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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake Hazel industrial rezone
A pocket of industrial land wedged between homes and the Union Pacific rail berm could become ~119 multifamily units. Supporters say it cleans up a split-zoned lot and adds infill housing; a neighbor doubts the traffic benefits.
External management of the district (Blackwood Advisors)
Per the board's earlier guidance, the district is moving management duties to outside firm Blackwood Advisors through a phased handoff — public engagement shifts first, while current staff oversee the bond signing. Details come to the board in August.
Micron hangar and lease at Boise Airport
Micron signed a 20-year lease to build a 43,200-square-foot hangar at the airport and will reimburse the city roughly $5.5 million (plus 5% admin fee) to widen Taxi Lane S for its 103-foot-wide aircraft.