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News City of Shoshone Candidates
On November 5, 2013, voters will be asked to choose between a number of candidates for city offices. In Shoshone, two individuals are running for mayor, and two city council positions are open with three people running.
the dedicated department supervisors. If Shoshone needs anything, it’s a bit of growth. “We have a great water treatment plant, but to keep up with maintenance and operating costs, the town really need more people living here.” When asked how to bring more people in, he replied, “Shoshone is a hub of Southern Idaho with two main highways. It is a natural place for business and a great place to live. We need to sell those ideas.”
Dave Wendell
After being elected to the Shoshone City Council in 2010, Dave Wendell was appointed to fill out the mayor’s position in 2012. Mr. Wendell believes in being actively involved in his community and serves as a captain on the Shoshone Fire Department. During the slow economy, he has been seeking grant money for a number of projects that the city needs, but can’t afford on its own, such as more efficient street lights, improved sidwalks, and Source Water protection. Mr. Wendell said the city is running very well thanks
Dale Sluder
The other candidate for mayor is no stranger to city government. Having served on the city council for 28 years, Dale Sluder believes it is time to change his position and take on new responsibilities. During his time on the council he has served with seven different mayors and seen the right way to do things and the wrong way to do things. Learn
from mistakes and build on successes, is a good way to describe Mr. Sluder’s ideology. Having run a business for 40 years, he knows how to manage employees. “The trick is make things friendly. The boss has to be firm at times, but he can never forget that his workers are people too.” Mr. Sluder said this applies to the residents and businesses in the community as well. “Make it friendly,” he said, meaning that people move to and stay in communities that strive to be friendly at all levels. “That’s how to make a community grow.” Mr. Sluder said it’s that sort of attitude that brought Rocky Mountain Hardware to Shoshone. “It also helps to keep city fees reasonable, and only enact ordinances when absolutely necessary.” There are two open seats on the Shoshone City Council. The two incumbents (Jann Thomsen and Dan Pierson) are being challenged by Tammy Swaner who worked for Lincoln County for over ten year including three years as the Clerk of the District Court. Her main goal is to make sure citizens know their voices are being heard by making herself available. Jann Thomsen has been on and off the council for several years. Lately, she has been very involved in trying to preserve Main Street. “I want
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Highway Accident Claims Life of Richfield Man On Sunday afternoon of this week, a collision between an ATV and a pickup claimed the life of Donald Riley, 92, of Richfield. The accident took place just over a mile southwest of Richfield at 720 North and Highway 26. According to the Idaho State Police the ATV driven by Mr. Riley failed to yield to the pickup driven by Juan Linares Nava of Richfield. Mr. Nava swerved and tried to avoid the collision, but couldn’t do so. Mr. Riley was not wearing a helmet and died of his injuries at the scene. As of the printing of this newspaper, no services have been announced for Donald Riley, also known as “Cotton” Riley. Shoshone to be a destination again, not just a place to drive through. To do that, we need to preserve and restore our historic downtown.” Dan Pierson works for the Idaho Transportation Department and has served two terms on the city council. “I really enjoy serving my community, and hope to continue doing so.” He also believes working for ITD is a great asset in addressing city issues.