Nampa Mayor Rips Anti-URA Bills

Nampa Mayor Tom Dale, pictured, Wednesday sharply criticized Idaho lawmakers for trying to limit the work of city urban renewal agencies with new legislation. Dale said lawmakers have a “disconnect” with city officials and city residents about urban renewal. He also said legislators lack trust in local governments and the voters who elect local officials. But Rep. Gary Collins, R-Nampa, who voted for legislation that limits urban renewal Wednesday, disagrees. Collins sits on the committee that considered the bills. He said lawmakers do listen to city officials. “But we’re also listening to the voters of our districts,” Collins said, “those who feel disenfranchised by urban renewal districts”/ Mike Butts , Idaho Press Tribune. More here.

Question: Do you think the Idaho Legislature has a ‘disconnect’ with city officials and city residents regarding urban renewal?