Boise's Biggest Obstacles Right Now, According to Mayor McLean
Mayor Lauren McLean is now officially in her second term, after getting a big thumbs up from voters. But with a continued housing crisis, a rise in pedestrian deaths, and unanswered questions about the new zoning code — how will she wield her political clout? Executive producer Frankie Barnhill and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter interview the mayor for an extended conversation on her 2024 priorities.
Warning: This episode does include a brief mention of suicide. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can always call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There's help available 24 hours a day.
Here’s the development tracker Mayor McLean mentioned, and here’s the Camel’s Back example she mentioned of how the new zoning code could change the city in 2024.
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