On the September episode of “In Search of Civility," the panel discussed the infrastructure needs of local communities and how ongoing legislative conversations regarding property tax reforms factor in to how to best respond to growth.

The episode was broadcast on the Boise Metro Chamber's LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter pages, and our media partners' Facebook pages.

Special thanks to Kelley Packer and Kathy Griesmyer, the creatives and co-hosts of this series, and our gracious presenting sponsor, Hawley Troxell!

Guests include:
- Brad Holton, Canyon County Commissioner 
- Travis Rothweiler, Twin Falls City Administrator 
- Jason Monks, Idaho State Representative
- Doug Rick, Idaho State Senator

On this episode of "In Search of Civility," panelists focused on legislative leadership's influence on thoughtful and respectful policymaking throughout the legislative process. 
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This month's guests include four Idaho legislators:

• Sen. Mark Harris, Majority Caucus Chair (District 35)
• Rep. Mike Moyle, Speaker of the House (District 10)
• Rep. Ilana Rubel, House Minority Leader (District 18)
• Sen. Melissa Wintrow, Senate Minority Leader (District 19)

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"In Search of Civility" is made possible by the generous support of Hawley Troxell and is a partnership between the Boise Metro Chamber and the Association Of Idaho Cities. Kelley Packer (AIC) and Kathy Griesmyer (City of Boise) co-host the series.

Host Kelley Packer discusses transportation funding and policymaking with panelists. 

This month's guests include:
- Bre Brush, Mayor's Transportation Advisor at City of Boise (guest co-host)
- Colby Cameron, Governmental Affairs Manager at Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
- Cynthia Gibson, retired/former Executive Director at Idaho Walk Bike Alliance
- Laila Kral, Administrator at Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC)

The "In Search of Civility" series is presented by Hawley Troxell.

Original air date: June 12, 2023

Co-hosts Kelley Packer and Kathy Griesmyer discussed "Education Pressures & Politics," and welcomed these guests:

• House Education Chair, Representative Julie Yamamoto
• Senator Lori Den Hartog
• Senator Janie Ward-Engelking

The series is an innovative partnership between the Association of Idaho Cities and the Boise Metro Chamber.

"In Search of Civility" is a series dedicated to the idea that truth exists, but cannot be found without a sincere exchange of ideas. Civility in our discourse, we believe, is necessary for the advancement and preservation of relationships, institutions and society. To agree, one must first disagree well. Listening actively to key stakeholders, giving your political opponents respect, the benefit of the doubt, empathy and sympathy for their motives. Ultimately, civility gives us the opportunity for our own ideas and notions to change; bringing improvements to our own lives, and even society as a whole. 

Civil dialogue can affect positive change, which is why we strive to help important conversations take place. We started this series in January 2021 and remain committed to discussing the challenges facing our state and communities. 

The In Search of Civility Series is generously sponsored by Hawley-Troxell, Boise's premier law firm.

​Hosts Kelley Packer and Kathy Griesmyer discuss with Idaho State Senator, Jim Woodward, and St. Luke's Health Plan COO, Amy Johnson about the merits of friendly fire.

​Join Hosts Kelley Packer and Kathey Griesmyer in a discussion with Rep. Lauren Necochea and Associated Taxpayers of Idaho President Miguel Legarreta to learn about Infrastructure, Investments and Ideology.