Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
On December 2, one-fifth of city residents will choose our next mayor. The ballot may not contain your preferred candidate, or even your preferred view of government. Nonetheless, participation is the only way to preserve our democracy. Any resident, starting at age 18, who Read More
Over the past few months, we have observed extensive and severe cuts to programs and agencies funded by the State of Idaho. These reductions have affected every state agency and program except K-12 education. Many of these programs will struggle to continue Read More
Once I learned that Idaho Falls’ mayoral race is headed to a runoff, I revisited the finalists’ websites to review their positions on managing the city’s growth challenges. Both candidates cite the need for “Smart Growth” or “strategic growth” solutions, which are Read More
The year was 1985, and Idaho was dominated by the GOP, following the path of the Reagan Revolution, which claimed to focus on limited government, lower taxes, deregulation, and anti-communism. A new politician came to the stage, a man from the small Read More
The center of this year’s mayoral race in Idaho Falls has been focused on growth—and the apartments that are popping up throughout our community. Behind the campaign slogans and sound bites, voters must ask a deeper question: what happens when we elect Read More
An often-heard comment in recent months is “I don’t feel safe.” Actual physical and emotional safety relates to a person’s perceptions and has little to do with objective reality. Our leaders intentionally foment fear as a way of controlling debate and manipulating Read More