Huckleberries Gone Wireless w/Mayor Bloem

DFO: Do you have aspirations for higher office?

Mayor: No. I like working in my own community and being home where my family is.

(BTW, Mayor Bloem, stylin’ as always, is wearing a blue denim jacket with bling-bling, diamond on a necklace … looking fierce as always)

DFO: How do you deal with criticism?

Mayor: I look at what has been said. I own it, if I should and disown it when I don’t think it belongs to me. I don’t lose sleep over criticism. I’m usually so busy that it’s easy for me to sleep.

DFO: Why isn’t the city more involved with Lake Coeur d’Alene’s water quality?

Mayor: We’ve been very involved and will continue to be. Examples: City Council and staff involvement in the Lake management plan; 2. The establishment of the storm water utility; 3. The hillside ordinance is very strong; 4. close communication with KEA in education for consumers and dollar incentives for water-saving devices; and very strong communication with all the Washington users. Sid Fredricksen’s involvement has impacted EPA decisions and partnerships for better water quality