Trib: Hoffman opposes city freedom

In this morning’s editorial, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase takes aim at Idaho’s “Mr. Freedom,” Wayne Hoffman, for his recommendation that the Idaho Legislature take away the ability of individual cities to raise the minimum wage. Trillhaase says in part:

“When it comes to freedom in McCall, last week’s minimum wage vote was too close for Hoffman’s comfort. Actually, if he had his way, no state or even the federal government would impose any minimum wage. But Hoffman has enough like-minded friends in Idaho’s Legislature that he can count on them never advancing the state’s wage one cent higher than the national minimum. So he wants them to close down the option. “Advocates for this absurd policy are likely to keep pressing local governments - or their voters - to say yes,” Hoffman wrote in his newspaper column last week. “Eventually, there will be some kind of piecemeal win, unless lawmakers put a stop to the madness.” Isn’t this the same Hoffman who has made it his life’s mission to keep the heavy hand of government off people’s backs? More here.

Thoughts?