Bannock County Youth Development Center

Bannock County Youth Development Center

We had a great department update this week with Matt Olsen, Juvenile Probation Director. He shared with us some fantastic statistics about the successes they are having with the youth in our community. One of the bright spots of the department is the Bannock County...
Bannock County’s 2nd Amendment Resolution

Bannock County’s 2nd Amendment Resolution

I am proud to announce that today the Bannock County Commissioners approved a resolution giving some protection to 2nd Amendment rights. The resolution does not designate Bannock County as a sanctuary. It does give the County and the Sheriff’s department the...
Bannock County’s Economic Opportunity

Bannock County’s Economic Opportunity

In my recent Facebook survey, the number one issue in Bannock County was Economic Development. As you can see from the GDP chart below, we are in the top 10 counties in Idaho. But we have room to grow. Economic Development covers a couple of different areas. First and...

My Board of Equalization Experience

Last week we completed the Board of Equalization hearings. This was an interesting process that was misunderstood, frustrating, and maddening. Purpose of Board of Equalization According to Idaho Code 63-502 “The function of the board of equalization shall be...