The views expressed on this website are the personal thoughts and views of Jeff Hough and do not reflect an official position of the Bannock County Commissioners.
Bannock County is a great place to live and raise a family. Its future is bright and the county is in a good position to take advantage of opportunity.
I believe we can do better.
Bannock County is set for major growth in the upcoming years. I believe we should be proactive in getting ready for that growth. We need to look for ways to keep property taxes in check while providing necessary services. We need creativity and a spirit of cooperation.
I believe I can help with that.
Meet Commissioner Jeff Hough
Raised in McCammon, Jeff grew up living the rural lifestyle with a father who owned and operated a small business for nearly 50 years. After graduating from Marsh Valley High School he attended ISU where he earned a BA in Finance which allowed him to work for the JR Simplot Company, US Robotics, and 3 Com as a financial analyst.
Jeff brings a varied business background to the Commissioner’s office. He spent several years working for Idaho State University in the Workforce Training Department. Additionally, he spent time as the regional Economic Developer in the Magic Valley which is where he gained a passion for economic development.
Prior to running for office, he owned and operated his own small business doing digital marketing. As part of that business, he was able to help numerous candidates get elected to political office in Idaho. He was appointed to serve as County Commissioner in July 2020 and has enjoyed learning about politics from the inside.
Jeff enjoys Mountain Biking and is the Race Director for the annual Pocatello Fall Ultra, a 100k mountain bike race. He referees high school football and basketball and lifts weights. He and his wife Debbie have been married for 33 years and have 4 kids and 5 grandkids.
His favorite quote is from Walt Whitman and is, “Be curious, not judgemental.”
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Issues
Property Taxes
I will work to keep property taxes in check and fight against unfunded state mandates.
Communication
I will create system of communication with the public to provide greater transparency.
Relationships
I will work to maintain good relationships within the county departments.
Citizen Concerns in the County
Latest News
Bannock County Energy Generation Project Moratorium
By Jeff Hough October 12, 2023This week, the Bannock County Commissioners put a 180-day moratorium on all large-scale energy production projects on private land within the County. We modeled our moratorium after one created by Twin Falls County. Currently, Bannock...
Idaho Property Tax Presentation
During the 2021 Idaho Association of Clerks and Commissioners conference, we were given the following presentation on property taxes in the State of Idaho. The presentation was given by Alan Dornfest, the Property Tax Policy Bureau Chief. The presentation outlines...
Commissioner Jeff Hough
I am the Commissioner for District 2 in Bannock County, Idaho, a traditional conservative Republican.
Yesterday was a busy day! Many of us don’t realize the amount of work going on behind the scenes to prepare for emergencies. This is one of those quiet groups working to be prepared.
Thanks to Wes Jones (Bannock County Emergency Management Director) and to all those who taught and participated.
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This is so important
These guys and how they run that team are amazing. We are blessed to have such a good team.
A heartfelt Thank You to this group of individuals for being willing to serve the community. The commission interviewed all of the candidates, and each of these gentlemen, have a great vision for our snowmobile trails.
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I was grateful to be able to present Highland High School with a proceeds check from our Ian Munsick concert to help with their rebuild. A big shout out to Ian for being willing to help out and donate to the cause.PRESS RELEASE: Bannock County and Ian Munsick gift portion of concert ticket sales to Highland High School restoration
POCATELLO, Idaho – Bannock County and country music artist Ian Munsick are donating a portion of concert ticket sales to help restore Highland High School.
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Bannock County Commissioners presented a check for more than $6,600 to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 to be used for the restoration of Highland High School.
The money comes from ticket sales for Munsick’s concert at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre in June 2023. Munsick and Bannock County agreed to donate $1 for each ticket sold, resulting in a total donation of $6,628.
“We’re glad that this money will go back into the community and will benefit generations to come. It may be a small gift compared to the amount of work needed at Highland, but every little bit counts,” said Jeff Hough, Bannock County Commissioner.
“We continue to be grateful to businesses and organizations like Bannock County and Ian Munsick for stepping up to support Highland High School as we work to determine the best path forward to restoring Highland as a fully functioning high school for our community of staff and learners,” said Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25.
Highland High School’s music departments, gymnasium, and cafeteria were destroyed in a fire in April 2023.
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