74-102. PUBLIC RECORDS — RIGHT TO EXAMINE

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 examine and take a copy of any public record of this state and there is a presumption that all public records in Idaho are open at all reasonable times for… Continue reading 74-102. PUBLIC RECORDS — RIGHT TO EXAMINE

Boundary County Government does not offer sufficient wages to maintain a decent standard of living.

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 jobs pay less than $15 still. I have been voicing to these departments hopefully things will change soon. Also, those getting paid higher wages should also get a raise to… Continue reading Boundary County Government does not offer sufficient wages to maintain a decent standard of living.

$61,532,200 distribution to Idaho public schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2023 (BOISE) – The Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) will celebrate the holidays with a performance from a local high school choir and check presentation to students. The celebration will take place 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 19 at the Idaho Capitol 2nd Floor Rotunda at 700 West… Continue reading $61,532,200 distribution to Idaho public schools

Boundary County Sex Offenders On Rise… or just caught!

July 2022 = 21 registered sex offenders Sept. 2023 = 31 registered sex offenders Dec. 2023 = 35 registered sex offenders *************************************************************************************************************** Verify your county https://isp.idaho.gov/sor_id/search_regnam.html

I spoke at the Human Rights Task Force they didn’t like it!

My speech @ the Human Rights Task Force event w/DOJ, FBI & Idaho US Attorney on November 14, 2023 Last year I and many Boundary County residents worked towards moving sexually explicit books from the children’s section to the adult section of our library. I will save the timeline of events for later, should you… Continue reading I spoke at the Human Rights Task Force they didn’t like it!

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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 also outlined what their recommendations were to the Mayor and Council. The City Attorney was also present to answer any legal questions. After the presentation and public comments, the staff… Continue reading Untitled

City of Bonners Ferry Council voted YES to use $30,000 of ARPA funds and $27,331 of police funds to purchase upgraded body cameras, vehicle dash cameras and 100TB video storage

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 cameras. Through my investigation I did not believe that the current cameras in use were adequate to ensure accountability and protection to both the officer and citizen. I was also… Continue reading City of Bonners Ferry Council voted YES to use $30,000 of ARPA funds and $27,331 of police funds to purchase upgraded body cameras, vehicle dash cameras and 100TB video storage

Making Local Government Data Visible and Accessible to All Idahoans

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 D WOOLF STATE CONTROLLER OF IDAHO Click here to research: https://localtransparency.idaho.gov/

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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 (COSA) FOR THE CITY’S ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT AND SETTING FORTH A FIVE-YEAR SUGGESTED RATE STRUCTURE FOR DISTRIBUTING THE COST OF SERVICE AMONG ALL RATE CLASSES WHEREAS, the City Council has determined… Continue reading Untitled

The Golf Contractor Search Committee’s Request for Proposal (RFP) contract and the consideration to authorize the staff to begin the negotiations to hire Ben Staples (ex. mayor’s son) and Jennifer Baule was TABLED by Bonners Ferry City Council.

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 that was in the proposal. Also, according to the city attorney there was some deficiency with the RFP that didn’t meet the statutory requirements. It didn’t have a scoring method… Continue reading The Golf Contractor Search Committee’s Request for Proposal (RFP) contract and the consideration to authorize the staff to begin the negotiations to hire Ben Staples (ex. mayor’s son) and Jennifer Baule was TABLED by Bonners Ferry City Council.