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Spy Cameras, Smart Cities Coming to Kootenai

KMPO is actively working with the Federal Government to build a Traffic Managment Center in Kootenai County that serve as a data/intelligence center, as the region transitions to a "Smart City" model of 24/7 surveillance and control. It must be stopped.

The University of Phoenix Bailout Swindle

The deal was negotiated in secret. Serious investigation is blocked by nondisclosure agreements. The purchase price is absurdly high and the loan is extremely risky. ISBE negotiated this abominable deal. Who are they REALLY working for.

Wrecking Libraries, Dumping Classics - Copy

As horrifying as the porn in our children's libraries is, it is only a symptom of a worse problem. Over the last 20 years CLN, as well as many other urban library systems, have systematically removed children's classics and quality juvenile literature from the shelves.

Globalist Trolls and Library Snow Queens

The story of the Snow Queen and the trolls magic mirror turns out to be an apt metaphor describing the way Globalists leaders view the world, pervert the truth, poison the culture, destroy confidence it government, and work to make Kootenai county, more crowded, uglier, and more dehumanizing in every way.

Coeur Terre is an Illegal Monopoly

But the worst problem with Coeur Terre is that the corporation that owns it is in flagrant violation of Idaho's Monopolies and Trade Practices Laws. And local governments who have had extensive dealings with Lakeside's planning agencies over the last decade see no problems and are fully cooperating with the scheme.

Coeur Terre and the "Other" 600 Acres

The 440 acres proposed Coeur Terre community east of Huetter, which has already generated enormous controversy, is less than half of the anticipated 1000+ acre development.

NIC Accreditation Crisis Explained

You have probably heard of the accreditation problems at NIC and of the hysterical outrage directed against the new board of Trustees. But what is behind all the drama? How can a college suddenly lose accreditation? What is really at stake?

Coeur Terre Gridlock: Central Planning FAIL

The problems faced by the Coeur Terre Master Planners is worse than imposing too high densities on a suburban-rural traffic grid. The problem is, there is not functioning traffic grid to speak of in the entire Huetter Corridor.

The Decline of North Idaho College

NIC was growing at a healthy rate up until 2012, when the trajectory suddenly reversed. Its new leaders not only failed to grow enrollment during the fastest period of growth in Kootenai History—they actually managed to bring about a decline.

Why Should Coeur Terre be Taxed as Farmland

This article questions why wealthy equity firms, such as the Lakeside Company, should have their investment property taxed as if it was farmland, when they are obviously holding it for development and speculative purposes.

"Friends of NIC" Plan to Destroy the College

There is a plan in place to dismanatle NIC as a locally governed community college and turn its assets over to the U. of I. The lapdog media will spin this cynical scheme as necessary to “Save the College", and “Protect Students".

Coeur Terre Assessments are Outrageously Low

Public records from the Kootenai Assessor's website appears to show that the "Market Value" of the most coveted 400 acre Parcel in North Idaho is less than $800K.

NIC, Crony-Capitists, and the "Education Corridor"

The drama playing out at recent NIC Board meetings appears to be a liberal-conservative conflict, but this is just a diversion. The real issue is about money and control over "redevelopment" of prime NIC Real Estate.

Kootenai Health Turned over to 2030 Globalists

It is clear why the transfer of KH to an agency controlled by stakeholders instead of voters is necessary. By going private voters will not be able to limit the growth of KH and deals with well-connected development firms will not be subject to public scrutiny.

What is Agenda 21 and Why Should I Care?

This Article is an abridged version of two chapters from Rosa Koire's exellent book, Behind the Green Mask: UN Agenda 21. Ms. Koire learned of Agenda 21 and its impact on her community

The Huetter Bypass will not Relieve CDA Traffic

The vast majority of US-95 traffic is local, so routing "through traffic" to a Huetter bypass will do little to relieve backups in CDA and Hayden.

Big Problems with Electoral Rolls

We are not attempting to prove that election fraud has occurred, only that conditions that enable voter fraud appear to exist in our electoral rolls

Crony Capitalists and Affordable Housing

It’s easy to see who the real beneficiaries of government housing policies are. It's not homeowners. Federal housing agencies have been doing the bidding of their corporate cronies for decades.

Why "Mixed Use" is a Menace

The destiny of Kootenai County will hinge on how successfully its residents resist "Mixed Use" development. This zoning type—which has harmful effects even in urban areas, is menace to suburban-rural Kootenai county.

How KMPO Dictates Kootenai Growth Plans

KMPO is an agency funded by US DOT that certifies cities“have met all federal requirements” before they can receive highway funds. It wields enormous power over regional government, but its directors are not accountable to local voters.

The problems of rapid growth in North Idaho are complicated and difficult to address. Pro-growth advocates have convinced many local leaders that high density "smart growth" is the best way forward and that large scale "affordable housing" projects are inevitable. Most residents deplore this type of development and want to resist it, but they must be informed to be effective. We need committed citizens in every city who are willing to study the issues, educate their neighbors, and keep their local officials accountable. To help resist the urbanization of North Idaho:

Review the material on our Links and Articles pages, and educate others.
Connect with other Like Minded Citizens and become involved in your community.
Work to remove globalist representatives and administrators from office.
Contact Us at Slow Growth Research if you'd like to ask questions or contribute articles.

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