Boise City Council President Maryanne Jordan has been appointed to the Idaho Senate to fill the vacancy created when Sen. Elliot Werk, D-Boise, was appointed to the state Tax Commission, Gov. Butch Otter announced today. Jordan was the top choice of three submitted by the legislative District 17 Democratic committee for the opening. “I believe Maryanne has proven herself to be a dedicated public servant with a long track record of notable achievement and civic leadership,”Otter said. “I have every confidence that she will continue that laudable legacy as the newest member of the Idaho Legislature”/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.