Category: The Mayor’s Corner

The Mayor’s Corner 01/18/2017

Many people have had questions about “declaring an emergency” thinking that by doing so, the National Guard will come in to help with snow removal.  An emergency can be declared by the mayor or county commissioners for seven days which can be extended if the governing body agrees.   The declaration allows some additional flexibility in …

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The Mayor’s Corner 01/11/2017

 Wayne Wallace, Electric Department Supervisor, wants to issue a warning to those cleaning roofs of snow.  “Due to the amount of snow this season we encourage everyone to please use caution when clearing snow off your roofs.  Some hazards of concern are the weight of the snow and ice coning off your roof tearing down …

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The Mayor’s Corner 1/4/2017

Welcome 2017! Yep, it’s winter. As we flew home from spending Christmas with our kids in Portland, the area below us was white from Mt. Hood to Boise and beyond. It was interesting to see all the communities no matter the size working to get major streets open for residents. Our crews continue to work. …

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The Mayor’s Corner 12/28/2016

Winter brings more use of fireplaces and wood burning stoves. Weiser Fire Chief, Kerry Nyce asked me to share the following information to help protect against chimney fires this winter. Chimney fires are often caused by burning wood that is too green and heavy induced with pitch and tightening the air dampers down too tight …

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The Mayor’s Corner 12/21/2016

This has been another wonderful week of Christmas activities from the Youth Symphony to the Extravaganza to the Living Nativity to Christmas Programs at the schools and churches. Christmas in Weiser is special. Be sure to take time to drive carefully around town to look at the beauty of the Christmas lights. The lights of …

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