HELP ME SUPPORT CONSERVATIVE IDEALS IN IDAHO FALLS! 

Leadership is often described with words like prestige, power, and position. But that isn’t how I define it. To me, leadership can be described in one word – service. I look forward to serving the people of Idaho Falls, and putting Idaho Falls...First.  Leadership is about results, and I pledge to continue to develop legislation that will benefit our community, uphold our timeless values, and preserve our liberties.

What are the issues that I am passionate about?

Strengthening Education

As someone who has spent a number of years working in education, I genuinely understand the challenges that we face as a state and will continue to confront them responsibly.

• Continue to support local school districts building projects, bonds, and levees. 
• Continue to support teachers and others working in our schools.
• Prepare our students for a changing workforce that will require post-secondary education.
• Introduce programs in our schools that address mental health issues in our state (ie: Hope Squad).

Jeff and Chanin want to work closely with law enforcement and local schools to decrease suicide levels in our state.

Revitalizing our Economy

A strong job market is the product of a healthy and vibrant business community. The government must trust in the free market, and minimize the burden of taxation and regulation.

• Support legislation that is business-friendly and encourages free-market policies.
• Create policies that support job growth and the ability to keep Idahoans at work.
• Minimize taxation and intrusive government regulation.

Maintaining the Proper Role of Government

I believe that each facet of government must operate within the sphere of influence for which it was intended.

• The Federal government should provide protection, not direction.
• Execute State government duties as outlined in the State Constitution.
• Govern whenever possible at the community level.

Encouraging Support for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
The INL is an incredible asset to our state and the city of Idaho Falls.  

• Explore opportunities for funding support for INL and it's contractors.
  
• Encourage research and development initiatives.
• Leverage Idaho's resources in ways that smartly benefit the INL's projects.

I consider it a great honor and grave responsibility to represent your interests – it’s not something I take lightly.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your concerns, questions, or ideas.

Sincerely,

Jeff Thompson

Idaho Falls . . . First!