2008 Response

Name: Jeremy P. Boggess

Business/Professions, titles, positions: Self-Employed (Sales), Sales Associate, Collections/Process Loans, Telemarketing, Customer Service, Caregiver

Political Background/experience: Since moving back to Coeur d’ Alene in early of 2004 I have been attending various public meetings to listen to the people of Coeur d’ Alene whenever I can. I also ran for State Senate in 2006. This has made me known among the community and given me a unique perspective. Together we can give younger generations opportunities that may be out of reach for them. A future must be guaranteed and equal to all. I am concerned for the path of our future, country, society and world. I am tired of those who would put others/community at risk for personal gain. Let us seriously look for long-term solutions. Let us create advisory committees from all parts of the political spectrum. We are not alone in our actions. We must accept personal responsibility for the future.

Education: 6/92 - Boise State University - Associate of Science/Marketing Mid-Management (+1 year finance); 12/98 - Lewis-Clark State College - Bachelors of Science/Business Administration

Support - In our rush to develop we must ask ourselves where is the food for the next meal going to come from.

Support - I support some conservation easements as long as the environmental principle is not diminished.

Support - Water will be much more needed and fought over resource of the future.

No Opinion - There are good points and bad points.

Oppose - I believe in democracy and a simple majority. The rights of the minority and the ability to challenge if they believe they are actually in the majority.

No Opinion - Coming from North Idaho I may not know their true effects on the people of Southern Idaho.

I Support: Solar, Ethanol, Geothermal, Biodiesel, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric & all clean and/or renewable energy. I do not support fossil fuels. I do not support Nuclear but acknowledge its’ need ONLY as a last resort.

Support - If we do not establish our rights in a court of law today someone else will tomorrow.

No Opinion - First we need to eliminate waste and restructure before raising taxes or fees. Then, it may be a small combination of all.

         PUBLIC SAFETY - Stronger enforcement and prosecution for all sexual offenses (including one strike laws) and violent crimes (especially crimes committed against children/elderly and domestic/dating violence) - eliminate all Statutes of Limitations on these crimes. More rehabilitation opportunities for non-violent crimes and offenders to become productive members of society.

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE - Establishing Idaho (new industries) to be at the forefront of supplying and developing alternative resources for the future. Establish alternative energy resources and industries for economic, environmental, and national stability and security.

EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - It is a fact that the higher the educational level a child has the further they will go in life often equating to a higher quality of life. I do not believe in handouts, however, a hand-up needs to be genuine and equally given to all. We need to devote more resources to our children’s futures if we wish them to compete effectively in the world of tomorrow. A proper education is the best offense to break the “Cycle of Poverty”. Prevent state cuts in funding and encourage the State of Idaho’s tax responsibility in education instead of placing the burden onto local property taxpayers.