In the nearly three decades since joining Wood River Fire & Rescue as a firefighter, paramedic and, eventually, captain, I have worked to protect my fellow citizens — even when that has meant putting myself in physical danger — because I believe that there is nothing more important than the health and safety of Idahoans.
My opponent has said that she cannot represent Blaine County and I agree with her. But I do not agree with her when she says that she cannot see the common interests between Blaine, Lincoln and Jerome counties.
These three counties have a great many shared goals. On behalf of all members of these communities, I want to protect:
Quality education for our children – let’s lead, not trail, the nation
Access to public lands for hunting, fishing, recreation and tourism
Preservation and management of Idaho’s water resources to sustain our agricultural heritage and recreational riches
Our standard of living – access to housing and ability to afford that housing with local jobs
The freedoms of all Idahoans – including the freedom to make decisions about our bodies, marry who we want to marry, and build the families we choose
When somebody’s house is on fire or they are experiencing a medical emergency, I and my colleagues put aside any differences we might have and solve the problem in front of us. We prioritize the needs of the community we serve because that is what a public servant does.