This is a compilation of exchanges between the City of Boise (Mayor McLean, City officials, Boise Police) and businesses and developers in the Shoreline District area, where they complain about the "homeless and transient issues affecting the safety and business growth in our area" and request assistance.
Emails addressed to Mayor McLean mention that “the transient issue has gotten worse over the last 3 months. On the street adjacent to our office, there are trailers piled with trash, mini homes parked on the street and transient crowds camping out. Multiple employees have expressed safety concerns”. Business owners complain about the "17th street disaster” and the need for action, employees being harassed and property damaged, wondering “why an area so close to downtown and the river with so much potential is going downhill”.
On 02/25/2021 Mayor McLean says “I want you to know that I understand the frustration that these issues cause, and the impact they have on your businesses, employees and