Who I Am
A lifelong resident of Canyon County and a local small business owner for more than 43 years.
Married for 45 years to his best friend, Laura, I have a daughter & son, & four grandchildren
Currently serving in my 27th year as mayor of The City of Greenleaf.
President of Treasure Valley Partnership for 2022. *
Small city advocate to the chairman of the Association of Idaho Cities Legislative Committee.
I have enjoyed living in Canyon County in an agricultural area. Staying connected to agriculture has been a joy in my life.
I am a business owner and employer, producing products that are sold around the world. Dealing with cash flow, payroll, and providing a flourishing environment for my employees.
I had the privilege of being the chairman of a non-profit Christian camping organization, working with a broad spectrum of talented individuals to provide a place of rest and rejuvenation for all ages and denominations.
I believe that being a good neighbor means giving back to the community and I find I do this best by being a public servant. I have held the office of Mayor for 27 years and would like the opportunity to serve the residents of Canyon County through the capacity of commissioner.
Family
I have been happily married to my best friend for over 45 years and we have two children who are married. We have 4 grandchildren.
We also own a fun, furry, four legged family member, Jack…an Irish Wolfhound!
I am an active member of a local congregation and also involved in the greater denomination organization in the Northwest.
I want to acknowledge that my country and the sacrifices made for it has allowed me to pursue my dreams. The right afforded to us through our constitution makes us a great nation.
A Thriving Career
Following a restart of Greenleaf City government in June 2004 I was appointed Mayor. Then I was reelected for five additional four year terms since.
All four Greenleaf City Council members and all city staff have fully encouraged me to run for County Commissioner and fully endorse me.
I have been a consistent proponent of emergency preparation and continue to encourage citizens of Greenleaf in how to shelter in place during an emergency. I currently work with Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), the Department of Homeland Security, and neighboring cities to educate the community on emergency preparedness issues in Canyon County.
I am an active member and officer of the Treasure Valley Partnership of Mayors and County Commissioners from Ada, Canyon and Owyhee Counties.
I have participated in the Lower Boise Watershed Council.
Experienced in working with many governmental agencies, i.e., Police, Prosecuting Attorneys, EPA, IDEQ, USDA-RD, SWDH, Lower Boise Watershed Council, Army Corps of Engineers, Golden-Gate Highway District as well as our Idaho State Representatives and Senators.
I actively work with neighboring cities to reduce overall costs and share workforce when possible.
As a current local mayor I take my duty to be transparent and accountable to the public extremely serious. I expect it not only of myself but of all the public servants under my direction.
A few concerns I am looking forward to addressing as your County Commissioner are…
Canyon County’s disparity between residential property taxes rising while other taxing categories, i.e. commercial/industrial, are stagnated or have fallen since 2017.
That commissioners administrate county government as efficiently and transparently as possible.
The unprecedented growth in Canyon County. (Where growth does not pay its way, I am an advocate for the existing taxpayer.)
Protecting and enhancing our agricultural community, and addressing water quality.
Run public meetings fairly and efficiently to bring a positive light on county government.
As mayor my core principles have been integrity and a high value of civil responsibilities, while treating everyone as fair as possible. I have demanded this not only of myself but my fellow city servants as well.
Finding solutions for our taxpayers on fixed incomes as well as our retired homeowner’s being hit with rising costs.