Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives - District 8B in 2024 Idaho General Election.
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Get StartedIn 2023, the Legislature passed a bill that removed the March Presidential Primary election (a drop-in-the-bucket savings of 2.5 million from the state budget). In essence, we removed Idaho as being a relevant voice in the primary process. My opponent believes that Idaho is not relevant and scoffed at calls to introduce a bill to bring back the primary election, citing that presidential candidates don’t care about Idaho or its votes. I disagree! Idaho is (and always has been) relevant with 32 delegates. We have more delegates than 22 other states! We are certainly relevant and I will never carry an attitude otherwise. I will work to ensure that Idaho has a voice in matters related to the Presidential Election process. Learn more
Legislative District 8 is made up of Valley, Boise, Custer, and Elmore Counties. The current representation of District 8 is imbalanced with two of its representatives and senator all from Elmore County, a county that is economically and culturally different from the other three. Learn more
I am a conservative through and through, which means I support fiscally responsible legislation. The state budget ballooned from 6 billion to 14 billion in just six years. The incumbent’s voting record supports unnecessary spending initiatives and reliance on federal government hand-outs. I oppose this and will work to ensure that legislation supports Idaho as a balanced, fiscally responsible run state through reduced spending, regulations, rules, and bureaucracy. I am committed to working with my fellow legislators to find a solution to rein in spending. Learn more
Property taxes, especially for seniors, must be lowered. The increase in the homeowner exemption helped, but not enough for citizens on a fixed income. Additionally, the sales tax on groceries needs to be repealed. A number of cities in Idaho add a 1 percent (or more) tax on sales. This means Idaho families could pay more than 7 percent in sales tax at a time when the cost of living is at an all-time high – a burden for families that live and work in these communities. Learn more
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