Council President, District 5· 2023-08 - 2028-01 (month-level start: August 2023 (appointed by Mayor McLean to District 5 after Woodings resigned, per BoiseDev Aug 10, 2023; elected Nov 2023 to a four-year term, odd districts four-year per Wikipedia); month-level end: January 2028)
Meredith Stead
Boise
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 2:20:31
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
- Segments
- 2243
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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 Stead was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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