Not enough of us are secure in living wage jobs. The price of groceries goes up and up, yet the
Republicans think we should pay tax on our food. I’d eliminate flat taxes which
place higher burdens on those with fewer resources. I’ll work for sound tax policy that prioritizes
small businesses and middle class families, not big corporations and special interests which don't re-invest
in our state's economy.
I’ll fight for more stringent ethical reporting requirements aimed at legislators, lobbyists and high
government officials and more open government, transparent and available to every citizen.
I’m in favor of health care that’s affordable for everyone, and support services for seniors
so we can live independently at home as long as we wish. I’m one of the millions of retired boomers who can’t
make payments on individual policies. Even those of us with jobs find too few employers provide coverage these
days. Idaho’s middle class families deserve representation that will put their health and quality of life above
the special interests of big pharmaceutical corporations.
The last census showed growth of the over-60 population in this Panhandle to be double the growth in the
state, which is twice as much as the change in the country! Number of those of us 60-69 is projected to double
in this district by 2010. Dignity and autonomy for Older Adults is one of the reasons I’m running for
change!
Shouldn't Idaho's state legislature look like Idaho?
- It doesn't right now.
- WOMEN make up 51% of the state's population but hold only 25 out of 105 seats.
- DEMOCRATS and INDEPENDENTS make up more than 55% of the state population and Republicans
only 40% but Republicans hold 75% of our legislative seats.
- HISPANIC voters make up more than 3% of the state population and more than 35% in several
districts but hold only one seat in the legislature.
- PEOPLE UNDER 35 are a sizable portion of the state population but hold only 2 seats.
- Ours is a citizen legislature meaning we serve part time and are not professionals, just regular
people, farmers, teachers, retired people, parents, small business owners and ordinary folks. The
Idaho House of Representatives is one of the most lop sided and unbalanced legislatures in the
nation. Too much control by one party means issues are often not heard.
This year, for example, the following issues never got a hearing or were
killed in Committee by Republican leadership before being debated properly:
- Offering Idaho parents more affordable health insurance for their children.
- Fixing Idaho impact fee laws to make sure growth pays for itself and ensure that property taxes do not
rise because local governments have to extend services to sprawling subdivisions.
- Creating standards for day care centers so that they are safe and educational for the tens of thousands
of young children who spend long days in them while their parents work to make ends meet.
- Improving early childhood education to give kids a better start while we still have a chance to make a
difference educationally and developmentally.
- Focusing drug related prison sentences on treatment of addiction to make communities more safe and
prisons less costly and crowded.
- Protecting Idaho's farm lands from development.
These were all solutions to Idaho problems that weren’t discussed in the legislature this session because
there’s not enough diversity of representation.
We all know our Democracy works best when everyone participates. It’s my turn to represent rural North
Idaho in Boise. Our unique quality of life has come into question under the party that’s been so long in
power. It seems to me that partisan politics are a gift from our founding fathers to ensure that informed
debate will help us think about every issue brought before legislators. If we are to be diligent in serving
the majority of the people who entrust us with public office, we must listen to every viewpoint and decide
based on the common good.
Let me know how YOU feel about the issues facing North Idaho in this
important election cycle!
C.J. Rose
Rose for Representative
District Two Seat B
POB 550 / Spirit Lake 83869
rosehips@imbris.net
208-263-2093
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