Statement Of Mayor Mclean On Boise City Council Meeting Tonight

Press release from the City of Boise:

July 21, 2020

Earlier this afternoon, Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee discussed safety plans for this evening. I want to reiterate that while I, and we, as a city, fully and whole-heartedly support everyone’s right to peacefully assemble and protest, we will not tolerate violence of any kind, and will hold those who incite it accountable.

This is an important day for the future of our city. I, along with Boise City Council, have heard your calls for a transparent process when it comes to city business. At tonight’s 6 p.m. city council meeting we have several agenda items to address that include the opportunity for Boiseans to provide their input, including the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. I welcome all Boiseans to review the agenda for tonight’s meeting and participate virtually.

I look forward to the opportunity to hear from community members about your priorities and vision, and to focusing on the task at hand.

You can watch the council meeting tonight virtually here.

If you plan to testify on the budget, or any of the other agenda items up for public comment, you can find more information on how to do so here.

Be safe and be well, Boise.

Lauren McLean Mayor

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.