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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown Boise Association BID Assessment Overhaul
The DBA wants to scrap its decades-old maze of 14-plus assessment rates for a simple 0.06% of assessed property value. About half of downtown property owners would pay more and half would pay less, with a median change of just 4.6%. A public hearing is proposed for September 15, with new bills starting January 2027.
New Arts and History Director Selected
The city has picked Jason Taylor, who spent 18 years with USAID running community programs, as the new Arts and History director. He needs City Council approval on February 24 and would start February 25, replacing interim leadership by Carrie.
Green Acres food truck court relocation near the Greenbelt
A seasonal food truck court with beer and wine is approved for a floodplain site on Pioneer Street, with a 180-day season, managed access off the Pioneer Pathway, and noise conditions. Supporters praised it as a family-friendly gathering spot; some raised noise and pathway congestion concerns.