Candidate Profile-State Senate Dist. 4-Jeremy P. Boggess (I)
Birth date: 03/01/1971
Profession: Mixed
Educational Background: Bachelors of Science (Business Administration) — Lewis-Clark State Collegel Associate of Science (Marketing/Mid-Management) * Majored in Finance my 1st year before changing majors — Boise State University
Current Community Involvement: Audience participant in various town hall and community meetings. Not limited to Kootenai Environmental Alliance Lunch and Learn, North Idaho Tea Party Patriot, CdA City Hall etc.; Pickens Plan District Leader, promoting American-made and found energy; Events Coordinator for Panhandle Electric Vehicle Association; School District 271 - Policy Advisory Committee; Advocacy Chair for North Idaho Relay For Life (Conquering Cancer).
How many years as a resident of your city: Grew up in Northern Idaho, CdA High graduate, 12 years combined Coeur d’Alene city resident.
Marital status: Single
Family: Many extended family members in the area
1. Why are you running for office?
I feel this is something that I have to do. I see things slipping between our fingers and it concerns me. I grew up in Idaho and have seen many opportunities that Idaho is missing out on for years. When I was a child growing up in Northern Idaho we never had to lock our doors at night.
2. What do you see as the three biggest issues you’ll face?
Revenue Creation: We are still facing many economic hurdles in Idaho. We need to create revenue.
Public Safety: We tend to be too easy on violent crime. We spend too much on housing non-violent crime (there are other cheaper, community, and long-lasting solutions).
Health Insurance: Open our state to more competition and free market to bring prices down.
3. If elected what steps will you take to resolve these issues?
Revenue Creation: We are still facing many economic hurdles in Idaho. We need to create more than just one-time revenues. Explore ideas that have never been explored before. There are many economic opportunities that we are missing out on from manufacturing, energy generation, exports, and promotion of tourism. We cannot continue to pursue the same ideas and expect different outcomes.
Public Safety: We tend to be too easy on violent crime. Judges and county parole officers hands are tied by the state. We spend too much on housing non-violent criminals. Some Examples: Instead of housing/feeding non-violent criminals: Require community service and enrolment in more efficient community training/support programs that teach/encourage self-sufficiency over inefficient state programs. Encourage County run Misdemeanor Probation.
Health Insurance: Most debate about healthcare is on the federal level as well as our state level concerning HealthCare Exchanges. One thing that gets over looked is allowing and encouraging more and different insurance agencies to compete in Idaho. Allow consumers more choices than just a few insurance companies that are allowed or encouraged to operate in Idaho.
4. What specific skills or experience qualify you for this job?
I attend meetings and am able to gather/utilize knowledge from groups who may be perceived belonging to a specific party. Some from a specific party may not be able attend these meetings without being viewed as objective. You don t have to completely agree but it s important to truly know them. Two seemingly apposing ideas can have similar goals and directions.
5. Why should voters elect you rather than opponent?
I have a drive that will not allow me to quit. I will not stop and will put the citizens of Idaho before personal interests. I will get the best for Idaho citizens and plan on hitting the ground running . I will be able to find and hunt down those opportunities that may not be out of reach.