Beth Ann McFalls for Idaho State Representative (District 10)

Why am I running? I no longer want to just sit back watching the news on TV and FaceBook feeds feeling frustrated and powerless with what is happening in our state and country.

I am concerned that our current legislature is focusing on making laws and restrictions that are not wanted or helpful to the majority of our citizens in Idaho.

I believe WE can do better!

Many of the laws being proposed and passed seem to be mostly about taking away rights and dignity from anyone they do not like instead of insuring that our citizens can afford healthcare, housing, and groceries. That our children have completely funded public education. That our public lands are protected and not sold off to wealthy interests.

I agree that most people in Idaho do want enforcement of our immigration laws and to have safe borders, including me. And yes, it is important that immigrants with a criminal history and criminal convictions be deported. But every human being should be treated with dignity as well as the ‘due process’ that is guaranteed by the Constitution. Remember that immigrants here illegally are violating ‘civil laws’, and many who are apprehending them are actually committing ‘criminal laws’ by breaking windows, dragging them out of their cars and homes; especially when they are doing it to our fellow US Citizens without warrants. These US citizens are getting targeted simply because they have a different color of skin, it has happened even to our own local law enforcement.

I believe WE can do better!

Of course, it is also paramount that our important state and local programs are fully funded to protect those most in need. Currently there are shortfalls in the budget due partly to the recent tax breaks given to the wealthy who really don’t need it. Too many times, they are cutting critical programs that affect our fellow citizens. Just recently the House passed a resolution to repeal Medicaid Expansion that had been passed by the voters in 2018!

Where are we headed?

I think we need to make changes and not let just the extreme voices in our state determine our priorities. Let us try and bring back balance and moderate perspectives back to the Idaho House and Senate.

Is your vote currently being take for granted? Vote for the person not the party. Help change the direction so that Idaho issues are addressed and not ignored. Regardless, please VOTE, every VOTE counts.