It’s election time in Idaho —no, these are off-year elections, which means only the most dedicated folks are running for office. Even more dedicated are the voters who will study the issues and take time to vote during the so-called ‘off-year elections.’
The cities of Nampa, Garden City, and Caldwell will elect mayors; only the Caldwell mayor is running for reelection. Caldwell is an interesting watch given the number of controversies and lawsuits filed over the last four years.
Another big issue Idaho voters face every voting cycle is funding Idaho schools. Local school districts continue to solicit citizen support for tax increases. School administrators will lobby, pointing out the need for infrastructure, salaries, improvements, and the list goes on and on…