C.L. “Butch” Otter

Republican First Congressional District Congressman C.L. “Butch” Otter has extensive experience in Idaho government, and is currently running for governor.

Otter is serving his third term in Congress, and is committed to maintaining Idaho’s unique quality of life while expanding opportunities for education and employment.

“Experience has taught me the importance of the people most directly influenced by government policies playing a direct role in their development. Constant vigilance is needed to keep the best intentions from being thwarted by rigid bureaucracy and one-size-fits-all regulations – and a flexible, pragmatic yet principled approach to problem solving will be my trademark as your governor,” Otter Said.

He also is an advocate for Idaho’s traditional agriculture and natural resource producers, as well as Idaho’s existing and emerging technology, manufacturing and service industries, according to his website.

Otter’s long record of public service in the state of Idaho includes holding the positions of lieutenant governor for four terms, having served longer than any lieutenant governor in Idaho history. Otter served two terms in the Idaho House of Representatives and has also served on the Republican Party Central Committee. He was also chairman of the Canyon County Republican Party.

“I love Idaho and its people. I have traveled to 86 countries, but Idaho always calls me home. The reason is as simple as the promise in freshly planted spring soil: With all its greatness today, Idaho still has the potential to be something more – to become what America was always meant to be,” Otter said.

As a former member of President Ronald Reagan’s Task Force on International Private Enterprise, he currently serves as a member of the Regional Advisory Board for the Museum of the Rockies, the Idaho International Trade Council and the Elks Club.

On Monday, Oct. 30 Otter and his opponent, Jerry Brady, debated concerning whether the state should raise the minimum wage. Otter said he supports the current level of $5.15 an hour for businesses that want to hire entry-level employees.

“I believe that (wages are) best decided between the employee and the employer,” Otter said.

Jessica Christensen

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