Amanda Easley
Amanda Easley (Democratic) Amanda Easley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Arlington. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.
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“I am the daughter of a public school teacher and a retired police officer/Marine Veteran. I was born and raised in Texas but, lived in Colorado for 10 years before moving to Idaho in 2018 where I met my wife, Karlie and our son.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I am an animal lover, and have spent almost my entire career working in the Animal Health industry. I started as a veterinary technician and now own my own consulting business that focuses on bridging strategy to execution for Animal Health Companies.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I’m running for the Idaho House because I believe government should help people thrive, not make life harder. Too many Idaho families are feeling squeezed by rising costs, underfunded schools, limited access to healthcare, and politics that too often prioritize ideology over practical solutions.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Jason A. Monks
Jason A. Monks (Republican) Official legislative biography notes: Majority Leader Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University with a dual emphasis in environmental health and industrial hygiene; construction, corporate environmental, health and safety experience; business owner and operator; spouse: Shelley; eight children; eleven grandchildren.
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“I believe that your money is actually yours; it is not the governments, they didn’t give it to you. You earned it and should get to keep it. It is not the role of government to redistribute wealth from those that created jobs, and created wealth and give it to those that did not.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “My children have experienced first hand what budget cuts have forced schools to do. The real problem is that we don’t have enough funds to go around. Instead of solely focusing on where to cut educational spending; I will support legislation that will encourage job growth that will bring more money into the state.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “After speaking with many educators, and tax payers I’ve come to the conclusion that the biggest problem we face in regards to the Students Come First initiative is a lack of communication and cooperation.”
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