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The Issues

Affordability

As anyone knows, over the past several years living in Boise became a lot more expensive, forcing many long-time residents to make hard choices. While I always look for ways to make the bigger impact, here are steps I’ve taken as a member of City Council to create opportunity for Boise residents:

  • Advocated for affordable housing development on city-owned land.
  • Encouraged and incentivized landlords to preserve current affordable housing options when planning redevelopment.
  • Dedicated at least 5% of our general fund to Valley Regional Transit to expand our bus system within the city.
  • Promoted attainable housing in every neighborhood through the Housing Bonus Ordinance.
  • Advocated for compassionate, well-resourced support for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, including long-term solutions. Boise must be a leader in addressing these challenges.

Sustainability and Climate Change

Climate change cannot be avoided or wished away. It is a practical reality that our community will have to deal with in our own lifetimes. With a background in developing some of Idaho’s largest renewable energy projects, making Boise a leader in sustainability is front of mind for me. From climate resilience to water conservation, Boise stands to be a leader in innovation. We must:

  • Transition to 100% clean electricity for city operations by 2035 and for the entire community by 2045 in accordance with the 2020 Boise’s Energy Future Strategy.
  • Implement the 2020 Water Renewal Utility Plan to ensure treatment capacity, water retention, and a healthy river for future generations.
  • Improve irrigation efficiency and minimize pesticide use in Boise city parks.

Future Growth

Let’s face it: the cat’s out of the bag and people have found out that Boise is a great city to live, work, play, and raise a family. And with that discovery we’ve seen a lot of growing pains in the way of rising rents, increased property assessments, and congestion. We have a lot to learn from other cities that have been in the place we are today. To avoid the same pitfalls, we need to take these steps:

  • Update our zoning ordinance to mirror Blueprint Boise – encouraging thriving neighborhoods built around community activity hubs.
  • Increase and improve access to parks, pathways, and public open space.
  • Encourage infill development to do our part in preserving rural farmland while still providing needed housing.
  • Invest in public safety, including mental health and social service resources, to keep up with growth and ensure our city stays one of the safest in the country.

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