for the Mayor on trying to get medical Marijuana into Boise. I have Gillian Barre which has left me with nerve damage throughout my arms and legs, and I was just trying […]
Mayor Hotline April 10 to 16
PANHANDLERS, F-35, PARKING, HELP ANEEDY NEIGHBOR, NAUGHTY NEIGHBOR Jim Baker Senior VP of Flying J, Inc. Ogden, UT Pan Handlers: Mayor, I did try to contact you personally because I hate to deal with things this way, but we have a property in Boise on Overland Rd.; it’s a small convenience store and that whole area – […]
Mayor Hotline January 23 to 29
SHORT AND NOT MUCH TO REPORT… 1/27/10 James Clark 4325 Hoover St. Boise, ID 83705 342-2478 Road Work: I’m calling about yesterday – there was a notice on my door that … Hoover St. is a very short street that connects to Roosevelt, and it comes in then there’s another street that’s about a half […]
Mayor Hotline December 26 to 31
A SLOW WEEK. NEED BUSES AT NIGHT FOR DRUNKS, HOMELESS SUCK, TOO MANY PHONE BOOKS 12/29/09 Kathy Jones 150 E. Fall Dr. Boise, ID 83706 Telephone Book Distribution: I would just like to leave a formal complaint about people leaving telephone books on my doorstep without my permission. I’m sure they’re doing that all over Boise and […]
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