Mayor Lauren McLean-“What’s Up in Boise”

Lauren McLean is the 56th mayor of Boise, Idaho, and the first elected woman to hold this role in the city’s 150-year history. Now in her second elected term, she continues to champion housing and homelessness solutions, open space conservation, and bold climate action.

McLean’s public service began as a volunteer in 2001, when she led the successful Boise Foothills Open Space Levy campaign, protecting thousands of acres for future generations. She served on the Boise City Council from 2011-2019, including as Council President from 2017-2019, where she spearheaded the passage of Boise’s 100% Clean Energy Plan. As mayor, McLean launched the Modern Zoning Code, a groundbreaking initiative that balances housing growth, economic opportunity, and climate goals. This ambitious project, which involved years of community input, underscores her commitment to building a sustainable future where people can thrive in a climate-resilient, affordable city.

Mayor McLean serves as Second Vice Chair for Climate Mayors. She also chairs the US Council of Mayors CHIPS Implementation Task Force. She has participated in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiatives. Mayor McLean is on the Board of Governors at the Andrus Center for Public Policy at Boise State University.

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