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Kevin England Wins Reelection as Chubbuck Mayor

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John Crowder
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Chubbuck City Hall (Photo Credit: City of Chubbuck)

November 3, 2021

Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England (Photo credit: City of Chubbuck)

According to the unofficial election results, with 100% of precincts reporting, Kevin England has won reelection as mayor of Chubbuck.  England received 1315 votes (54.72%), defeating challenger Dan Heiner who received 1088 votes (45.28%).

In the other contested race in Chubbuck, Roger Hernandez retains Chubbuck City Council Seat 2 with 1286 votes (54.22%), defeating his opponent, Dave Hall, who received 1086 votes (45.78%).

Ryan S. Lewis, running unopposed, won Chubbuck City Council Seat 4 with 2205 votes (100%).

 

Deanna Judy Defeats Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board Chairman Dave Mattson for Zone 5 School Board Seat

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John Crowder
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November 3, 2021

With all precincts reporting, unofficial election results show Deanna Judy has defeated Pocatello-Chubbuck SD-25 School Board Chairman Dave Mattson for the Zone 5 School Board seat.

Judy received 2198 votes (56.34%) in the election against Mattson’s 1703 votes (43.66%).

In the other contested SD-25 School Board race, Heather Clarke received 1951 votes (57.55%) to defeat Clayton Armstrong, 1359 votes (40.09%) and Idaho S. Law, 80 votes (2.36%), winning the Zone 2 School Board seat.

Angie Oliver, who ran unopposed, will represent Zone 1.

 

Pocatello City Council Election: Status Quo Prevails

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John Crowder
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November 3, 2021

It looks like the status quo will be maintained on the Pocatello City Council, as the unofficial election results released last night show Brian Blad allies Linda Leeuwrik, Josh Mansfield, and Rick Cheatum have all won their respective races.

Running for Seat 4, first time candidate Josh Mansfield, the son of Pocatello Public Works Director Jeff Mansfield, won the seat with 4486 votes (42.98%).  Mansfield replaces Heidi Adamson, who did not run for reelection.  He defeated opponents Kathleen Lewis, who received 3821 votes (36.61%) and John C. Ruth who received 2131 votes (20.42%).

Linda Leeuwrik retained Seat 5, with 4831 votes (45.42%).  She defeated Bill Miller who received 3028 votes (28.47%) and Lydia Noble who received 2777 votes (26.11%).

Rick Cheatum had the most decisive win of the night, garnering 7093 votes (67.95%).  His only opponent in the race, James Bucci, received 3345 votes (32.05%).

 

Blad, Worley, Heading to Runoff Election for Pocatello Mayor

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John Crowder
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November 3, 2021

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad (photo credit: City of Pocatello website)

With 100% of precincts reporting, the unofficial election results for the Pocatello Mayor’s race held last night show that candidate David Worley, with 3745 votes (33.51%) will be facing incumbent Mayor Brian Blad in a runoff election.  Blad received 5162 votes (46.18%), failing to receive the majority of the votes cast that would have been required to avoid a runoff.  Council member Chris Stevens finished third with 2143 votes (19.17%).

The runoff election must be held within 30 days.  Bannock County Clerk Jason Dixon is expected to meet with the two candidates, Blad and Worley, sometime today to discuss the runoff process.  The election between the two, who will be the only candidates on the ballot, is expected to take place on or around November 30.

David Worley (Photo Credit: David Worley for Pocatello Mayor, FB)

 

You can learn more about the Blad campaign on his campaign Facebook page, here:

Brian Blad 4 Mayor, FB

You can learn more about the Worley campaign on his campaign Facebook page, here:

David Worley for Mayor, FB

 

 

Bryan Smith Raises $200,000+ & Receives 29 Idaho Legislative Endorsements in First 30 Days

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John Crowder
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(Bryan Smith for Congress Press Release, November 1, 2021)

Idaho Falls, ID – Conservative congressional candidate Bryan Smith raised over $200,000 in the first thirty days of his campaign.  Bryan Smith is challenging anti-Trump, career politician Congressman Mike Simpson in the Republican primary in Idaho’s second congressional district.

The Bryan Smith for Congress campaign has also received endorsements from 29 sitting Idaho state legislators.  Ron Crane, who served as Idaho’s State Treasurer for 20 years, is serving as the treasurer for the campaign.

“I am so thankful for the overwhelming support my campaign has received from the people of Idaho.  Our latest fundraising numbers and endorsements show the people of Idaho are ready for a change in Congress.  The voters of the second congressional district want a congressman that will fight to secure our borders, protect our elections, keep America first, and be our conservative voice in Washington,” says Bryan Smith.

Bryan Smith Endorsements

Rep. Heather Scott

Idaho House District 1-A State Representative

Rep. Sage Dixon

Idaho House District 1-B State Representative

Rep. Vito Barbieri

Idaho House District 2-A State Representative

Rep. Ron Mendive

Idaho House District 3-A State Representative

Rep. Tony Wisniewski

Idaho House District 3-B State Representative

Rep. Brandon Mitchell

Idaho House District 5-A State Representative

Rep. Mike Kingsley

Idaho House District 6-B State Representative

Rep. Charlie Shepherd

Idaho House District 7-B State Representative

Rep. Terry Gestrin

Idaho House District 8-A State Representative

Rep. Dorothy Moon

Idaho House District 8-B State Representative

Rep. Judy Boyle

Idaho House District 9-B State Representative

Rep. Tammy Nichols

Idaho House District 11-B State Representative

Rep. Bruce Skaug

Idaho House District 12-A State Representative

Rep. Brent Crane

Idaho House District 13-A State Representative

Rep. Ben Adams

Idaho House District 13-B State Representative

Rep. Gayann DeMordaunt

Idaho House District 14-B State Representative

Rep. Joe Palmer

Idaho House District 20-A State Representative

Rep. James Holtzclaw

Idaho House District 20-B State Representative

Rep. Greg Ferch

Idaho House District 21-B State Representative

Rep. John Vander Woude

Idaho House District 22-A State Representative

Rep. Jason Monks

Idaho House District 22-B State Representative

Rep. Randy Armstrong

Idaho House District 28-A State Representative

Rep. Julianne Young

Idaho House District 31-B State Representative

Rep. Chad Christensen

Idaho House District 32-B State Representative

Rep. Barbara Ehardt

Idaho House District 33-A State Representative

Rep. Ron Nate

Idaho House District 34-B State Representative

Rep. Karey Hanks

Idaho House District 35-A State Representative

Sen. Regina Bayer

Idaho Senate District 21

Sen. Christy Zito

Idaho Senate District 23

Bryan Smith is a hard-nosed political outsider who will fight for Idahoan’s conservative values in Congress.  He is the real conservative Republican running for Idaho’s second congressional district.  He is running against career politician and anti-Trump Washington insider Mike Simpson.  Bryan and his wife live in Idaho Falls.

 

Brady Chapel Open House Slated for Veterans Day

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John Crowder
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(City of Pocatello Press Release, November 1, 2021)

A Pocatello landmark will again be open to the public Veterans Day.

The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is hosting an open house at Brady Chapel, located in Mountain View Cemetery, Thursday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  At the event, HPC members will provide tours and information about the nearly century-old structure.

“The open house will provide an opportunity for the community to visit and learn more about the Brady Chapel and the current efforts to restore and preserve this local icon,” said Jim Anglesey, City of Pocatello Staff Liaison to the HPC.  “The event will include a special presentation and musical tribute at 1 p.m. that honors the Civil War and Spanish American War veterans interred at Mountain View Cemetery.”

The group is raising funds to restore Brady Chapel ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2022 with the Brady Chapel Centennial Campaign, and donations will be accepted at the open house.  “Support from the community is crucial to preserving the Brady Chapel,” Anglesey said.  “In doing so, we hope the Chapel may be used and enjoyed by the public for generations to come.”

Those who can’t attend the open house but would like to donate to the effort can find more information at bit.ly/2S8UIam.

Brady Chapel was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922 and was constructed by the family of former Idaho Governor and Senator James Brady following his death.  Built in a French Gothic Revival style, the Chapel was designed by renowned architect Frank Paradice.  In the 1970s, Brady Chapel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information on Brady Chapel, visit pocatello.us/171/Brady-Chapel, and more on the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission can be found at pocatello.us/255/Historic-Preservation-Commission.

Brady Chapel is not accessible to all persons.  Program access accommodations may be provided with three (3) days’ advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.us; 208.234.6248 or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.

Deanna Judy for SD-25 School Board

 

Public Hearing on Potential Use of Forgone Balance of $700K in Subsequent Years on Pocatello City Council Agenda for Thursday, November 4 Meeting

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John Crowder
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City of Pocatello City Hall

November 1, 2021

The agenda for the Pocatello City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 4, has been released.

Included on the agenda is a public hearing, “…to receive comments from the public regarding the proposal to reserve the forgone amount for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $707,927.00 for potential use in subsequent years as described in Idaho Code §63-802.  Following the public hearing, Council may wish to adopt a resolution to reserve the forgone amount of $707,927.00 for potential use in subsequent years in accordance with Idaho Code §63-802.  (Legislative Public Hearing)”

The city Council meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 N. 7th Avenue, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

You can view the agenda for the meeting, here:  Pocatello City Council Agenda, November 4, 2021

 

Letter Writer Ben Gregersen: “Stop Raising Taxes and Fees on Poor People”

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John Crowder
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November 1, 2021

Dear Editor,

I’ve been involved in Republican Party politics for a long time and a lot of people have been asking for my opinion on the upcoming election.  I’m writing this letter to the editor to help answer that question for some people who want to know.

As many of you know, Pocatello’s taxes, utility fees, and building fees are way too high for a small town like ours.  The reality is that the high taxes and fees in this community are only hurting poor and middle-class people.  We really don’t have millionaires and billionaires in Pocatello.  The top 1% of income earners are just not anywhere to be found in Pocatello.  The people living in the highland high school area would be considered middle class citizens anywhere else in the country.  It’s past time for City Hall to wake up and realize that their tax and spending increases are mostly hurting poor people.  The vast majority of Pocatello citizens are living below the poverty line.  These politicians at City Hall are robbing the poor to grow the government.

If you agree with me that the City of Pocatello needs to stop raising taxes and fees on poor people, please join me in voting for David Worley for Mayor, Bill Miller, John Ruth, and Rick Cheatum for City Council.  These are the only conservative candidates on the ballot for Pocatello City Hall.  I know that these individuals can accomplish great things together for our City.

Ben Gregersen, Pocatello

 

Gov. Little Joins Lawsuit Challenging Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors

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John Crowder
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(Idaho Governor’s Office Press Release, October 29, 2021)

Governor Brad Little (Official Photo)

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he joined a multistate lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14042, also known as the federal contractor vaccine mandate.

Biden’s Executive Order 14042 requires employees of federal contractors be fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021, with few exceptions.

“President Biden’s federal contractor vaccine mandate not only harms Idaho workers and businesses that partner with the federal government, but it forces states to implement Biden mandates that are without legal precedent.  Tens of millions in university research dollars are at stake.  This is coercive federal overreach, and it must be stopped,” Governor Little said.

The Idaho Office of the State Board of Education is also party to the lawsuit on behalf of Idaho universities.  The universities could lose up to $89 million in existing federal contracts, much of which involves important research.

Idaho’s participation in the suit was facilitated by Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and his office.

Georgia, Utah, Alabama, Kansas, South Carolina, and West Virginia also joined the lawsuit. Florida filed a similar challenge this week.

In addition, Governor Little wrote a letter to President Biden today urging him to halt implementation of the federal contractor vaccine mandate because it harms Idaho businesses.

“Many Idaho businesses of all sizes engage in contracts with the federal government to provide products and services that ensure our country can function properly.  Now, business owners who pursued the American dream and worked to fill important needs for our nation are being coerced into policing your vaccine mandates,” Governor Little wrote.  “Some of these Idaho contractors have been in longstanding business relationships with the federal government, and changing their contracts midstream forces them to choose between losing their employees or giving up their business.  It is just plain wrong.”

View Governor Little’s letter to President Biden here.

 

City of Pocatello Calendar, Week of November 1-5, 2021

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John Crowder
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(City of Pocatello Press Release, October 29, 2021)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1

No Meetings Scheduled

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Polling Location
8:00 a.m., Council Chambers

Site Plan Review
1:30 p.m., Iwamizawa Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Whitman & Hayes Pre-Bid Meeting
2:00 p.m., Paradice Conference Room

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4

City Council Clarification Meeting
5:30 p.m., Council Chambers

City Council Meeting
6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5

No Meetings Scheduled

Deanna Judy for SD-25 School Board

 

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