Larry L wrote:
"rw" wrote


What's the controversy? CIEDRA? Carol King vs. Mike Simpson? I'm sick of
that one.




Not sure about the names, but the wilderness vs ATVs and development deal

The program was really about the resulting bill that is, I guess, partly
passed, and how it is a rare example of compromise in which all parties gave
up something to get something

It was "on" but I mainly looked only at the pretty scenery and the cute
Stanley major/waitress G I didn't really make a serious effort to
follow the whole thing.



That must have been our young mayor, Hannah Stauts. She's a cutie, and
I'm sure she was thrilled to be on TV.

The issue is whether Mike Simpson's CIEDRA bill (the euphemistically
named Central Idaho Economic and Recreational Development Act) will
pass. It would establish three new wilderness areas in central Idaho,
with lots of compromises to satisfy ranchers, outfitters, and motorized
vehicle users. Needless to say, there are many competing interests. It's
contentious nearly beyond belief, and it's been dragging on for years.

When I was on the City Council I got language into the bill that would
benefit the City of Stanley. It was controversial to say the least.

Overall, I'm in favor of the bill, but it's become endlessly tiresome.

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