Both Repub Guv. Butch Otter and Dem opponent Keith Allred responded to a GUARDIAN question about the three proposed Idaho constitutional amendments on the November 2 ballot.
In a nutshell the three proposals deal with the right of citizens to approve public debt at AIRPORTS, PUBLIC HOSPITALS, and CITY OWNED ELECTRICITY SYSTEMS. All three seek to eliminate the existing constitutional requirement for local government to seek approval of citizens before entering into debt.
I am a strong supporter of voters’ ability to decide whether to support bonds that are funded with tax dollars. But when bonding does not implicate tax dollars, we should hold leadership of these entities accountable for the job we hired them to do, and allow them to make such decisions. I will be voting ‘Yes’ on the Constitutional amendments as proposed.
Otter's camp gave the usual response:
The Governor has no official role in this process. His vote is no more or less important than any other citizen’s. It’s up to the people to decide on these issues – not the government. So Governor Otter does not want to unduly influence anyone’s views on ballot measures that he did not initiate or champion.The GUARDIAN does not endorse candidates, but we are open in our editorial stance opposing measures which leave voters out of the governing process.
Written by: David R. Frazier aka Boise Guardian
Written by: David R. Frazier aka Boise Guardian
I've always voted for Otter, but I am so tired of his political style when he runs for Governor. However, there is little chance I'll be voted for Allred. I may leave the Governor section blank on my November ballot.
ReplyDeleteButch needs a new rug. One that makes him look his age or one he can fly away on, makes no difference to me, but I could certainly enjoy the change.
ReplyDeleteHate to spoil your day but the gov has all his own hair.
ReplyDeletePaul, why did you assume Bullroar was talking about Butches hair and not his magic carpet?
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