Boise looks to increase 2022 budget to meet service demands
After a conservative 2021 budget, in which the city did not increase its base budget, city staff recommended Boise this year take the maximum 3% base increase. Author: Ryan Suppe (The Idaho Press) Published: 7:34 PM MDT May 27, 2021 Updated: 7:34 PM MDT May 27, 2021
BOISE, Idaho
This article was originally published in the Idaho Press.
The city of Boise will propose a 3% budget increase for the next fiscal year, to increase staffing and meet soaring demands for service caused by growth.
After a conservative 2021 budget, in which the city did not increase its base budget, city staff recommended Boise this year take the maximum 3% base increase allowed by state law. Boise’s fiscal year 2021 budget was about $240 million.
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Idaho suicide is a serious issue all the time, not just during the pandemic
Boise Police have already responded to 12 suicide calls in 2021. In 2020, they responded to 20 suicide calls throughout the entire year. Author: Chase Biefeldt (KTVB) Updated: 7:30 PM MST February 26, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Suicide is a tough topic, but it s necessary to talk about in order to minimize the damage to our community and our loved ones.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare data shows that suicides rose from 362 in 2019 to 419 in 2020. Lee Flinn, director of the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline said the fight against suicide is a constant battle and one we should all be fighting.
Deputy Chief Ron Winegar says criminals are taking advantage people working at home during the pandemic. Author: Chase Biefeldt (KTVB) Updated: 4:44 PM MST February 26, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Identity theft is on the rise in Idaho and across the country.
The Boise Police Department tells KTVB they ve seen an alarming increase in the amount of identity theft reports.
In fact, a 200 percent increase in identity theft reports from 2019 to 2020.
BPD investigated 100 cases of identity theft in 2019.
In 2020, it went all the way up to 300 reports.
And just this month, police say they ve already had 33 new cases.
Boise Police Deputy Chief Ron Winegar says criminals are taking advantage people working at home during the pandemic.
Some state capitols closed ahead of Inauguration Day. What s Idaho doing for security? Hayat Norimine and Ruth Brown, The Idaho Statesman
Jan. 20 While other states took precautionary measures by shutting down their capitol buildings, declaring emergencies and installing fencing, the Idaho Capitol Building will remain open on Inauguration Day and state officials have said little about what they expect this week.
The FBI sent out a memo to law enforcement agencies across the country, warning of potential for armed protests starting on Sunday through President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration on Jan. 20. Details remain murky, and Idaho Gov. Brad Little declined to answer specific questions about security at the Statehouse.