Council President Pro Tem, District 3· 2024-01-09 - 2028-01 (sworn in January 9, 2024 at the first meeting of the year per BoiseDev Jan 10, 2024 (won District 3 Nov 2023); odd districts four-year terms per Wikipedia; month-level end: January 2028)
Kathy Corless
Boise
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:39:53
- Avg per meeting
- 2:56
- Segments
- 1567
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
Eckert Road bridge river system permit appeal
No new development; funded through Parks and Rec operations.
Youth Climate Action Committee
A new $50,000 grant funds youth climate projects — no local taxpayer money.
Well water versus city water in West Boise
Extending water lines to the site would cost the developer at least $100,000; a new well runs about $30,000.
End of the Hefty Renew orange-bag program
drought ordinance
Your wallet could feel it if you’re a heavy outdoor water user—think fines or higher bills—though conservation-minded households may save.
Community solar pilot program funding
The pilot is funded in the FY 2027 proposed budget; speakers said tax credits and private donations could cover much of the cost.
EV chargers at city affordable housing sites
$50,000, fully grant-funded and revenue-neutral.
Festival waste and composting programs
No city cost discussed; Treefort funds its own waste program.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Corless was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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