Stories from Wednesday, April 3, 2002

Frustrated by recent votes on education and term limits, Mountain Home teacher David Phillips will seek a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives, for the new legislative district 22B position, which includes all of Elmore and Boise Counties. "I've always said, don't complain unless you're willing to step up and do something about it," Phillips said, describing himself as a middle-of-the-road, moderate Democrat...

Jim Steelsmith has announced his candidacy for the District 1 County Commissioner's seat currently held by Craig McCurry. McCurry is seeking election to the Idaho Legislature. Steelsmith has been a resident of Mountain Home since 1976. He currently owns and operates MD Barns of Idaho, which is a construction company that builds primarily equine and agricultural facilities. MD Barns also does shops, garages, hay covers, handyman work, and consulting services on water rights...

Fred Kennedy, a retired attorney from Mountain Home, today announced that he would be a candidate for the Idaho State Senate seat in Legislative District No. 22 (Elmore and Boise Counties). Kennedy, a Democrat, will seek the state senate seat currently held by Robbie King-Barrutia, of Glenns Ferry. State Rep. Sher Sellman, a Republican from Mountain Home, has announced that she will oppose King-Barrutia in the Republican primary...