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Boise levy won nearly 81% support; city projects $11 million for open space, water and pathways
Summary
Director Sarah Arkel told the Boise Parks and Recreation Commission that the 2025 Clean Water and Open Space levy passed with almost 81% support and will raise $11 million over two years to buy open space, fund clean‑water projects, support pathways and help fund foothills fire mitigation.
Sarah Arkel, director of the Boise Parks and Recreation Department, told the commission Nov. 20 that Boise voters approved the 2025 Clean Water and Open Space levy earlier this month with almost 81% support.
Arkel said the temporary property‑tax increase will raise $11,000,000 across two years, to be collected in 2026 and 2027, and that the funds are intended to be flexible so the department can partner with the community to acquire…
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