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2008 Legislative Forecast: Emerging Issues in a Growing Idaho
1:30 WELCOME
Toni Hardesty, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and IEF
Steering Committee Member
Master of Ceremonies:
Marc Johnson, The Gallatin Group
1:40 MOVING PAST GRIDLOCK
Moderator: |
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Mark Bowen, CH2M Hill |
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John McGee, Idaho State Senate
Ray Stark, Boise Chamber of Commerce
Garrett Nancolas, Mayor of Caldwell
Carol McKee, ACHD Commissioner |
2:30 BREAK
2:45 POWERING IDAHO’S FUTURE
Moderator: |
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John Kotek, The Gallatin Group |
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Paul Kjellander, Office of Energy Resources
Marsha Smith, Idaho Public Utilities Commissioner
Don Reading, Ben Johnson Associates
Rick Johnson, Idaho Conservation League |
3:45 BREAK
4:00 PAYING FOR GROWTH
Moderator: |
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Marc Johnson, The Gallatin Group |
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Laird Noh, Former Idaho Senator
Rachel Winer, Idaho Smart Growth
John Eaton, Idaho Association of Realtors
Phil Bandy, Mayor of Eagle
Paul Woods, Ada County Commissioner |
5:00-6:30 HOSTED RECEPTION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Moving Past Gridlock
Each new household adds about 10 trips a day. Anyone who's driven to work during peak hour lately doesn't need to be told about congestion. Poor air quality and declining quality of life aren't what people want living in Idaho. Do we need more, bigger roads? Transit? How do we catch up with demand? How will Idaho address critical transportation needs for the future? Moderator: Mark Bowen, Panel members: Senator John McGee, Ray Stark, Mayor Garrett Nancolas, Commissioner Carol McKee
Powering Idaho’s Future
Idaho's existing and growing population needs multiple forms of energy. How will we provide energy; electrical, natural gas, and liquid fuels, for the existing and increasing population? Does climate change impact hydroelectric generation and our view on coal/gas or nuclear generating facilities? What about solar, wind, and geothermal? Can efficiency help change our energy future? Moderator: John Kotek, Panel members: Paul Kjellander, Commissioner Marsha Smith, Don Reading, Rick Johnson
Paying For Growth
Idaho continues to be one of the West's fastest growing states. This increasing population raises new concerns about who should pay for the increased public services and infrastructure needed to support this growth and maintain our quality of life. Legislative proposals, lawsuits, and new ordinances are addressing who should bear the burden of funding everything from affordable housing to transportation to open space. Moderator: Marc Johnson, Panel members: Senator Laird Noh, Rachel Winer, John Eaton, Mayor Phil Bandy, Commissioner Paul Woods |
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