So, what’s a county commissioner?
If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone! Many people don’t know how local government works or what’s at stake in local elections.
In Teton County, Idaho, we elect a board of three county commissioners who do the following things:
Determine the county’s budget. Where do our tax dollars go? What are our top priorities?
Support hardworking staff. These are the amazing folks who deal with things like our roads and bridges, our trash and recycling, building permits, mapping, noxious weeds, and emergency management.
Implement county plans. We have a comprehensive plan for our overall vision for the valley’s future, a transportation plan, an economic development plan, and a recreation plan.
Appoint passionate people to serve on boards. These include the Teton County Fair board, the Historic Preservation board, the Teton County Joint Housing Authority board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Wildlife Advisory Committee, and the Waterways & Recreation Advisory Committee.
Partner with over a dozen other organizations. From public health and water use to childcare and natural resource conservation, our county commissioners are at the table for many important discussions every month.
Ideally, advocate for Teton Valley at the state level. Legislators in Boise should be listening to our local elected officials about the needs of our community.
Your county commissioners meet twice a month. Their decisions have a direct impact on issues we all care about.
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What will Teton Valley look like in 10 years? 50 years?
Will developers be accountable for the impact they have on the community?
What is our approach to tourism?
How will we keep Teton Valley rural and Victor’s, Driggs’, and Tetonia’s downtowns vibrant?
Partners
Teton Regional Economic Coalition
Our local councils of government, including the mayors of Victor, Driggs, and Tetonia.
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How can we support the next generation of Teton Valley farmers and ranchers?
Do we have access to healthy, local food?
How will we protect our water quality and quantity for irrigation, fish and wildlife, and homes?
What happens to our trash and recycling?
Partners
Teton Basin Water Users Association
Caribou-Targhee Forest Collaborative
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What are we doing about the housing crisis?
How can we help parents access the childcare they need?
What kinds of jobs and businesses do we want to attract?
Are we cognizant of the needs of everyone, from babies to senior citizens?
Partners
Teton Regional Economic Coalition
Teton County Joint Housing Authority
Teton Valley Collaborative for Early Learning
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Who shows up when you call 911?
Where do our youth go within the justice system?
What does the presence of law enforcement look like in our schools?
How prepared are we for emergencies and disasters?
How are we supporting one another’s mental wellness?
Partners
Five County Treatment & Youth Rehabilitation Center
Magistrate Judge Selection Commission
Suicide Prevention Task Force
Teton Valley deserves county commissioners who have the time and energy to do the job right.
A taxpayer-funded job that touches so many aspects of our daily lives needs to be taken seriously. Emma is someone who will not only show up prepared to meetings, but will also represent our community through the county’s partner organizations, across the region, and at the state level.
A great example of this type of hardworking county commissioner is current chair Cindy Riegel, who is also on the ballot this year. Every voter in Teton County, Idaho, can vote for both Emma and Cindy. They are excited about the prospect of serving this community together.
Visit voteidaho.gov for more voting information.