Clyde on the ISsues

“I want to cut taxes as quickly as possible in the most fiscally responsible way possible.”

  • I believe taxes are too high in Ada County.

  • I want to use my business experience and operations consulting expertise to:

    • Work with county agencies to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. 

    • Look for programs that are underutilized and can be reduced or eliminated to reduce operating costs.

    • Improve efficiency and invest in programs that benefit Ada County citizens.

  • Once efficiencies and improvements are achieved, I believe all excess funds should be returned to taxpayers through tax cuts.

“Public safety is my top priority.”

  • I want to work with the drug courts to find the best solutions to reducing the number of county residents bound for the criminal justice system and the county sheriff's office on the most responsible ways to improve/expand the county jail.

    • I will work with drug court administrators to find the best ways to help one-time and minor drug offenders avoid jail time and get their lives back on a productive path.

    • I will work with the Sheriff and sheriff’s office personnel to understand the issues with the current jail and find the best, most responsible ways to fund improvements and expansion of the existing facility.

  • I will meet with citizens to get their understanding and ideas about improving crime prevention and protection services, which I will take to the sheriff's office to help create better services for county residents.

“Ada County is a fantastic place, and I will keep it that way by supporting only responsible, smart growth.”

  • I believe in and will work with Developers, Planning and Zoning, and county officials to ensure that we have smart, responsible projects that help the county grow and pay for themselves.

  • I will meet regularly with Developers, Planning & Zoning, city officials, and officials from other counties to review details and make recommendations for planned projects.

  • I will work with citizen groups on upcoming projects to ensure citizen needs are considered.

“I want infrastructure to be better aligned with growth.”

  • I will ensure that Ada County partners with cities, the state, and other counties to build infrastructure considering the region’s 20-30-year growth horizon.

  • I will work with Developers to ensure proper long-term infrastructure improvements accompany development projects.