As the filing deadline for the 2019 municipal races in Boise and Meridian closed, BoiseDev sent each of the candidates a set of 12 questions about the direction of each city. Hollis other community service includes serving as Board Chair for Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, a board member of the Boise State Foundation, and on the board of advisors for Idaho Women in Leadership. We must do it. For instance, Boises Grow Our Housing initiative includes creating a housing focused Land Trust to help those most at risk of losing a place to live. For the upcoming 2021 election on Nov 2 nd, Boise City Council seats 1, 3, and 5 will be up for election using the new geographic districts and for two-year terms instead of the standard four years. Democracies move forward by allowing new perspectives, new voices, and most importantly, new ears. Results from the 2021 General Election are available through Ada County Elections. https://www.facebook.com/BoiseCityCouncilHolliWoodings/. We can avoid big city problems by 1) offering real transportation choices such as good transit system, 2) investing in our neighborhoods by maintaining attributes, like parks, and services that contribute to our high quality of life, and 3) growing both our jobs and housing. Commuters heading East to West know exactly how connected we are as a valley. The high growth portends a future much like other high growth cities in the west if we dont pull together as a region to use our land and water supply more wisely and protect what we all love about this place. That race had candidates from The Bench, West Boise, East Boise, North Boise, Northwest Boise, and the area near HP all vying for that seat. In addition, we have a lot of bad blood and differences to set aside. We must build stronger relationships with our neighboring cities. Ill call on my network of transportation and smart growth experts to ensure I will that proven solutions are being considered. Brady Fuller: After knocking on hundreds of doors and talking with thousands of people, the most-pressing issue, without a doubt, is growth. Recent research shows that the Treasure Valley is 10,000 housing units behind as a region. Boise seems to have an agenda that they feel is the right direction regardless of the citizens concerns. That work is not complete, next on my list are more amenities in parks, growing the Energize our Neighborhoods program, expanding housing choices, and continued capital improvements. Another part of the equation is development. We must think decades into the future if we want to preserve the things that make Boise so great, namely the quality of life and the backyard that we all share and enjoy. Forum for regional collaboration in southwest Idaho to maintain a vibrant region, The regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon Counties. The citizen commission will lead a transparent process to draw the map for city council elections, which will stand for as long as a decade. Elaine has a Bachelor of Arts degree (Visual Arts) from Boise State University. I believe that we can build new relationships between new leaders that encourage the fresh start our valley so desperately wants and needs. Thank you for your interest in the City of Boise City Council. Boise has risen to the challenge before by working together, pushing for solutions and embracing the future. From horses & hoses to Melting & marketing: Boises Central Fire Station has adapted with Were still going to build: Boise-area developers talk 2023 economic outlook, affordable housing, CLEAR sailing: Boise Airport to launch expedited security lane, ACHD reclassifies Warm Springs in Barber Valley to a residential street after years of talks, After several months of decreases, home prices increase slightly in Treasure Valley. We need to stop the public blame and focus on the great things that each entity is bringing to the table. I have grown to know and like Jill Humble, Bill Jarocki, and Paul Fortin throughout this campaign, and I hope to have also . Plans had been made for all kinds of facilities yet nothing had been built. In 2023, odd-numbered districts will run for four-year terms and even-numbered districts will run for two-year terms so that council elections are staggered. Holli believes that Boise is a great place to raise a family, start or grow a business, and inspire the next generation of young leaders. I will use my proven skills at bringing the right people to the table and facilitating the conversation in working to find a solution that everyone agrees with. And well find ways to support citizens such as the energy bag program and the composting program. Elaine Clegg: Boise is a friendly place where people have historically worked together to find common solutions. Due to legislation signed in 2020 by Gov. When we talk about the future of this city, it isnt some far off idea. HOT DEAL! On the other hand, the private sector has always driven housing choices in this country. Brady Fuller: Our most pressing challenges are providing affordable housing and better transportation options, protecting our open spaces, and pushing for more early education opportunities to ease the financial burden on working families. Planning and Development Services (PDS) consists of four interconnected divisions that work to ensure a safe, livable and economically viable community. Willits will be the first city councilor to represent the newly created District 1, which is in western Boise, and is . A graduate of Boise State University, sheserved as a State Representative for District 19 in Idahos 72nd Legislature. When I think of where Boise is headed I think of that together we can face whatever challenges arise and thats where most Boiseans I know want to head. The race for Meridian City Council seat five includes four candidates, each vying for votes. All rights reserved. It has brought us a high quality of life and ensured that all residents have access to services. Elaine currently serves as City Council President. We need to work with local organizations and developers to encourage more urban and affordable housing options in corridors where public transportation is easily accessible. In 2022, the Boise Districting Commission was created to update the districts for the 2023 election cycle. I think Boise is up to the task. Deficiencies in parks, libraries, fire and police infrastructure when I was first elected have been answered with the development of over 15 park sites, four branch libraries, six fire stations built/rebuilt, three community centers and a police and fire administration building. We have always been a community of public participation in the process of paying for our cities large scale projects by voting and or extensive outreach. Please complete the form to have your inquiry sent to the City Council staff. Three of the six seats are elected in November every odd-numbered year. Boise is a great place not only because of the people who call it home but also because of the backyard that we share and enjoy. Elaine has been asked to share her broad experience via service on several boards. In addition to supporting our most vulnerable citizens, it is imperative that we work together to determine where and how to build more housing and more housing choice through the private sector. 2022 City of Boise. This wont happen with government owned housing, though there is a role for government. The State Street corridor has been planned as the regions first Bus Rapid Transit corridor. It needs to be about equal voices at the table on how we can all move forward together. For 6 years ( 1994 - 2000 ) I served on the Brooksville City Council ( 2 of those as Mayor ). Were at a crossroads. Nationally, Elaine is Past-President of the Board of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. This will be a process where it will be imperative to stay abreast of and take advantage of new ideas as they arise. Fourth, candidates for District seats will probably came from all over the City if the 2019 Boise City Council Seat 1 race is any indication. In 2013, Holli was honored as one of Idaho Business Reviews Women of the Year and is a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Leadership Award. Innovation and new ideas will be needed. 2022 City of Boise. City Council Council District 5 Council President Pro Tem Holli Woodings Holli Woodings was elected to the Boise City Council in November of 2017 and began her term in January 2018. I remember playing soccer where the Village now stands. These are the iconic symbols of our community. While we are trying to navigate this market-driven increase in home values we need to be mindful of the burden that an appropriately scaled city budget has on the residents and try to reduce that expense by being diligent in our budgeting. We must take bold action to protect our open spaces. She represents the City of Boise on the Board of the regions MPO the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), serves as the past chair of the Valley Regional Transit Authority Board and represents the Boise region as President of the Association of Idaho Cities board. She has also volunteered for many local organizations including Boise State Venture College, NEW Leadership Idaho, and the 2012 Yes! If we could improve our ridership by 17% with an extra investment of 1 million dollars over what we currently invest as a city via property taxes or with corporate sponsorship it would go a long way in reducing congestion and air pollution while building a culture of bus ridership to show intent for future investments in a larger system. Boiseans are ready for responsible power. I want to build a space for nonprofits to come together and collaborate on ways to work together and move forward together. I would like to work to find a more collaborative approach such as the one used on Whitewater Boulevard to find common ground. Please complete the form to have your inquiry sent to the City Council staff. The Boise City Council is the governing body of the City of Boise, Idaho. The city will do its part on our own facilities, such as learning from the net zero building at the twenty mile south farm. Elaine volunteered for many years with Girls Scouts, Little League, Y-Ball, as an Art Mom and has served on numerous local non-profit boards. We need to create a comprehensive plan to continue to improve the relationships among the cities and counties and then we need to hold one another accountable to follow the plan. Prior to that, she. I want to ensure them that they all have the support of the city in their efforts to make Boise a better place. Part of that includes protecting renters. When they move forward together, we all move forward. We need to make sure our comprehensive plan and city code are up-to-date so that we are building new units in places that make the most sense. Boise needs to take proactive steps to plan and prepare our community for the future. Brady Fuller: Cities all across the United States are experiencing affordability housing crises, and Boise is no exception. I feel confused by some of the decisions coming from the city and the direction we take in one instance compared to what seems like a similar instance with a vastly different decision. Boise's city election will happen Nov. 5, 2019. Public transit ridership will go up if we put more housing along our major streets. I think we reached both goals and even the ACHD Commission Chair praised my efforts at collaboration as making the difference at the ribbon cutting. It doesnt matter if you live in Harris Ranch, the North End, West Boise, or on South Cole Road. My work on smart growth issues, on researching how to do infill right and offering planning assistance to communities around the state gives me the most experience and knowledge to help guide us down the right path toward keeping Boise a vibrant, healthy, livable community with a vital economy, even in this time of high growth. Election documents filed with the City of Boise can be viewed here. I am running against incumbent Quintana for Seat 2, and encourage everyone in Boise to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5. When you have this many people that are willing to step up and serve their community because they feel the direction the city is going isnt in line with the citizens, you need to pause and wonder why. Debbie Lombard-Bloom: I dont know that the philosophy of build more units solves the problem of affordable housing or entices more real estate speculation, thus increasing the current value of our housing market. The City of Boise's District 5 has four candidates seeking city council Seat 5 this year on election day, Nov. 2. All entities are feeling the effects of where the growth is going to occur and the unknown on how it is to be built and funded. Bernt received 83% of the vote, according to . Activity centers are connected by high quality transit and a roadway system with good route choices. The different cities have unique demographics and modes of travel and ACHD is mindful of those differences and tries to accommodate the preferences of those jurisdictions in their planning for both personal and commercial travel. Although city council members in Boise are elected to specific seats, the city as a whole voted on every seat up for election. Boise seems to have an agenda that they feel is the right direction regardless of the citizens concerns. Boise is attractive to employers and their employees in part because of our wonderful open space and vibrant downtown, we must protect those. It most recently failed in 2007, when they developed a plan and then failed to follow through with it. I recently spoke to a young couple who saw their rent go up $400 a month while their wages stayed the same. She lives in East Boise with her husband, Ryan, and their two children. Elaine Clegg, Brady Fuller and Debbie Lombard-Bloom all hope to win over voters. We must build stronger relationships with organizations, like Jesse Tree and Interfaith Sanctuary, who work tirelessly to do exactly that. All rights reserved. I was employed for 8 years ( 1972 - 1980 ) as Finance Director for the City of Brooksville and was involved in its entire accounting and budgeting process. The pressure of high growth has created real change and fear of more change. This is not to say that Boise should become a city of skyscrapers, but rather that we need to think sustainably about our buildings and infrastructure in terms of space. She has also been a leader in completing the integration of transportation and land use via corridor and new arterial master plans, and extension of the bicycle and pedestrian network citywide. The city can and should extend city incentives for affordable and workforce housing. Plans submitted by commission members and the public were reviewed by the Boise Districting Commission and helped guide the commission as they drafted the final draft map of council districts. Each candidate was given the opportunity to provide a 150-word bio and respond to our questions within 800 words. The filing deadline for this election was September 6, 2019. Debbie Lombard-Bloom: Without lofty goals, we dont end up further down a path. When I was first elected the city faced capital needs of over $100 million to catch up with growth. Contact him at. Elaine has worked for Idaho Smart Growth (ISG) since 1998, where she specializes in providing community assistance by working directly with over two dozen Idaho communities. Clegg has twice brought initiatives to provide additional funding for more and better transit service resulting in longer hours of services and improved frequency of service on Boise highest ridership routes. New stores coming to Boise Towne Square under program to boost underrepresented business owners. founded Woodings Group, a consultancy specializing in startup energy companies and co-founded the Idaho Clean Energy Association. She is also on the Policy Steering Committee for Transportation and Infrastructure for the National League of Cities and on the Advisory Committee for the Transportation for America Initiative of Smart Growth America. The numbers prove that investments in early learning programs for all of Boises children will save taxpayers money and have far-reaching social impacts. Earlier this fall, the city invited residents to drawdistricting mapsthat structure council districts. We must take bold action to address our housing criss. Regular council meetings are held at Boise City Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, except on the fourth Tuesday of the month when . By acting proactively to build smarter, we will start to ease the concerns of housing and traffic while responsibly building a sustainable city. We did not fix spelling or word use. Candidates for Boise City Council District 5 participate in a campaign forum at Discovery Church in early October. Only then can we implement those agreements. Where ACHD envisioned an efficient 5-lane arterial, the city envisioned a beautiful boulevard street worthy of a new regional park front entrance and connecting the neighborhood to the park rather than acting as a barrier. In 1994, Idaho voters approved term limits and affirmed their decision in the three elections after that, and our state legislatures vetoed this decision. Boise City Council Seat 5: Holli Woodings: Nonpartisan: January 11, 2022: January 9, 2024: Boise City Council Seat 5 . East End resident Steve Madden is running for a seat on the Boise City Council in District 5. District 5 is the Heart of Boise, and I am very excited to represent this historic . Steve Madden. As our city becomes more attractive to those near and far, we have no option but to ensure access to affordable housing. By Fenix Dietz. Elaine Clegg: I have been a city council member who has worked productively with ACHD to achieve mutual objectives. Brady Fuller: Part of progress is passing the torch on city council and allowing the next generation of new leaders to step in and continue the work that has already been done. My biggest concern is how we are financing large civic project and infrastructure. We cannot waste another day fighting for power when we should be building stronger relationships with the intention of bettering our infrastructure. Thank You Paul E. Fortin, Candidate Seat 6, Boise City Council. They enjoy walking and biking the Greenbelt and Foothills, using the Library!, paddling at Esther Simplot Park, and enjoying the vibrant arts and cultural events around the city (usually on their bikes). The race for Boise City Council Seat 5 features three candidates. I dont feel like they are listening fully to either side and they are set on a preconceived bias of how they would like the growth to look like instead of letting it evolve with an intense discussion of concerned parties. Holli believes that Boise is a great place to raise a family, start or grow a business, and inspire the next generation of young leaders. Council members elected by district in 2021 will serve two-year terms. Prior to that, shehelped develop and finance Idahos largest wind energy farm,founded Woodings Group, a consultancy specializing in startup energy companies and co-founded the Idaho Clean Energy Association. I will continue to ask the legislature for the right to vote to fund those. While we are trying to sort this market-driven increase out we can be extra mindful in scrutinizing the budget as if we were in a recession to pass on some relief to our residents on their property tax bill. A pilot program in May of 2018 provided free bus service for the month increasing ridership by 17%. The race for Boise City Council Seat 5 features three candidates. While Boise and these other cities are not the same, unprecedented growth is. I support safe, easy-to-use bicycle and pedestrian connections within all neighborhoods. helped develop and finance Idahos largest wind energy farm. Boise City Council Seat 5 Katie Fite Address: 1006 N 5th St Boise, ID 83702 Campaign Phone: (208) 871-5738 Website: http://katiefiteforboise.com J Crispin Gravatt Address: 117 N 17th St. Elaine Clegg: Two words smart growth. As a voting public, we overwhelmingly open our pocketbooks for safety, schools, and open spaces. 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