Candidate Profile-Brad Little

Birth date:  Feb. 14, 1954

Profession:  Rancher/Small Business Owner

Educational background:  Bachelor of Science, Agri-Business from the University of Idaho

Public service (elected or appointed offices):  Lieutenant Governor for two years, State Senator for 10 years

Community service (service clubs, nonprofit boards, etc.):  Previous Vice Chairman of the Idaho Community Foundation, Past Vice Chairman of the Emmett School Foundation, Past Chairman of the Idaho Foundation for Excellence in Education, Past Chairman of the Idaho Wool Growers Association, Past Chairman of the Idaho Business Week, 

How many years as a resident of your city:  56

Marital status:  Married to Teresa Little

Family: Two sons – David & Kelsey Little, Adam & Angela Little

Hobbies: Hunting and spending time with family

Why are you running for office? 

It is rewarding to improve the quality of life and increase economic opportunities for Idahoans.

What do you see as the three biggest issues you’ll face? 

Enhancing economic prosperity, presiding over the Idaho State Senate and assisting the Governor in all tasks he may assign.

 If elected, what steps will you take to resolve these issues?

  Creating job opportunities and pursuing economic advantages has always been a priority of mine.  I will work hard to create economic prosperity and good career opportunities throughout Idaho through initiatives such as Governor Otter’s Project 60.  This is a great tool to help bring viable business to the state.  I will work as hard as I can to fulfill the constitutional role of the Lieutenant Governor as a fair and efficient President of the Senate and will work with the Governor and Legislature to enhance every opportunity available to get our state back on track.  

 What specific skills or experience qualify you for this job? 

As a lifelong Idahoan I have gained many experiences and skills as a rancher and small business owner.  My service to and leadership in: the Idaho Community Foundation, Idaho Woolgrowers and Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry has given me a broad sense of issues throughout Idaho.  I have served as Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor over the past two years and served for 10 years in the Idaho State Senate.  

 Why should voters elect you, rather than an opponent? 

My experience as a leader in agriculture, business, education, and the legislature.  My appreciation and understanding of Idaho gained from a lifetime of living, working and raising a family here.