Category: The Mayor’s Corner

The Mayor’s Corner 7/29/2020

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to sit down with a Weiser graduate from a few years back for an engaging and interesting conversation. This person was very articulate in expressing views that were thought provoking for an old white guy. The individual had furthered their education and is now putting it to use in …

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The Mayor’s Corner 7/22/2020

As of Sunday evening, the greater Weiser area has had a total of 147 Covid-19 cases. This is up 12% from just the week before. In an unpublished report from the White House and provided by the State of Idaho through the District Health Office, Washington County is in the “Red Zone”. This category is …

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The Mayor’s Corner 07/15/2020

The City of Weiser has many features that add to the town’s livability. We have our quaint downtown, unique businesses, an exceptional hospital, our excellent schools, the musical traditions, our parks, our football field with the hillside seating, the fishing pond–and Mortimer’s Island. Without these amenities Weiser would just be another town like so many …

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The Mayor’s Corner 07/08/2020

We’re Number 2. Not so good. Wasn’t that a great 4th of July fireworks display put on by our firemen? Cathy and I were able to watch it from the comfort of our yard as many of you probably were. Just want to give a shout-out out to the Fire Dept. for the fundraising, organizing, …

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The Mayor’s Corner 07/01/2020

This last Friday, I had the opportunity to ride with one of Weiser’s Police officers for the evening and early morning hours on an eight-hour shift. The timing was a little questionable, what with the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area and being confined in a car with another individual for the duration. At …

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