🌱 City Council Campaign + Testimony At City Council Meeting

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boise:

1. The campaign for one of the new city council districts in Southeast Boise is now underway as Jordan Morales, the department manager for Boise State University's Computer Science Department, has officially filed paperwork to run in District 4. Previously considered for a City Council appointment, Morales is committed to addressing housing affordability, promoting alternative transportation, supporting the Boise Police Department, and advancing climate change initiatives. As the only candidate in the district at present, Morales aims to leverage his knowledge of the area and work diligently to meet the needs and opportunities of the community. (Boise Dev)
2. Passionate testimony was heard during a lengthy public hearing in front of the Boise City Council regarding the proposed zoning code rewrite. More than 90 individuals signed up to testify, expressing their views both in favor of and against the rewrite, which focuses on density and affordable housing options. Some opponents argue that it targets affordable communities and neglects the concerns of the people, while supporters believe it addresses the city's growth and housing demand. The Boise City Council is set to deliberate and make a decision on the zoning code rewrite following the public hearings. (KTVB 7 News)
3. Following a serious assault at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Boise, Idaho State Police detectives have been called in to investigate the incident at the request of the Idaho Department of Correction. The assault involved two residents attacking a 26-year-old resident, who was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition. (Local News 8)

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Today in and around Boise:

Friday, June 16

• Summer Storytime On The Plaza At Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell (10:00 AM)
• New Beer Release At Payette Brewing Company (11:00 AM)
• Juneteenth Farmers Market At Global Lounge Commons (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Boise Dandelion Festival is taking place on Jun. 24 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Cassia Park! The event is open to the public and will feature live music. (Boise Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Check out the International Rescue Committee's open house on Jun. 22. Stop by between 4:00-6:30 p.m. to learn more about this organization services the community. You can RSVP here. (The International Rescue Committee Boise via Facebook)
• Ada County is discussing upcoming budgets and on Jun. 15, Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford spoke on his budget for the 2024 fiscal year. You can learn more here. (Ada County via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.