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 they work with the ALA. The BCL also clarified they have NO intentions of joining either one at this time. Our 2022 original goals have been accomplished: 1) Null &… Continue reading It has been confirmed that the Boundary County Library DID NOT renew their membership this year with the American Library Association (ALA).
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 become re-established. Should anyone be interested in applying for the position: Position: PZ01 Planning & Zoning Administrator Department: Planning & Zoning Starting Wage: $28.13 per hour Typical work hours: Full… Continue reading Welcome home Boundary County Planning & Zoning
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 just admitted his plot to play the gray areas of the law to benefit himself and his son. Seems like an attempt to fool the voters and taxpayers of Boundary… Continue reading Mayor Dick Staples admits in the Bonners Ferry Herald that he only stepped down temporarily while his son is being considered to be hired so he can avoid Idaho nepotism laws. He continues explaining he plans on resuming his elected seat in January.
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 books up to the adult section (6 found so far, but there are more).
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 of being hired as the manager of the City of Bonners Ferry’s golf course (Mirror Lake). Allegedly there are four applicants. The steering committee has recommended to the City Council… Continue reading Mayor Dick Staples Resigns Due To Alleged Nepotism Claims
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. Since there were only three candidates for the two Council seats (Hollenbeck was one) this gave Patrick Stevens an automatic entrance to sit on the Council. Since the Moyie Springs… Continue reading The only candidate race for this November election was canceled due to changes over the last few days. Here is what happen:
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 minor(s). This case is now being investigated by Idaho State Police. To be clear I wasn’t investigating the rape(s). I was investigating the government accountability, but unfortunately, I had to… Continue reading 9/16/23 As of today, Boundary County has 31 sex offenders registered!!!
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 Thompson Rick Alonzo Moyie Springs City Council (2 seats open- Candidates with the two highest votes will take the two seats): Patrick Stevens Terry A Johnson Deborah Rauth Boundary County… Continue reading Candidates for the November 7, 2023 elections.
This will be effective immediately once Idaho Transportation Department approves the increase.
