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Jeff J's avatar

Sadly, your article could replace Pocatello with almost any City, County, State or Federal Agency in the country.

Who among us (that have skills) wants to enter the fray of public service? What we are left with are these organizations being run by those that THINK they have skills, but sadly do not.

My experiences with these people are wide spread (over multiple states) and the ineptness is not limited geographically.

In my opinion, the only solution is for active voter education (reading for retention) and engagement by holding elected/appointed officials accountable for the results of their actions/inactions.

Until this happens and there is sunlight cast upon the backroom shady deals, lack of transparency, inexperience and poor decisions with accountability for results, nothing will change. Everyday citizens will continue to bear the costs that these sorry politicians have inflicted with truly awful decisions.

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John Knight's avatar

Thanks for writing this column. It is the sad, sad truth that this Mayor and City Council don't have a clue how to govern. They & others should either resign or all be Fired. I would not trust this group to run a lemonade stand. Until that happens, We will continue to see the same sloppy mistakes being repeated over and over. This is exactly why some folks I know have moved out of Pocatello! Thanks, John Knight

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