We need to return Woodward to Idaho Senate seat

As residents of the Bonners Ferry community, we have known Jim Woodward throughout most of his life. He is an exemplary individual in both his personal and public life. Jim is currently running to recapture his seat as Idaho State Senator for Legislative District 1.

While in the State Legislature, Jim served on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, which sets budgets for all state agencies; the Senate Education Committee, which makes policy for the state K12 and higher education systems; and as the vice chair of the Transportation Committee. These assignments are key to the well-being of our community and every other community in the state.

During his four years in office, Jim also served as Chairman of the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs and on the following: the Leadership in Nuclear Engineering Commission, the Natural Resources Interim Committee, the Property Tax Study Committee, and the Cybersecurity Task Force. His focus was to solve the problems facing the residents of Idaho in their daily lives. He read and researched bills up for consideration and weighed their soundness to avoid incurring unintended consequences on his constituents if passed. He then sought feedback from his constituents before deciding how he would vote.

Jim is concerned about all residents of District 1, not just those whose narrow political focus works to diminish the number who can participate in a free election, as we experienced in the recent move to a Caucus from a Primary election in the Presidential race.

Apathy in the primary election can have disastrous results, as we saw in the 2022 election. Whether voting absentee, early, or in person, vote for Jim Woodward. Return him to the Idaho State Senate where he served us well.

DAVID and BRENDA WALTER

Bonners Ferry