tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319559.post8880188524706029731..comments2023-08-03T01:37:48.146-06:00Comments on Idaho from a Blue perspective: Otter housing stipendUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319559.post-38036041335511490322009-01-06T19:57:00.000-07:002009-01-06T19:57:00.000-07:00It is not a governors mansion. It is a vacant mans...It is not a governors mansion. It is a vacant mansion in need of many repairs and upgrades that the state has chosen to defer. It is only a Goveror's mansion when it is dedicated as such, which has not happened. It's almost like a half built house in a deserted tract, sitting all framed up but with no lights or heat. Is this a home? Or is it a construction project?Bay Viewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760942927620035881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319559.post-54459905009048146352009-01-06T11:03:00.000-07:002009-01-06T11:03:00.000-07:00Anon, good point about the unused Gov Mansion. I ...Anon, good point about the unused Gov Mansion. I understand it really isn't useful a a Gov mansion without some major renovation, and the state doesn't want to spend the $$ to renovate it. <BR/><BR/>Jemc, I think the Gov's office is giving up a position, so they are pitching in. Again, I say we just ax some service entirely, and leave everyone else alone. How about the Dept of Water Resources? Let's stop trying to figure out a solution for scarce water and just let everyone fight over water in the courts and save State budget $$.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319559.post-69464236257081667212009-01-06T10:08:00.000-07:002009-01-06T10:08:00.000-07:00> but don't game the system by asking Otter...> but don't game the system by asking Otter, or <BR/>> any state employee, to make sacrifices that <BR/>> aren't asked of others.<BR/><BR/>OK, I provisionally agree (tho' it would be at least a modest gesture).<BR/><BR/>So, like will happen with state employees in other Departments, why don't we ask the governor to go half-time...??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320759172691599991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319559.post-41628516708689898612009-01-06T08:46:00.000-07:002009-01-06T08:46:00.000-07:00But, there is a perfectly good governor's mansion ...But, there is a perfectly good governor's mansion that no one wants to use (for various reasons). But the fact of the matter is, the State of Idaho currently has a governor's mansion. If Otter does not want to live there, that's fine, but he shouldn't be paid to live somewhere else. And the same arguement applies to any functions - they can be held at a variety of locations (including the house on the hill), for much less money. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the legislature should change that law. But Otter should be responsible enough to refuse it. Can you imagine the impact that would have made had he done that 8 months ago?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com