C.L. "Butch" Otter
Thursday, December 15, 2011
C.L. "Butch" Otter CDA Press: Governor Tells Supporters He'll Seek Third Term
Posted by George Prentice on Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Though he has another full three years remaining in his current term, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter reportedly told a group of about 200 people last night that he had his eye on a third term.
According to today's Coueur d'Alene Press:
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter announced to a Governor’s Ball crowd of about 200 Wednesday night in Coeur d’Alene that he’ll seek re-election in 2014, The Press has learned.Sources told The Press that Otter twice confirmed to the audience that he will be on the 2014 ballot for governor.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
C.L. "Butch" Otter Kreizenbeck Leaving Otter's Staff
Posted by George Prentice on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM
The Associated Press reported this morning that Jason Kreizenbeck, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's chief of staff, is leaving the governor's office "to pursue other professional interests."
Kreizenbeck took over the position in November 2007, following eight years at Micron, where he served as state government coordinator and director of government affairs. Before joining Micron, Kreizenbeck worked as deputy campaign manager and finance director for Rep. Mike Simpson and was a field director for Gov. Phil Batt's campaign. He also worked in the Idaho Legislature as a lobbyist for a variety of clients.
Monday, January 3, 2011
C.L. "Butch" Otter Otter takes Oath at High Noon, Begins Second Term
Posted by George Prentice on Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 12:32 PM
A little more than one minute. That's about how long it took for Clement Leroy "Butch" Otter to take the oath of office and begin a second term as Idaho's Chief Executive.
Before a select few guests and family, Otter took the oath from U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge in a noontime private ceremony in the Governor's Ceremonial Office at the Capitol. First Lady Lori Otter held the Bible while her husband recited 46 words and officially began another four-year term. A public inaugural is slated for the steps of the Capitol at noon on Friday, Jan. 7.
C.L. "Butch" Otter Inauguration Week Begins at Noon
Posted by George Prentice on Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM
It's all about Butch this week.
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter takes the oath of office for a second term at noon on Monday. U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge will do the honors in a private ceremony at the governor's office. Don't worry if you weren't invited: It's only for invited guests and family members.
The morning of Friday, Jan. 7, Otter and the First Lady will attend an Inaugural Mass at Boise's St. John's Cathedral. At noon that day, the governor will participate in a public Inauguration on the steps of the Capitol and deliver his inaugural address.
On Friday evening, country singer Jo Dee Messina will headline an inaugural gala concert at the Knitting Factory. Price tag: $35. On Saturday, Jan. 8, a $500-a-plate dinner will take place at the Stueckle Sky Center overlooking Bronco Stadium. The $500 will also get you into the exclusive Black Tie and Boots Ball at Boise State. Meanwhile, over at the Capitol, $20 will get you into the public Inaugural Ball.
Otter won re-election with 266,584 votes, or 59 percent of Idahoans who went to the polls on Nov. 2.
Friday, May 1, 2009
C.L. "Butch" Otter / Twitter Twittergate; Butch gets his twavatar back
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Fri, May 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM
I am going to write this post in pure English and avoid arrobas and abbreviations and other shortened forms of modern communication, where possible.
Impersonation is against our terms of service unless it's parody. The standard for defining parody is, "Would a reasonable person be aware that it's a joke." This means that accounts that clearly state they are "fake" in the URL or bio are allowed to exist, as long as it is clear to the public that the account is not the "real" person.But by midday Thursday, ButchOtter, who is actually Albion City Councilor L. Shane Carlson, a registered Republican, realized that his Otter persona on Twitter had been shut down and replaced with a feed from the actual Governor's Office.
C.L. "Butch" Otter / legislature Not fighting it out in the press, eh?
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Fri, May 1, 2009 at 3:16 PM
After not fighting it out in the press for a few minutes, Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter and House Republican leaders sent dueling guest opinions to the press today.
OPINION: MAINTAINING IDAHO ROADS IS ABOUT PROTECTING IDAHOANS’ LIVES
By Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter
Two and a half years ago I was honored to be elected your Governor. Since then I have traveled Idaho from corner to corner and met with many of you. You told me that our road system is not being adequately maintained and that something needs to be done. I listened, and made the issue a priority because it is a legitimate and proper role of state government.
Monday, April 27, 2009
C.L. "Butch" Otter / coffee / Buy Idaho Uncle Butch caught buying out-of-state Joe
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 11:52 AM
"Of course, coffee shop affiliations can be a touchy topic. While numerous sources reported that Otter was once a frequent visitor [at Dawson], Hanian was quick to deny that the governor was doing any caffeinated flip-flopping."Ledgard's customers--Dawson has a distinctive group of regulars--had urged him for some time to confront the governor over his choice of Spokane-based Hammer, which has nine shops in Washington and Idaho. And last week he did, approaching the governor as he left the shop.
The “Buy Idaho” message is simple but profound: Doing business with the family helps us all. That was the idea 20 years ago when I helped found Buy Idaho, and it’s still the idea today.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
C.L. "Butch" Otter / stimulus Quick turnaround on Otter stimulus dole
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Uncle Butch has released his plan for spending $1.24 billion in Idaho-bound stimulus money, five days before his own self-imposed deadline.
It turned out that the only wiggle room he had -- the $44 million in State Fiscal Stability Fund money -- was pretty easy to dispatch.
"Spending the SFSF money for drinking water, waste water, and state highway needs is the quickest way to put the most Idahoans back to work," Otter declared in his report.
Rather than pick and choose projects (many of the 1,000+ requests the governor received from cities and counties were for this kind of infrastructure), Otter chose to give $15 million for clean water and clean water funds, managed by the Department of Environmental Quality and the remaining nearly $30 million to the Idaho Transportation Department for state highway improvements.
"The Governor recommends accepting this one-time federal assistance and that the Legislature review its implementation as part of the routine budget-setting process. Each entity already has in place the necessary structure, governance and reporting mechanisms to ensure the successful and efficient use of these additional funds."The announcement kind of preempts this week's Unda', though we still made some good points, especially for all the poor schmos who thought they might get some from Butch. But, like we said, lots of good ideas folks -- including you Micron -- keep checking that Grants.gov deal.
Monday, March 9, 2009
C.L. "Butch" Otter / stimulus A stimulating bunch
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Idaho's Stimulus Executive Committee met this morning to begin advising Gov. Otter on how to spend Idaho's share of the state's estimated $1 billion in Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.
Stimulus proposals can be reviewed here.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
C.L. "Butch" Otter / stimulus Get yer stimulus, right here
Posted by Nathaniel Hoffman on Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:01 PM
In a rare feat of transparency, Gov. C. L. Butch Otter has put all of the state stimulus proposals online, within about 24 hours of receiving them.
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