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Mayor· 2020-01-07 - 2028-01 (first sworn in as mayor January 7, 2020 per BoiseDev Jan 7, 2020; re-elected Nov 2023 and sworn in Jan 9, 2024 per BoiseDev Jan 10, 2024; month-level end: January 2028, four-year term, next mayoral election Nov 2027 per Wikipedia)

Lauren McLean

Boise

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
14:53
Avg per meeting
1:00
Segments
235

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Rat infestation and wildlife feeding ordinance

Enforcement is complaint-driven via existing infraction penalties; most residents already comply through Republic Services bins.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

Police de-escalation and aid policies after Brendan Jones shooting

Fewer arrests on mental health calls can mean savings for taxpayers and for individuals who avoid jail costs and criminal records.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Bluebird Days festival street closure and park expansion

The event carries a $5 million insurance policy naming the city, ACHD, and Parks as additional insureds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

July critical incident investigation

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Crowd safety and medical staffing at large events

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Barnwood Village fire-station condition

Fire impact fees for the ~2,200-home build-out were never evaluated as a whole, so funding for a fire station in the area is unresolved.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Event organizer accountability and permit enforcement

Staff spend significant extra time problem-solving on site for non-compliant events; cleanup costs like confetti removal have also fallen to the city.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Fire Training Center Phase II Expansion

$633,000 in fire impact fees prepaid by the developer; architect contract awarded for the fire training center.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Cross Disability Task Force recommendations

Codification would formalize the group's role in city code; no cost estimate was presented.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Emergency access and wildfire egress for southeast Boise

Cost of the private access road falls on Micron and neighboring landowners.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Firefighter staffing grant and labor agreement

A $2.3 million federal grant funds the pilot, reducing local cost for nine additional firefighter positions for three years.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Ethics hotline and email activity

high↓Feb 2026[3]

America 250 Fourth of July parade and celebration

The city allocated $30,000 for America 250 community grants, plus sponsor support from the Alversons Foundation and Colliers.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Banana Ball at Boise State

Massive visitor crowds will bring spending to local businesses but may disrupt normal traffic and parking near campus.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Unpermitted vinyl windows and enforcement gaps

Full window remediation could cost the homeowners thousands after they already paid for the vinyl installation.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Light My Fire community support for fire victims

$20,000 in private donations goes to fire education and direct relief for families who lose homes to fire.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Fireworks pressure-wave damage at Idaho Potato Drop

Damage to building windows was significant, though who pays isn't clear from this meeting.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Hempfest X two-day expansion

The event contracts private medical and security services and pays city fees for recycling bins and staffing.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Flock Cancer Stroll growth

The nonprofit has brought roughly $500,000 into the community over six years, per its founder.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

TRICA Maple Market event coordination

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while McLean was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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