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City government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Alan Shealy , September 11, 2018

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Abstract In an interview with Jennifer Stevens on September 11, 2018, Alan Shealy discusses his personal history, his appointment to city council by Mayor Terteling-Payne, and the issues he worked on. He describes how his experience working in finance led him to undertake changing how the city created budgets and to help restore transparency and confidence in city government. He discusses his fiscal philosophy and his voting history on issues including moving a ten commandments statue out of Julia...
Dates: September 11, 2018

Alice Dieter, July 20, 1998

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Abstract

In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 20, 1998, Alice Dieter discusses her time as a member of the Parks Board, recollection of the creation of the Greenbelt and Pathway Committee, and development of public recreational land throughout Boise in the 1960s and 70s. She describes the early discussions and actions of the Boise Department of Parks and Recreation Department to purchase land for open space initiatives and how the Greenbelt plan evolved beginning with the Atkinson Report.

Dates: July 20, 1998

Anne Hausrath, August 4, 2010

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Abstract In an interview with Brandi Burns on August 4, 2010, Anne Hausrath discusses her experience on Boise City Council from 1992-2000 and the development of Boise throughout those years. She was a founder of the Wetland Coalition, a group of individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the wetland ecosystem in Hulls Gulch; they would later become the Save Hulls Gulch movement. According to Hausrath, her experience in the effort to save Hulls Gulch from development inspired...
Dates: August 4, 2010

Anne Hausrath collection on Boise City Council campaigns

 Collection
Identifier: MS 096
Scope and Contents

This collection documents the activities of Anne Hausrath during two successful campaigns for Boise City Council in 1991 and 1995. Also included in the collection are a few newspaper clippings and a flyer from her political activism outside the city council. Materials are largely textual, comprising incoming correspondence, campaign plans, campaign ephemera, election results, and newspaper clippings. A small number of photographs are also included in the collection.

Dates: 1990-2001

Annie Black , June 9, 2011

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Abstract In her interview with Stephanie Milne on June 9, 2011, Annie Black, who was an avid volunteer during the Boise foothills campaign and served on Foothills Conservation Advisory Committee for five years, offered her memories of both. She spoke about her memories leading up to the foothills serial levy campaign in 2000 and 2001. She specifically touched on her experiences serving on the Fundraising Committee. Additionally, Black discussed what stood out to her as great accomplishments that...
Dates: June 9, 2011

Bill Onweiler, June 19, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on June 19, 1998, William “Bill” Onweiler discusses his involvement the creation of the Boise River Greenbelt. He describes how he ran for Boise City Council on a platform advocating for more open space, and how his interests and those of Gordon Bowen and Arlo Nelson led them to begin advocating for a greenbelt. He recounts how he sold the idea of the Greenbelt as a way to increase development and property valuation in the downtown district, and how he traded...
Dates: June 19, 1998

Bob Whipkey , August 11, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on August 11, 1998, Bob Whipkey discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee beginning in the late 1980s. He describes how his employment with the Simplot Company led to his involvement; he wanted to help provide public access to the riverfront through privately held property which he was able to do with the committee by supporting access agreements through Simplot Company controlled property. Bob touches on his memories of the public...
Dates: August 11, 1998

Boise City Arts Commission

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Identifier: RG 016
Scope and Contents

The collection documents the Boise City Arts Commission's actions and activities, including its administration, finances, events, and public art projects. The records include correspondence, meeting minutes, governing documents, newspaper articles, plans and drawings, reports, surveys, promotional material, and budgets. The collection also contains photographic documentation of events, performing arts organizations, and public artworks.

Dates: 1978-2008

Boise City Department of Arts & History records

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Identifier: RG 005
Content Description

The collection documents the actions and activities of the Boise City Department of Arts & History, including its administration, finances, events, projects, and programs. The records consist of correspondence, meeting minutes and materials, newspaper articles, architectural drawings, reports, surveys, promotional material, and publications. The collection also contains photographic and audiovisual documentation of events.

Dates: 1931-2022; Majority of material found within 2008-2020

Boise City Mayor's Office records

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Identifier: RG 001
Content Description

This collection contains a map, ordinance, charter, agreement, correspondence, proclamation, newspaper articles, and records related to the city's COVID pandemic response.

Dates: 1909-2020