16. Mayor Lauren McLean: Mayor of Boise, Idaho

For episode 16, I’m joined by Mayor Lauren McLean. She is the 56th mayor of Boise, and the first elected female Mayor in the city's 150-year history. Lauren moved to Boise, Idaho shortly after graduating from Notre Dame and marrying her high school sweetheart, Scott.

As Mayor, she has led the fight against climate change, setting ambitious goals to lead the city into an environmentally and economically resilient future. Her vision is to create a city that is truly for everyone – one that offers equitable access to housing, living wage jobs, transportation, and a seat at the table for residents when decisions about the future of Boise are being made.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How public service has been an integral part of Lauren’s career and personal life
• What navigating the challenges of a global pandemic has looked like for her
• Her passion for the environment, including the plans for Boise's Climate Action Roadmap
• What she loves most about the Boise community, and what drew here there originally
• The power of unity and community, especially during difficult times

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