2010 Response-GENERAL

Jeremy Boggess

Idaho State Senate District 4

2010 – Idaho Prosperity Fund Response

WWW.JEREMY4IDAHO.COM

jboggess@bossig.com

(208) 651-7876

1) Why Am I Running for Office?

I am concerned for our current safety, sustainability and progress for the future. I am tired of those who would put others/community at risk for personal gain. My supporters and I are not only concerned with the present, but also what problems future generations will inherit from what we do or don’t do today. We must accept personal responsibility for the future. I truly have the need to make a difference and it bothers me deeply that I cannot do more. I will be creating advisory committees from various parts of the political spectrum to assist me in writing legislation.

We need practical working solutions that have results now. However, we cannot have short-term gain in exchange for long-term stability. We need to look for long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes that otherwise put communities at risk for personal gain.

Let us create self-sufficiency for everyone and make opportunities for younger generations that may be out of reach for them. Let us make sure everyone has an equal chance to not only explore their full potential, but help their community as well.

2 & 3) Three-priority issues and some actions:

     PUBLIC SAFETY - Stronger enforcement and prosecution for sexual offenses and violent crimes (especially those committed against children, elderly and for domestic/dating violence). Enact certain one-strike laws & eliminate “Statute of Limitations” on these crimes. More rehabilitation opportunities for non-offenders to become productive members of society.

     JOB - ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES and ENERGY INDEPENDENCE - RECYCLED RESOURCES – For the Idaho economy to recover, we cannot wait for the national economy to recover. We must start here at home. There are many resources right here in our community that goes unutilized that could provide valuable jobs. Start using more Idaho made products in public and non-public areas within our state. Increase all forms of Idaho exports.

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

• Energy: Open and increase access to state areas, and allow non-state entities more ability to build renewable energy and renewable fuel projects. Expedite renewable energy and renewable fuel projects. Make it easier for private individuals to produce larger amounts of this right here in Idaho. This would create local jobs and protect the environment by providing for energy demands that would otherwise be filled by fossil fuels.

• Manufacturing:  Spokane, Washington is only 32 miles from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; even taking in population density (per population) they have a stronger manufacturing base even with Washington’s’ stricter state regulations. We need updated policies that encourage 21^st Century and take in account a competitive world market. I believe Education of a worker base has much to do with this. Reduce “red tape” and the hoops that individuals have to jump through to produce or manufacture materials or products made from recycled materials (from metals to wood/paper products to plastic products). There are many family saw mills going out of business that could be producing press board, paper, etc. (plus many more). Renewable Energy projects are being currently hampered by out-of-date state regulations. Electric and hybrid autos are the wave and there are small innovative companies here in Idaho, but the state regulations are built for products relating to fossil fuels.

• Tourism: Tourism is a very important moneymaker in District 4. With the down turn in the economy, people look forward to vacationing and recreating closer to home, or more toward a naturalist type vacationing. I will be promoting our state as a vacationing spot to influx money.

     EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES - Fact: higher educational level often equates 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. If we wish our children to compete effectively in the world of tomorrow, we need to devote more resources to our childrens futures. A proper education is the best offense to break the “Cycle of Poverty”. Reduce state cuts in funding and encourage the State of Idaho’s tax responsibility. We cannot place undue burdens on existing local property taxpayers. - Receiving my education in Idaho, I know we need to improve our educational opportunities in Idaho. We need to give all Idahoans something more to look forward to than living paycheck to paycheck. We need to create education and/or training opportunities to create future self-reliance.

4) Endorsements and Contributors: None at this time early in campaign.

5) Perception of Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry: I have not had much experience with the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry.

Thank you,

Jeremy P. Boggess

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Jeremy Boggess

Idaho State Senate District 4

2010 – Idaho Prosperity Fund Biography

WWW.JEREMY4IDAHO.COM

jboggess@bossig.com

(208) 651-7876

Political Party: INDEPENDENT 

Years of Residence in Jurisdiction: 

I grew-up in Northern Idaho and later graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High.  

Educational Background:

6/89 - Coeur d’ Alene High School (Coeur d’ Alene, Id)

6/92 - Boise State University - Associate of Science/Marketing Mid-Management (+1 year finance) (Boise, Id)

12/98 - Lewis-Clark State College - Bachelors of Science/Business Administration (Coeur d’ Alene, Id)

Community Involvement:

I am the North Idaho Pickens Plan District Leader (U.S. made energy). A member of the Panhandle Coalition Steering Committee, SD271-School Policy Review Board, and a member of the Panhandle Electric Vehicle Association. 

Employment History:

1988 - 1994 Various PT. High school and College Jobs

5/94 - 9/97 - K B Toys (FR. Toy Liquidator's) - Sales Associate - Post Falls, Idaho

4/94 - 9/98 - Self-Employed (Sales) - North Idaho

3/99 - 1/00 - Gentry Finance - Collections/Process Loans - Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

1/00 - 7/00 - Various - Telemarketing Representative - Seattle, Washington

7/00 - 10/03 - Western Wireless Corp. - Customer Service-Issaquah, Washington

3/04 - Present - Self-Employed (Sales) - North Idaho

5/05 - 9/05 - Care Now Agency - Caregiver - Sagle, Idaho

9/05 - Present - August Home Health - Caregiver - Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 

Thank you,

Jeremy P. Boggess

2010 Response-PRIMARY

CANDIDATE NAME: Jeremy Boggess

OFFICE SOUGHT: Idaho State Senate District 4 

(1) Why Am I Running for Office? I am concerned for our future, country, society and world. I am also concerned for our current safety, sustainability and progress for the future. My supporters and I are not only concerned with the present, but also what problems future generations will inherit from what we do or don’t do today. I truly have the need to make a difference and it bothers me deeply that I cannot do more.

We need practical working solutions that have results now. However, we cannot have short-term gain in exchange for long-term stability. We need to look for long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes, that otherwise put communities at risk for personal gain.

Let us create self-sufficiency for everyone and make opportunities for younger generations that may be out of reach for them. Let us make sure everyone has an equal chance to not only explore their full potential, but help their community as well. 

(2 – 3) Critical Issues Facing Idaho: There are many important issues facing Idaho. If I were to only pick a few they would be: 

• JOB CREATION: Creating jobs to get us out of our economic slump is not going to be done by one “Magic Solution” but by “Nickels and Dimes”. 20 jobs here or 30 jobs there do add-up. We need to encourage businesses to come to Idaho. More importantly, we need to make it easier for entrepreneurs, small business, and self-employed to do business in our own state. One example locally in our area is House Bill 393 concerning Distilled Sprits tasting much like they do with wine tasting. This bill was defeated.

• STATE REVENUE: We need to create revenue from other than increased taxes and fees. This again is not going to come from one solution but a lot of little ideas too numerous to list here. Some might include opening public areas to additional leasing opportunities, increasing Idaho exports, stop selling our state assets so cheaply, and stop wasting our taxes that we are already collecting.

• SEX OFFENDER LAWS: Vigorously campaign for stronger legislative mandates requiring a minimum of a life sentence, without the chance of parole for: Sexual Crimes Committed Against Children, Child Molestation, Pedophilia, Forcible Rape and Premeditated Murder. Continue to work on laws to eliminate all Statutes of Limitations on these crimes. Stronger sentencing mandates, extend prosecuting, extend discloser laws on offenders, and increase restraining orders for convicted sexual and violent offenders, especially against children. We need to have stricter penalties for knowingly and not reporting abuse, neglect, sexual crimes and harboring perpetrators. Continue pursing stronger minimum prison sentencing for out of state and in state sexual offenders that do not register.

• RENEWABLE ENERGY: Idaho has untapped economic potentials, if we only would allow them to flourish. One Example: This session Senate Bill S1273 that would have added to existing law to provide an expedited permitting process from the state and local governments for renewable energy projects. This bill would have created an estimated 300 jobs immediately with no state fiscal impact. This bill was defeated.

(4) I do not have any major endorsements at this time that have publicly expressed interest so early in the election. 

(5) I have not had much experience with IACI. However, I have filled out previous questionnaires last election.

Background:

Growing-up in Northern Idaho in the Silver Valley and later Coeur d’ Alene, I know the need for fulfillment, hope and promise that is needed in our area and the need for a stronger presence in the Idaho legislation. Often a southern run legislature overlooks the concerns and needs of our area. Let our area be a stronger voice in our legislation. We need to have more local influence in policies across our state. A future must be guaranteed to all.

 After graduating from Coeur d’ Alene High School I paid my own way through college with various jobs and much needed grants. I was the only male of my immediate family to graduate high school. I have an Associate of Science in Marketing/Mid-Management from Boise State University and one year of majoring in finance. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College here in Coeur d’ Alene.

 I have extended family and friends that are/were employed from the mining, timber and construction industry to others involved in environmental activities. I have grown to understand both points of view and their mindsets. This has given me the ability to find common ground. Often, I have been recruited to break stalemates. Both sides of an argument are not mutually exclusive and can be mutually beneficial. Butting heads only slows down progress. Running as an Independent I believe I can gain the trust and confidence of many moderates on both sides of the issues to accomplish goals that are commonly agreed upon and much needed, but hampered by party politics and extremists on both sides. Trust is very important to me and I will make every effort to represent you effectively.