Boise Mayor Draws Mixed Reactions After Re-Election Announcement

If you recall Boise's last mayoral race, you may remember that it wasn't a cake-walk like it had been in years past. For several years, incumbent candidate Dave Bieter had been comfortably sitting in the Office of Mayor at City Hall--as Boise boomed into the fastest growing city in America.

Many didn't expect Lauren McLean, another Democrat, to challenge Bieter--but she did and after a contentious race and even a runoff election--she won: dominantly.

It's already time to start discussing city leadership once again and Mayor Lauren McLean has just this week announced her candidacy.

You can see Mayor McLean's statement & video message, below:

Many are excited that McLean has announced that she is running for re-election. Let's be honest, it doesn't matter who was mayor over this past term--it was not an easy few years. Between a COVID-19 pandemic and an ever-evolving & hostile political environment it wasn't the most coveted job in the world.

Of course, there are those that don't want McLean to have another term, as well:

There's no telling what the Mayoral landscape might look like this year--could a challenger from McLean's own party arise? Republican contenders are sure to begin throwing their hats into the ring. We will continue to keep you updated.

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