An aerial view of the Government Way property between Mill and Davidson in Coeur d'Alene. A five-storey project spearheaded by Benjamin Widmyer faced scrutiny Tuesday night, as activists tried unsuccessfully to reverse the Planning Department's granting of a special use permit. The appeal was based partly on a perceived conflict of interest between the developer and his father, Mayor Steve Widmyer.
June 5, 2019
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June 5, 2019 1 a.m.
Accusations of conflict fly at Coeur d'Alene council meeting
A pair of hearings at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting brought calls demanding transparency in Coeur d’Alene, sparking public comments that challenged how land deals are developed.