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Institute for Legislative Analysis 2022 Scorecard For U.S. Rep. Michael Crapo 83.33% More details: https://scorecard.limitedgov.org/lawmakers?state=US

Institute for Legislative Analysis 2022 Scorecard For U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher 92.21% More details: https://scorecard.limitedgov.org/lawmakers?state=US

Institute for Legislative Analysis 2023 Scorecard For Sage Dixon 87.74% More details: https://scorecard.limitedgov.org/lawmakers?state=ID&year=

Institute for Legislative Analysis 2023 Scorecard For Mark Sauter47.71% More details: https://scorecard.limitedgov.org/lawmakers?state=ID&year=

Institute for Legislative Analysis 2023 Scorecard For Scott Herndon for Idaho 97.94% More details: https://scorecard.limitedgov.org/lawmakers?state=ID&year=

Accountability Matters: Studies show that when officers wear body cams, complaints against them drop by as much as 93% (Source: “Evaluating the Impact of Police

Below is the Bonners Ferry Police Department “Public Relations Notice”. I will tell you that the current cameras do blink red, and Johnson did turn

I am watching local legal cases being declined not because there was no crime… but because the laws have loopholes and those who have the

I will be asking the Boundary County District Library for the 5th month if they have started moving the porn out of the minor’s section.

Ridiculous that it has taken 2 years for these libraries to finally pull the porn from the minor’s section. This issue divided communities and the

TITLE 74 TRANSPARENT AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 1 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 74-102. PUBLIC RECORDS — RIGHT TO EXAMINE. (1) Every person has a right to

I am noticing many Boundary County “civilian” employers are raising their minimum wage to approximately $15/hr. I do notice that some of our local government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2023 (BOISE) – The Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) will celebrate the holidays with a performance from

July 2022 = 21 registered sex offenders Sept. 2023 = 31 registered sex offenders Dec. 2023 = 35 registered sex offenders *************************************************************************************************************** Verify your county

My speech @ the Human Rights Task Force event w/DOJ, FBI & Idaho US Attorney on November 14, 2023 Last year I and many Boundary

On October 24, 2023 Bonners Ferry staff presented a PowerPoint presentation to Mayor, City Council and the attending community members. In this presentation the staff

On August 22, 2023 I submitted an investigation report to the Boundary County Sheriff and Bonners Ferry Chief of Police that involved law enforcement’s body

FIND REPORTS AND VISUALIZATIONS FOR EDUCATION, COUNTIES, CITIES, AND LOCAL DISTRICTS “Openness and collaboration between local leaders and citizens are essential for Idaho’s future” BRANDON

CITY OF BONNERS FERRY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BONNERS FERRY ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE ATTACHED SUMMARY OF THE COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS

Update: The agenda item was TABLED due to the proposal being too specific to be able to evaluate anyone that didn’t have the exact criteria

Also, we were able to confirm that the BCL IS NOT a member of the Idaho Library Association (ILA). The ILA states in their bylaws

P&Z is officially back, but this wouldn’t be possible without the help of Ruen-Yeager & Assoc Inc. They will continue helping until the county can

Update 9/28/23 Legal advice was given from the city & state level. It is not in Mayor Dick Staples favor. Watchman’s thoughts: Mayor Dick Staples

Boundary County Middle School is reviewing 10 books, the High School removed 11 books (there are more) and our public library finally is moving the

Last Friday, Mayor Dick Staples resigned from his elected position. His letter stated, “potential conflict of interest”. His son Ben Staples was in the process

Moyie Springs Mayor Steve Economu resigned on Tuesday stating health issues. This allowed Councilman Geoff Hollenbeck through a quorum vote to take the Mayor’s seat.

I just finished a 6 month investigation of a government accountability case that involved an allegation of rape. All parties of the rape allegations were

The only challenged seat is for Moyie Springs City Council. Bonners Ferry Mayor: James R “Dick” Staples Bonners Ferry City Council (2 seats open): Val

This will be effective immediately once Idaho Transportation Department approves the increase.