I watched the P and Z meeting to move this project forward with interest. As with other projects in Ketchum (Ketch I and 2, Bluebird etc.) the Planning Commission was never shown the actual materials used and made their judgement about the exterior materials from photographs only and took…
I agree with Perry Boyle and plan to watch each webinar meeting. I am outraged that Idaho farmers in particular will be taken advantage of in this respect as the water needed to maintain each wind turbines is significant. I hope this project doesn't move forward.
In this discussion drugs have not been mentioned which is a big problem and causing many deaths in the U.S. Biden is responsible for this as well as the so called Home Land Security Secretary who I hope will soon be out of a job. America is a welcoming nation but when we allow illegal imm…
I have followed the Northwood housing situation for years and am aware of the flaws in the process for who lives there and who doesn't. Years ago I contacted Syringa, they told me they could not give me any information about who lives there. Over the years our mayor has stated that with p…
Aubrey, I am not a bigot but I am for legal immigration and not what is happening now. Are you aware of how these people are being exploited by cartels? The present administration is complicit in drug trafficking, sex trafficking, human smuggling, etc. etc. Additionally, the cartels are s…
To shed a bit of light on the exploitation of immigrants situation I have become aware that the hispanic contractors as well as cleaning people are hiring them at a reduced wage but charging the client the normal wage. I am sure there are others who are also taking advantage of these peop…
I am coming late to this discussion however I hope people pay attention to Perry Boyle's comments because they expose how inadequate our elected officials in Ketchum are and how they are throwing money at a new housing problem dumped on us by the government, something we do not need given…
The local worker preference for Bluebird as you point out was only talk, the City clearly knew that establishing renter preference for Bluebird, a tax credit funded project, would be illegal. And as for people living in the LI, there was a push by the City to get people out of units that …
After a good deal of thought regarding the immigrant issue here in the Wood River Valley I believe the best option is to offer them transportation out of here to a warmer climate and to a place with more resources than are available here. Ultimately since it has been the Federal Governmen…
Gwen Raney commented on Ketchum P&Z gives green light to Appellation hotel project
I watched the P and Z meeting to move this project forward with interest. As with other projects in Ketchum (Ketch I and 2, Bluebird etc.) the Planning Commission was never shown the actual materials used and made their judgement about the exterior materials from photographs only and took…
Gwen Raney commented on BLM to conduct meetings on proposed Lava Ridge wind-turbine project
I agree with Perry Boyle and plan to watch each webinar meeting. I am outraged that Idaho farmers in particular will be taken advantage of in this respect as the water needed to maintain each wind turbines is significant. I hope this project doesn't move forward.
Gwen Raney commented on Ketchum leaders to discuss potentially reviving LOT for housing
I agree 100% with the three previous comments, and will vote no again for any Lot Tax in its present form.
Gwen Raney commented on County leaders pledge to take action on homelessness 'emergency'
In this discussion drugs have not been mentioned which is a big problem and causing many deaths in the U.S. Biden is responsible for this as well as the so called Home Land Security Secretary who I hope will soon be out of a job. America is a welcoming nation but when we allow illegal imm…
Gwen Raney commented on Affordable units go to qualified renters
I have followed the Northwood housing situation for years and am aware of the flaws in the process for who lives there and who doesn't. Years ago I contacted Syringa, they told me they could not give me any information about who lives there. Over the years our mayor has stated that with p…
Gwen Raney commented on Who is exploiting local workers?
Aubrey, I am not a bigot but I am for legal immigration and not what is happening now. Are you aware of how these people are being exploited by cartels? The present administration is complicit in drug trafficking, sex trafficking, human smuggling, etc. etc. Additionally, the cartels are s…
Gwen Raney commented on Who is exploiting local workers?
To shed a bit of light on the exploitation of immigrants situation I have become aware that the hispanic contractors as well as cleaning people are hiring them at a reduced wage but charging the client the normal wage. I am sure there are others who are also taking advantage of these peop…
Gwen Raney commented on Ketchum City Council approves purchase of six temporary housing units
I am coming late to this discussion however I hope people pay attention to Perry Boyle's comments because they expose how inadequate our elected officials in Ketchum are and how they are throwing money at a new housing problem dumped on us by the government, something we do not need given…
Gwen Raney commented on Abuse in subsidized housing
The local worker preference for Bluebird as you point out was only talk, the City clearly knew that establishing renter preference for Bluebird, a tax credit funded project, would be illegal. And as for people living in the LI, there was a push by the City to get people out of units that …
Gwen Raney commented on Countywide housing conversation brings positive rhetoric, but no concrete steps
After a good deal of thought regarding the immigrant issue here in the Wood River Valley I believe the best option is to offer them transportation out of here to a warmer climate and to a place with more resources than are available here. Ultimately since it has been the Federal Governmen…