There’s a buzz in the air. The school district wants to hold a public meeting next Tuesday, which could be a good time for constructive conversation. Any other upcoming events? Comments, questions, ideas?
June 4, 2008
June 3, 2008
Monday with Christie
I had a three hour lunch with Christie Wood yesterday. She had expressed some dismay at some of my writings and asked me to meet with her, so I did. First we talked about our kids and our neighborhood, etc. because we live in the same area. We discussed the local school district levy defeat and positive changes that might be considered. We talked about City Hall, urban renewal, and local politics. Then we moved to the current hot topic of the Education Corridor. (more…)
Poelstra to Take on Marge
This morning, Kootenai Co. Democrats announced that Tamara Poelstra will be replacing placeholder candidate Bev Moss to challenge Republican Marge Chadderdon for her 4th District Seat A race this fall.
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June 2, 2008
Public Decisions, Private Places
It is illegal for elected officials in Idaho to make decisions out of the public eye.
Illegal!
Yet how come it seems like they do it anyway?
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Foregone But Not Forgotten
There’s a CDA Press editorial titled “NIC adds to misery with foregone grab.” Sadly, that’s not news today. Nor was it news in 2005 when that editorial ran.
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June 1, 2008
A SCHEME BECOMES A DREAM
A SCHEME BECOMES A DREAM
(OR WILL IT?)
The land by the river was once a big mill.
Marshall Chesron has the option, but he’s only the shill.
They won’t listen to Mary,
Or consider the prairie,
Holy Smoke, Mic, the price is ten Mill! (more…)
Just a Thought
“It seems that if you trust your gut without ever feeding your gut any facts or news or contrary opinions, if you keep your gut on a steady diet of grandiosity, ignorance, sycophants, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, those snap decisions can be ruinous.” (more…)