Monday, April 21, 2008

What the heck is going on?

This last couple of weeks has been inspiring.  The list of People willing and anxious to challenge the arbitrary rule of the Garden City "good ol' boys" is growing fast.  The next "event" will be scheduled to coincide with the other bicycle related activities coming to Boise soon.  With the focus on bicycling as an environmentally sound alternative and the entire community being involved in various activities, the Garden City Council will be responsible for bringing controversy to the festivities.  Keep e-mailing and checking in here for the dates and times.

Next thing up...why is there so much privately held real-estate along the river and why hasn't Johnny and the gang talked about this?  I have been checking the Ada County Assessor's site for lot information and ownership records.  I have found that a great deal of the land that contains the "public greenbelt" is actually private, owned by the Riverside Village Homeowner's Association.  Furthermore, Idaho COG has discovered a document that seems to show that the lots along the river are supposed to have been deeded to the City of Garden City, under the same conditions that the State of Idaho deeded their portions.  What is going on here?  Is the City selling private property or are the private owners really just letting the battle rage while they keep their heads down, hoping nobody will notice?  It must be nice to own a politician... how much for that mayor in the window?

1 comment:

holly said...

Thanks to all who will participate on Saturday. Unfortunately, my voice will not be heard as I do have to work on Saturdays.
This is not the first time a city council or federal government has sold out the people it represents. Remember Mike Simpson trying to sell off our public lands?
We must do everything we can to protect what belongs to us. We cannot allow our elected officials to dissapoint us. I want my children's children to enjoy the greenbelt as I did as a child and continue to do so as an adult.
Hopefully, anyone voting in Garden City will vote against any incumbant. This has to stop now!
Thanks again for those who participate.