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Ok, I just left the polls and the ladies who were volunteering were nearly asleep.  In case you didn't know, there are 3 seats up for Boise City Council and you need to vote for your favorite candidate who is going to represent your ideology and the City you live in.

A Few Important Issues

• The Trolley- (to nowhere) as some have put it is definitely a hot button issue and there are candidates who "might" support it and ones who definitely don't.
• Smart Growth- It's still up in the air what defines 'smart growth' but undoubtedly, every candidate supports it.
• Public Transportation- In the coming years, good public transportation WILL be an issue, when energy prices rise (and you know they will) having a populous who can get to work might be important eh?  Personally, I think improving our Bus System is a far better investment than a 2 mile amusement park ride in downtown.
• City Services- They tax us…what do they do in return.  City services like the new curbside-recycling program make sense.
• Taxes- Who doesn't love to pay taxes?  Should we be paying more or less?
• Transparency- There's been a lot of garble about how transparent the City Council has not been…or have they.  Decisions have been made without public input which stinks of an apathetic public participation and controlling leadership.

Boise City Council Candidates

Here is a list of the Candidates, courtesy of the Boise Weekly.  Follow the links, do your research and vote on the issues not the fricking party line.

Where Do I Vote?

If you're not sure where to vote click here!

Boise is a great city with so much to offer, and you should really be excited to get out an have a part in how the City of Trees is lead.  It just takes a moment and you'll feel great for getting out and getting your voice heard!

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