During this economic downturn, Idaho has been outperformed by surrounding states.
We’ve experienced higher unemployment, higher foreclosure rates, and lower economic growth.
Why?
Because we haven’t had a proactive strategy for economic development and we haven’t made the strategic, cost-effective investments in education that are critical to compete in tomorrow’s economy.
I have a strategy for accomplishing both. I’ll create jobs and promote economic growth by unleashing the most productive sector of Idaho’s economy—the small business sector. I'll improve our K-12 education system through strategic and cost-effective investments.
These will be my top two priorities. And when I say that I have a strategy for getting them done, I don’t just mean that I’ve got good ideas. I’ve got a way to partner with everyday Idahoans to make sure that party politics and special interests don’t come between us and our goals.
I hope you'll read more.
Creating Jobs
Improving K-12 Education
How These Priorities Work Together to Strengthen Idaho