NENA IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT
The North End Neighborhood Association (NENA) is a non-profit organization serving Boise’s Historic North End since 1976. The North End is one of Boise's oldest residential and mixed-use neighborhoods, nestled conveniently between the downtown core and Boise's beautiful foothills. NENA is Boise's first registered neighborhood association and is volunteer-run. NENA represents, preserves, and protects the historic, social, cultural, and environmental character of Boise’s North End neighborhood. Proud owner & organizer of Boise's iconic annual community craft fair & music fest, Hyde Park Street Fair.
Anyone over the age of 18 who lives, works, owns a business, or owns property in the North End Neighborhood is eligible to become a member of NENA. For a map of North End neighborhood boundaries, click here.
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So what is a Neighborhood Association, anyway? Per the City of Boise, "Neighborhood planning is a collaboration between the city and neighborhood associations to guide the future of Boise's neighborhoods. Boise currently has 35 established neighborhood associations. The goal for these associations is to work with their communities to create vibrant and thriving neighborhoods that increase livability for their residents. NAs are a volunteer group that focuses on general advocacy and community events, and acts as a voice between residents and the City."
It is important to note that a neighborhood association is not the same thing as a homeowner's association (HOA). For more information on how NENA differs from an HOA, click here to visit the City of Boise's website. It is also important to note that NENA, like all other NAs in Boise, has no enforcement powers and is does not hold power as a decision maker regarding developments occurring within neighborhood boundaries. NENA can offer testimony at City hearings (Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, and City Council, etc.) - like any resident can do - but cannot approve or deny development applications.
Board of Directors
Serving as a director on the board is a volunteer position, and requires a substantial commitment. In addition to regular monthly meetings, Directors are in frequent touch via email and participate in or attend meetings, votes, events, committees and fundraisers regularly. ​​​
​​​​​​Kari Forney (o) - Vice President
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Kari is a Harrison Boulevard resident and homeowner, in a home that has been in her husband's family for three generations. Kari will help coordinate city agencies and neighborhood involvement for Harrison's annual Halloween celebrations, as well as act as a liaison for Harrison residents year-round.
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Autumn Street (e) - Secretary
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Autumn is a Boise native and Boise High graduate, as well as a long-time North End homeowner and NENA volunteer. She serves as Communications Director, HPSF Co-Chair, and as NENA's resident IT specialist, photographer, and journalist.
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Scott is a former resident of the North End and a long time Hyde Park business owner. Scott acts as NENA's official Hyde Park commercial liaison, an important role which helps keep NENA's relationship with business owners and employees strong and communications open.​
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​​​​Cynthia Gibson (o)
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Cynthia is a long-time North End resident who serves as chair of NENA's Streets Committee, which works to promote safety for all who use our neighborhood streets. Contact her with street safety concerns at streets@northendboise.org. Cynthia also serves as NENA's legislative liaison, bringing relevant issues from the capitol building to NENA's meetings for awareness and action.
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Travis Campion (e)
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Travis, a well-established artist in the Boise community, has resided in the North End since 1980. He owns a home with his spouse, Star, on 8th Street near Hollywood Market. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Travis is a business owner and a political activist. He has actively participated in various boards for different organizations and currently serves on the Hyde Park Street Fair committee. He has 3 dogs and 1 cat.
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Donna Llewellyn (e)
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Donna moved to Boise in 2015 after retiring from a long career at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. She retired a second time (maybe this time it will stick?) from Boise State University in 2015 where she supported the mission of creating an inclusive research ecosystem. She believes in the strength of community and is excited to organize NENA's newest event - the North End Night Out.​​
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Garrett Lamm (e)
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Garrett grew up in the North End, attending Washington, Longfellow, North, and Boise High. He worked in political communications in D.C. for many years, and now resides in the North End with his husband Kent. Garrett currently works for the City of Boise as the Director of Community Partnerships, where he liaises with the Boise School District, hospitals, nonprofits, and faith leaders. He is part of the North End News committee (newsletter@northendboise.org) and is excited to bring back this cherished newsletter.​
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Chris Wagener (e)
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Chris lives in the North End with his wife, son, and slightly neurotic dogs. His wife is a partner/attorney at a North End law firm and his son is a Washington Elementary Wildcat. Chris previously served on the Board from 2016-2021 leading the Grants program, Public Safety program, and serving as President and Vice President. He works in the insurance industry for a regional third-party administrator. Chris grew up in Wisconsin, attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and moved to Idaho in 2007 and the North End in 2011.
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Dominique Naegele-Clifford (e)
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You might recognize Dom from TriTown Bicycles in Hyde Park, where she’s spent years helping folks gear up and get rolling. A longtime North End homeowner and proud graduate of Lowell, North, and Boise High, Dom’s an avid outdoors-person who loves everything from biking the Dump Loop and skiing her knees off, to hitting up any golf course with an available tee time and walking the neighborhood. She’s especially passionate about making our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and is always up for lending a hand to help the North End thrive. Dom is also passionate about adult tap dancing.​​​
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Neysa Jensen (o)
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Neysa is a long-time North End resident and homeowner, as well as the North End Newsletter Editor. She raised three kids here--Longfellow, North, Boise High--and volunteered in the public schools, serving for ten years on the Longfellow PTO and then on the school district's community advisory council, and then on the 2006 campaign for the school levy that resulted in the upgrades to many of our buildings. She is into books, dogs, hiking, movies, and justice and equity for all.
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Danielle Cheatle (o)
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A 4th generation North Ender, as well as a neighborhood business owner, Danielle aims to foster the welcoming culture of the neighborhood that she knows and loves, to guarantee a safe and kind place for all residents of all ages.
Board members serve two-year terms. Board elections are held each year at the annual meeting in October. NENA members vote on six board seats in even years and five board seats in odd years (indicated e/o above). Mid-term vacancies on the Board of Directors are filled by appointment and appointees serve for the remaining term.
Interested in getting involved? Click the Email Us button below or fill out the member & email form at the bottom!​​​
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BECOME A MEMBER
Anyone who lives, works, or owns a business/property within North End Neighborhood Association boundaries is eligible to become a member. Membership is free and without obligation. Membership is required to vote at annual board elections, but is not required to attend public meetings or volunteer.
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