Currently holds the office of Pocatello City Mayor until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Pocatello City Mayor in 2025 Idaho General Election.
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As mayor, I’ll prioritize Greenway and park connections, pursue grants and easements that help make the Portneuf River Visioning come to fruition, including a large project that slated to move the levy back in the area of Rainey Park, integrate open space into development, and maintain what we have so families can enjoy it safely. Learn more
CVI’s practical, local-first conservation aligns with my approach: protect what we love, invest wisely, and ensure future generations inherit a city that’s both affordable and beautiful. Learn more
Yes—I support keeping Idaho’s public lands in public hands with federal ownership/management. As mayor, I’ll champion collaborative projects that improve access, wildfire resistance, and trail maintenance; back search-and-rescue and responsible recreation; and advocate for conservation dollars that respect working ranchers, sportsmen, tribes, and outdoor businesses. Learn more
Transparency & voice: weekly “Mayor’s Minute,” open-data dashboards (budget, permits, projects), more robust public comment opportunities, livestream all boards, expanded public-comment windows, quarterly town halls, citizen budget advisory. Learn more
Expand first-time homebuyer help tied to financial counseling. Learn more
Continue to modernize zoning (ADUs, townhomes, small-lot starters, adaptive reuse) and fast-track projects that meet clear design rules. Learn more
Pocatello families are getting priced out. When we increase supply across the board and upgrade the older homes we already have and build more entry-level homes, townhomes, ADUs, and quality affordable rental units—prices stabilize and people can plant roots. Learn more
We’ll finish missing Greenway links, protect key foothill access, and make every park safer and more welcoming. I’ll pursue grants and conservation easements, dedicate a steady share of our capital plan to maintenance, and use sensible impact fees to build neighborhood parks as we grow. Learn more
Launch a “Clean & Green” corridor program: lighting, trees, sidewalks, gateways, storefront facades, and neighborhood pride grants. Learn more
Day one, I’ll launch a 100-Day Attainable Housing & Neighborhoods Plan: a permitting and code-cleanup sprint, quick-win fixes (sidewalks, lighting, crosswalks), and roundtables with builders, lenders, and neighborhood leaders. Learn more
Fiscal responsibility: priority-based budgeting, competitive bidding, pay-as-we-go capital plan, strong reserves—every dollar tracked and explained. Learn more
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