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The journey from rural potato fields to Boise City Hall is anything but typical — but that’s exactly what makes Boise City Councilor Lucy Willits’ voice so vital. As the only conservative on the council, Lucy brings a business-minded, community-focused lens to the city’s most pressing issues, from housing affordability to homelessness, public safety to libraries.
In this episode, Lucy shares how her upbringing in unincorporated Jefferson County shaped her no-nonsense, entrepreneurial perspective on governance. “When you’re a small business person, you get paid last,” she reflects — a mindset that influences her approach to economic policy and city budgeting.
We dive into:
Despite being a lone ideological voice, Lucy remains hopeful: “Boise works best when all voices are heard.” Join us for a compelling discussion on city leadership, common ground, and the importance of civic engagement in shaping Idaho’s capital city.
🎆 Learn more about Boise’s July 4th festivities at Boise4th.com
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The journey from rural potato fields to Boise City Hall is anything but typical — but that’s exactly what makes Boise City Councilor Lucy Willits’ voice so vital. As the only conservative on the council, Lucy brings a business-minded, community-focused lens to the city’s most pressing issues, from housing affordability to homelessness, public safety to libraries.
In this episode, Lucy shares how her upbringing in unincorporated Jefferson County shaped her no-nonsense, entrepreneurial perspective on governance. “When you’re a small business person, you get paid last,” she reflects — a mindset that influences her approach to economic policy and city budgeting.
We dive into:
Despite being a lone ideological voice, Lucy remains hopeful: “Boise works best when all voices are heard.” Join us for a compelling discussion on city leadership, common ground, and the importance of civic engagement in shaping Idaho’s capital city.
🎆 Learn more about Boise’s July 4th festivities at Boise4th.com
🇺🇸 Become an ambassador for America’s 250th anniversary at America250Idaho.gov
Your voice matters — will you join the conversation?
Follow Ahlquist on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahlquist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahlquistdev/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahlquistdev
X (Twitter): https://x.com/ahlquistdev
Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/ahlquistdev/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ahlquistdev?si=ejOXPKRqQjtsdVFE

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