People often ask why I’m so passionate about state and local politics. The answer is simple: it’s where we, as citizens and community members, have the best chance to make an impact. There’s not a lot I can do to influence what Read More
”However (political parties) may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and Read More
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This version of the quote, attributed to Winston Churchill, has been on my mind recently. When looking at some of what’s taking place around us, it’s not hard to pick Read More
Priorities. It’s always fascinating to look at where our priorities are. When I run workshops about finances, one of the first things I do is have participants think about their values and priorities. When I look at Idaho’s budget “surplus,” it’s clear Read More
Recently, a coalition of non-partisan organizations has launched a petition to get ranked choice voting on the ballot, allowing the people of Idaho to decide how they want to choose their political leaders and representatives. Despite my position, I’ve never been a Read More
Priorities. We often talk about what matters to us, but are we putting our money where our mouths are? Do the ways we allow others to govern us reflect the values we claim to have? For example, there’s a reason the First Read More
