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Mayor McLean Calls Out Political Theater | Boise News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 130
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Summary
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is fiercely defending her city against state lawmakers blaming it for the tragic death of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst, who was stabbed on the Greenbelt. While legislators like Speaker Mike Moyle and Rep. Bruce Skaug push for accountability over camping bans, McLean calls it “political theater,” insisting the community needs action—not blame. She highlights Boise’s proactive investments: new police substations, expanded mental health units, and homelessness initiatives. With patrols ramped up after recent violence, McLean urges state leaders to join forces on real solutions, not politics, to protect residents and address deep-rooted issues like mental health and housing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9d5badf5ba295e5