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Otter will be an effective governor
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Few people in Idaho have as much political experience as C.L. “Butch” Otter. While longevity in elected office is more often a vice than a virtue, Otter has served Idahoans well. He’s a man of principle who has held fast to his convictions.
A strong conservative with libertarian leanings, Otter takes a stand against illegal immigration, unnecessary taxation, wasteful spending and government intrusion.
But Otter has also shown he can stand on his own and not follow the party line. Otter was one of the few republicans to break party lines and speak out against the Patriot Act.
Working with a predominantly Republican legislature, Otter would be able to realize his policy objectives, whereas Democratic candidate Jerry Brady would meet sharp opposition at every step. Indeed, Otter should feel right at home in the statehouse – he served four years in the legislature and more than a decade as Lieutenant Governor under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Poised to hit the ground running, Otter has pledged to work cohesively with his former colleagues in the legislature. Unlike previous governors, he plans to seek their counsel before submitting legislation, budget recommendations and major policy initiatives to ensure a smooth policy process. A governor who can work effectively with the legislature can accomplish great things for our state.
Otter is also armed with some promising plans for southern Idaho including improvement of Interstate-84 between Ada and Canyon counties, measures to stem rapid property tax growth
and acceleration of the community college initiative in the Treasure Valley.
If successful, the college will help meet the needs of our community by producing more skilled professionals – especially nurses. A new community college would also allow Boise State to focus on distinguishing itself as a more traditional research university.
A proven, results-oriented leader with experience in business,
agriculture and government, Otter understands the diverse needs of our state. He shares with many Idahoans the attitude that less government is better government and will work to maintain a vibrant economy, improve Idaho’s education system and preserve our way of life.
