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Candidates differ on local government’s priorities
Oct 26, 2009
This story originally ran Oct. 24.
The two candidates vying for Idaho Falls City Council Seat 6 couldn't be farther apart when it comes to setting priorities for city government.
For incumbent Karen Cornwell, prudent priorities mean maintaining and improving residents' quality of life through the city's parks, zoo and greenbelt.
"They're a part of our economy," said Cornwell, who seeking her second term on the council. "That's why people move here."
For challenger Barbara Ehardt, proper priorities mean establishing low taxes and... |
Running a full campaign
Oct 23, 2009
This story originally ran Oct. 23
Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman isn't taking his re-election bid lightly.
Of the six candidates in contested city races, Fuhriman has raised and spent the most campaign cash, bought spaces on billboards throughout town and established a comprehensive Web site.
Fuhriman said he's "not taking anything for granted" even though he's facing an opponent with little name recognition and a nonexistent war chest.
"I'm just running my own campaign; we're out there working and meeting people," the mayor... |
I.F. council races get testy
Oct 22, 2009
This story originally ran Oct. 21The challengers for two contested Idaho Falls City Council seats pulled no punches at Tuesday's candidate forum.
Barbara Ehardt, who's running against incumbent Karen Cornwell, wasted no time in attempting to draw a distinct difference between herself and Cornwell, saying the two women "couldn't be further apart" politically.
A self-described fiscal conservative, Ehardt took Cornwell to task for a recent property purchase by the city of Idaho Falls.
In September, Idaho Falls bought two buildings on D... |
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