Boise was the all-American town 30 years ago.
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6/20/2023
The people that made Boise the really appealing small-town America kind of place it was 30-40 years ago are gone. I moved here about 30 years ago. I'm not immediately and automatically disrespectful of people from California, so I don't fit well with Boise's so called "native Idahoan" crowd. I'm a Boomer, so I don't share much of the current or up-and-coming generation's visions for going forward. And yes, the Idaho politics appear to focus more on loyalty to Republican leadership than on the "United" half of "United States". If you're a woman who wants body autonomy, there are other places. If you're LGTBQ1A+ etc., you may need your thick skin. If you aren't LDS or at least comfortable with LDS, realize that there's a higher concentration of Mormons in Boise Idaho than there are in Salt Lake City Utah. If you're not bringing your own skillset, profession, or employment (professional or entrepreneur) expect job opportunities, wages and benefits to be on par with college student jobs. Boise has it's mass shootings, it's real estate price boom, it's leadership scandals, it's saturation of Home Owner Associations ready to file liens on your property if your choice of shrubbery isn't preapproved. All that said, four seasons, dry climate, college town, nearby and convenient outdoor activities of all kinds. Boise is "Okay". It was much better 30 years ago!
Geoffrey | Boise City, ID