After thorough consideration of candidate questionnaires and virtual and in-person interview responses, Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is pleased to announce the following candidate endorsements in Ada, Gem, and Elmore counties:
- Boise City Council Seat 1 – Luci Willits
- Boise City Council Seat 3 – Greg MacMillan
- Boise City Council Seat 5 – Holli Woodings
- Meridian City Council 2 – Joe Borton
- Meridian City Council 4 – Treg Bernt
- Meridian City Council 6 – Luke Cavener
- Eagle City Council Open Seat – Melissa Gindlesperger
- Eagle City Council Open Seat – Helen Russell
- Kuna City Council Open Seat – Tyson Garten
- Star City Council Seat 3 – Kevan Wheelock
- Star City Council Seat 4 – David Hershey
- Garden City Mayor – John Evans
- Garden City, City Council Seat – Teresa Jorgensen
- Emmett City Council Open Seat – Steve Nebeker
- Mountain Home City Council Open Seat – Daniel Brennan
“If elected, these individuals will be making crucial decisions impacting cities in Ada, Gem, and Elmore counties for years to come, so interviewing and getting to know the candidates is one of the most important aspects of our advocacy program,” said Jeff Wills, 2021 President of BRR. “Candidates must demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of the housing, growth, and transportation issues important to REALTORS® and property owners. The candidates we are endorsing meet those qualifications and understand the importance of private property rights, managing growth, and the vital role REALTORS® play in the local economy and community.”
BRR’s Public Policy Committee, comprised of volunteer members of the association, invited all the candidates in the cities that cover our local jurisdiction of Ada, Gem, and Elmore counties to fill out a questionnaire focused on private property rights and growth-related issues. Based on the responses in the questionnaires and interviews, the committee made endorsement recommendations to the BRR Board of Directors for final review and approval.
“We encourage members of Boise Regional REALTORS®, as well as citizens in Ada, Gem, and Elmore County to get out and vote in support of these candidates who’ve received the endorsement of local REALTORS® on election day. You can also request an absentee ballot and vote early in person. For more information on absentee requests and early voting locations check with your county clerk’s office,” said BRR Director of Government Affairs Cameron Kinzer.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. For information on the candidates, registration, and where to vote, please visit idahovotes.gov, adacounty.id.gov/elections, gemcounty.org/government/elections and elmorecounty.org/elections. For information requests regarding these endorsements, please contact Cameron Kinzer, BRR Director of Government Affairs, at 208-947-7237 or cameron@boirealtors.com.
