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The following list of Elected Officials was compiled using information from the Idaho Blue Book published by the Secretary of State for the State of Idaho and with information from the Twin Falls County offices.
Each section of elected officials is listed in the order listed below. Please click on one of the these text links to go directly to the list you wish to view.
NATIONAL OFFICE POSITIONS
THE PRESIDENT (4-year term)
The Honorable George W. Bush (R)
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Salary: $400,000
Term Expires: Date: 2008
Proper Letter Salutation:
Dear Mr. President:
THE VICE-PRESIDENT (4-year term)
The Honorable Dick Cheney (R)
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Salary: $198,600
Term Expires: Date: 2008
Proper Letter Salutation:
Dear Mr. Vice-President:
UNITED STATES SENATORS (6-year terms)
Two senators are elected from Idaho in the general election for overlapping 6-year terms. Both senators and representatives may earn up to 15 per cent of their salaries from extra income.
The Honorable Mike Crapo (R)
111 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-6142
Local Address:
202 Falls Avenue, Suite 2
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208.734.2515
Web site: http://crapo.senate.gov
Salary: $154,700
Term Expires: Date: 2010
The Honorable Larry Craig (R)
520 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202.224.2752
Local Address:
560 Filer Ave. Ste. A
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208.734.6780
Web site: http://craig.senate.gov
Salary: $154,700
Term Expires: Date: 2008
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES (2-year terms)
Idaho elects two U.S. Representatives every two years, but voters choose only the one listed for their district. Twin Falls County is in the Second Congressional District.
The Honorable Mike Simpson (R)
1339 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202.225.5531
Local Address:
1201 Falls Ave East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208.734.7219
Web site: www.house.gov/simpson
Salary: $154,700
Term Expires: Date: 2008
IDAHO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
The Governor and six state officers are elected in non-presidential general elections for 4-year terms.
GOVERNOR OF IDAHO
The Honorable C.L. Butch Otter(R)
State Capitol, 2nd Floor, West Wing
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0034
Phone Number: 208.334.2200
Fax: 208.334.3259
Internet Site: http://www2.state.id.us/gov/index.htm
Salary: $98,500
(plus home and expenses)
Term Expires: 2006
Proper Letter Salutation:
Dear Governor Risch:
IDAHO LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR
James Risch(R)
Room 225, State Capitol, P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0057
Phone Number: 208.334.2200
Fax: 208.334.3259
Internet Site: http://www2.state.id.us/lgo/
Salary: $26,750 (and expenses)
Term Expires: Date: 2010
Proper Letter Salutation:
Dear Lieut. Governor Ricks:
SECRETARY OF STATE
Ben Ysursa (R)
Room 203, State Capitol
Boise, ID 83720-0080
Phone: 208.334.2300
Fax: 208.334.2282
Internet Site: http://www.sos.id.gov
Salary: $82,500
Term Expires: 2010
STATE CONTROLLER
Donna M. Jones (R)
700 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0011
Phone: 208.334.3100
Fax: 208.334.2671
Internet Site: http://www.sco.id.us
Salary: $82,500
Term Expires: 2010
STATE TREASURER
Ron G. Crane (R)
Room 102, State Capitol
Boise, ID 83720-0091
Phone: 208.334.3200
Fax: 208.332.2960
Internet Site: http://www.sto.id.gov
Salary: $82,500
Term Expires: 2010
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Lawrence Wasden (R)
Room 210, State Capitol
Boise, ID 83720-0010
Phone: 208.334.2400
Fax: 208.334.2530
Internet Site: http://www2.state.id.us/ag/
Salary: $91,500
Term Expires: 2010
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Tom Luna (R)
Room 200, Len B. Jordan Bldg.
650 West State, Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
Phone: 208.332.6800
Fax: 208.334.2228
Internet Site: http://www.sde.id.gov
Salary: $82,500
Term Expires: 2010
STATE JUDICIAL BRANCH
IDAHO SUPREME COURT
Five justices are selected on a nonpartisan ballot in the primary election for overlapping 6-year terms. Salary: $110,500 except for the Chief Justice who receives: $112,500 per year.
Daniel Eiseman, Chief Justice
Term Expires: 2008
Linda Copple Trout
Term Expires: 2008
Roger Burdick
Term Expires: 2010
Jim Jones
Term Expires: 2010
Vacant
Term Expires: 2012
COURT OF APPEALS
Voters elect three Court of Appeals judges in the primary election for overlapping 6-year terms. Salary: $109,500 per year.
Darrel R. Perry, Chief Judge
Term expires: 2012
Serigio Gutierrez
Term expires: 2008
Karen Lansing
Term expires: 2010
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The Fifth Judicial District is composed of Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties. At the primary election, seven district judges are elected at large on a nonpartisan ballot for 4-year terms.
Salary: $97,632 - Administrative Judge: $99,132.
DISTRICT JUDGES
R. Barry Wood, Administrative Judge)
Term Expires: 2010
Randy Stoker
Term Expires: 2010
Robert Elgee
Term Expires: 2010
G. Richard Bevan
Term Expires: 2010
G. Richard Bevan
Term Expires: 2010
John K. Butler (Chambers in Jerome)
Term Expires: 2010
John M. Melanson, Presiding judge for Snake River Basin Adjudication
Term Expires: 2006
MAGISTRATE JUDGES
Magistrate Judges are appointed by the District Magistrates’ Commission. They appear on the ballot for retention election on the first general election following 18 months in office for 4-year terms. Salary: $98,600
Howard Smyser
Term Expires: 2010
Roger Harris
Term Expires: 2008
Thomas Kershaw
Term Expires: 2010
IDAHO STATE LEGISLATURE
One senator and two representatives are elected from each legislative district at each general election for 2-year terms. The Legislature convenes yearly on the Monday nearest January 9. Salaries: $15,646
DISTRICT NO. 23
SENATORS
Charles Coiner (R)
District 23, Twin Falls
House Seat A
2138 Hillcrest, Twin Falls, 83301
Home (208)733-6897
Bus (208)733-6897
FAX (028)734-8968
Farmer
Committees:
Agricultural Affairs
Business
Education
ccoiner@senate.id.gov
Tom Gannon (R)
District 23, Buhl
4180 N. 1572 E., Buhl, 83316
Home (208) 543-2330
Retired Naval Officer
Committees:
Agricultural Affairs - Chair
Education
tgannon@senate.id.gov
REPRESENTATIVES
Bert Brackett (R)
District 23, Rogerson
House Seat B
Flat Creek Ranch, Rogerson, 83302
Home (208) 857-2217
FAX (208) 857-2217
Rancher
Committees:
Appropriations
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
Resources & Conservation
bbrackett@house.id.gov
Sharon Block (R)
District 24, Twin Falls
House Seat B
1093 Lakewood Dr., Twin Falls, 83301
Home (208) 734-6360
FAX (208) 736-7187
Property Mgr./Former Teacher
Committees:
Education
Health & Welfare - Chair
sblock@house.id.gov
Jim Patrick (R)
District 23, Twin Falls
House Seat A
2231 E 3200 N, Twin Falls, 83301
Home (208)733-6897
Bus (208)733-6897
FAX (028)734-8968
Farmer
Committees:
Agricultural Affairs
Business
Education
jpatrick@house.id.gov
Leon Smith (R)
District 24, Twin Falls
House Seat A
1381 Galena Dr., Twin Falls, 83301
Home (208) 733-0843
Bus (208) 736-2006
Lawyer and Mediator
Committees:
Judiciary, Rules & Administration - Vice Chair
Revenue & Taxation
Transportation & Defense
smith@house.id.gov
Addresses during legislative sessions:
Senator or Representative
Statehouse,
Boise, ID 83720
Phone: 800.626.0471 or 208.332.1000
FAX: 208.334.5397
Internet Site: http://www.idaho.gov
(Click on the Government text link, then Legislature )
TWIN FALLS COUNTY OFFICIALS
Current County Officials are listed at: http://www.twinfallscounty.org/
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Three members)
Two commissioners are elected in the general election each two years; each one is elected for a 2-year term. One commissioner is elected for a 4-year term. Salary: $42,619
County commission meetings are held daily Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or other days and times as necessary by their agenda. The commissioners meet in the Commissioners’ Chambers, in the County Courthouse, 245 Shoshone St. North, Twin Falls. All meetings are open to the public.
Phone: 208.736.4068
CURRENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Tom Mikesell (R) Term Expires: 2008
George Urie (R) Term Expires: 2010
Terry Kramer(R) Term Expires: 2008
COUNTY OFFICERS
County officers are elected in the general election for staggered 4-year terms.
ASSESSOR
Gerald Bowden (R)
Salary: $55,473.60
Term Expires: 2010
CLERK
Kristiina Glascock (R)
Salary: $56,056
Term Expires: 2010
CORONER
Dennis Chambers (R)
Salary: $19,884.80
Term Expires: 2010
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Grant P. Loebs (R)
Salary: $78,270.40
Term Expires: 2008
SHERIFF
Wayne Tousley (I)
Salary: $62,545.60
Term Expires: 2008
TREASURER
Debbie Kaufman (R)
Salary: $55,078.40
Term Expires: 2010
CHAIRS OF COUNTY BOARDS:
Planning and Zoning: Tom Moore
Fair: Bill Lewis
Parks/Waterways: Jim Olson
Hospital: Dr. Robert S. Lobb
CITY OF TWIN FALLS OFFICIALS
The voting qualifications for city elections held in odd-numbered years are identical
to those for the general elections (in even numbered years)but you must reside
in the city for at least 30 days before the election. You can register on Election Day.
For more information on these voting regulations, call or visit the office of the city clerk,
321 Section Avenue East, at 735.7245
Twin Falls, Idaho has a city manager form of government. Seven council members are elected at large on a nonpartisan ballot for 4-year overlapping terms. Members of the council choose one of their fellow members to serve as the mayor of the city.
The City Council meets every Monday at 4 p.m. with public hearings at 6 p.m., the first and
third Mondays at the corner of 3rd and Idaho streets. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and last Tuesday of the month in the City Hall.
Both the City Council and Planning and Zoning meetings are open to the public.
Internet Site: http://www.tfid.org
Salaries:
Mayor: $12,000
Council Members: $8,700 average
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Glenda Dwight (Vice Mayor)
Term Expires: 2011
Shawn Barigar
Term Expires: 2011
Don Hall
Term Expires: 2009
Lance Clow, Mayor
Term Expires: 2009
Trip Craig
Term Expires: 2007
Greg Lanting
Term Expires: 2009
David Johnson
Term Expires: 2011
CITY MANAGER
Thomas J. Courtney
CITY ENGINEER
Jackie Fields
PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR
Renee Carraway
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Melinda Anderson
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Leila Sanchez
CHAIR PEOPLE OF THE CITY BOARDS:
Library: Gale Kleinkopf
Planning and Zoning: Tom Frank
Urban Renewal: Dave VanEngelen
Golf: Danny Hite
Parks and Recreation: Brent Jussel
Airport: Art Frantz
Greater Twin Falls Transportation: Aaron Wert
Trees: Mark Koffer
Beautification: David Wright
EDUCATION OFFICIALS
EDUCATION
Voter qualifications for school elections are identical to those for the general election,
lus 30 days residence in the district and trustee zone. You can register at the polls.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 411
Next election: May 20, 2008
Twin Falls School District is divided into five trustee zones. Board members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in yearly school elections by voters of the trustee zone for overlapping 3-year terms.
DISTRICT 411 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month at the School District Administrative Office, 201 Main Avenue West. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 733.6900.
Zone 1 - Bryan Matsuoka, Chairman
Term Expires: 2009
Zone 2 – Kenneth Young
Term Expires: 2008
Zone 3 – Vera Redman
Term Expires: 2010
Zone 4 – Lori Ward
Term Expires: 2010
Zone 5 – Rob Atkins
Term Expires: 2008
THE COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
The district region includes Twin Falls and Jerome counties. The members of the board are elected at-large at the general election for overlapping terms.
Meetings: The Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in the CSI Taylor Building Pine Room No. 258. The meetings are open to the public. Phone: 732-6201.
NEXT ELECTION: November 7, 2008
CSI BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LeRoy Craig, Chairman
Term Expires: 2010
Dr. Charles Lehrman
Term Expires: 2010
Dr. Alan Frost
Term Expires: 2012
Donna Brizee
Term Expires: 2012
Dr. Thad Scholes
Term Expires: 2008
HIGHWAY DISTRICT AND COMMISSION INFORMATION
TWIN FALLS HIGHWAY DISTRICT
Voting Qualifications:
Twin Falls Highway District voting qualifications are the same as in other elections, but you must have resided in the highway district for at least 30 days. You may register at the polls on Election Day.
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Three members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in special highway district elections for overlapping terms. A commissioner must live in the sub-district he or she will represent. Voters of all three sub-districts elect the commission members.
Commission meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1 p.m. at the Highway District Office, 2620 Kimberly Rd., Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 733.4062.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sub-District 1 – Ronald Pierce
Term Expires: 2009
Sub-District 2 – Art Baily
Term Expires: 2010
Sub-District 3 – Herman Osterkamp
Term Expires: 2011
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