After thoughtful consideration of candidate interviews and questionnaire responses, Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is pleased to announce the following candidate endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election in Gem County.
Gem County Assessor — Hollie Ann Strang
Gem County Clerk — Shelly Tilton
Gem County Treasurer — Megan Keene
Boise Regional REALTORS® recently expanded association benefits such as issue and political advocacy to REALTORS® in Gem County.
“Each year, we endorse and support qualified candidates who understand the housing industry and recognize the importance of investing in our communities,” said Gary Salisbury, 2018 President of Boise Regional REALTORS® and senior sales consultant with Equity Northwest Real Estate.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. For information on the candidates, registration, and where to vote, please visit idahovotes.gov or gemcounty.org/elections. Visit BRR’s website to see BRR’s Ada County endorsements. For information regarding these local endorsements, please contact Soren Dorius, BRR Director of Government Affairs, at 208-947-7237 or soren@boirealtors.com.
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BRR’s Public Policy Committee extends invitations to all candidates running for office in Ada and Gem County, and the municipalities and agencies within each county. Candidates interested in being interviewed share their views on housing, private property rights, education, transportation, and other issues affecting the community. From there, the Public Policy Committee, made up of volunteer REALTORS®, provides a list of recommended endorsements which are reviewed and approved by BRR’s Board of Directors.
Information about statewide races is available on the Idaho REALTORS® website at idahorealtors.com/your-voice-counts-important-voting-resources, or through the Idaho REALTORS® Government Affairs Director, Max Pond. He can be reached at 208-342-3585 or mpond@idahorealtors.com.
Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR), is a 501(c)6 trade association, representing more than 4,500 real estate professionals throughout the Boise Region. Established in 1920, BRR is the largest local REALTOR® association in the state of Idaho, helping members achieve real estate success through ethics, professionalism, and connections. BRR has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Intermountain MLS (IMLS) and the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
