Bonner County Republican Meet & Greet for Endorsed Republican Candidates

I am running for Idaho House Seat 1A because North Idaho deserves strong, conservative, Republican representation. I am a patriotic American; a lifetime Republican who will support the Republican platform, positively impact the future of Idaho, and ensure that every voice is heard. Every two years, Idahoans have the opportunity to reflect on where their elected leaders are taking them, and make course corrections when necessary. I believe that my opponent, Mark Sauter (no relation) is taking us on a path toward liberalism, which is apparent if you search his voting record. In the 2025 Legislative Session, Mark voted with the Democrats more than 83% of the time.

The top issues I plan to address are:

*Tax Relief - Fiscal Responsibility - State Spending

I consider Grocery Tax repeal as a baby step, and the elimination of Property Tax as a giant leap. I do believe that a Property Tax reduction is in order, and that a complete elimination is possible in the near future.

State spending has become reckless, wasteful and disproportional. The State budget has grown by roughly 60% in the last 6 years. Moving money between categories is not a plan. Stopping the pattern of growing government should be the goal.

*Illegal Immigration - Problems and Solutions

We feed, clothe, house, educate and medicate illegal aliens with our tax dollars! 57% of illegals are using welfare in one way or another compared to 37% of American citizens.

We have crowding in our facilities:

*Schools

*Jails

*Medical facilites

It’s highly probable that the illegals are responsible for our housing shortage and prices.

We are supposed to be funneling our resources to our own citizens who are truly needy. We may feel safe up here in North Idaho, but no one is immune from the effects of millions of migrants who have come here illegally.

*Education
We must protect children from harm and danger in every form. I would never vote to allow inappropriate books in the children’s area of a library. I will stand firm against the transgender agenda, making sure that children receive actual gender affirmation, that the gender they were born as, is PERFECT, and that God did not make a mistake.
I support education in all its’ forms, whether private, public, or home school, and I strongly stand for the rights of parents to make wise choices pertaining to their children.