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Idaho State House District 16 B

Idaho House of Representatives members serve a 2-year term and are responsible for translating the public will into public policy for the state, levying taxes, appropriating public funds, and overseeing the administration of state agencies. These responsibilities are carried out through the legislative process — laws passed by elected representatives of the people, legislators.

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    Todd Achilles
    (Dem)

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    Jackie Davidson
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. What do you hope to accomplish if elected?

2. What experience has prepared you for this office?

3. What do you see as the most significant challenges Idaho faces that you might be able to address in this position?

4. Would you support legislation to remove criminal liability for physicians and pregnant women experiencing life threatening pregnancy complications and allow for medical and family decisions regarding continuation of that pregnancy. Please explain your response.

5. What else would you like to tell the voters?

Campaign Phone 208-254-0002
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/achilles4idaho
As Representative this past session, I worked with the Democratic caucus to defeat many bad bills and pass 298 constructive ones. I developed trusted relationships with legislators, who helped to stop attacks on elections, unions, schools and immigrants. If elected, I will continue to be relentless in my pursuit to build a more equitable Idaho. I will fight to: 1) Restore women’s right to abortion and healthcare; 2) Increase incentives to build affordable housing; 3) Fully fund our public schools and universities to support students and teachers; 4) Shift the tax burden off the shoulders of middle- and working-class families to the wealthy and corporations; and 5) Restore basic human dignity and essential civil rights.
Raised on a family farm, I learned early the value of hard work and community. My career started as a US Army officer, developing a strong sense of teamwork and leadership. After the military, I embraced challenges in the business world with 20+ years in executive roles at T-Mobile, Hewlett-Packard and startups. Today, I teach public policy to the next generation of leaders. A union member and a co-founder of Veterans for Idaho Voters, I work to promote civic participation and fair elections, while also serving on nonprofit boards. My military, business, non-profit and educator experience provides the foundation to best serve the people of District 16.
First, we must address Idaho’s abortion ban and pass legislation to give women full access to the care they need. Second, we must address Idaho’s unfair economy. Idaho ranks 40th for per capita income and is one of just 20 states that still have an unlivable $7.25/hour minimum wage. We need to raise wages, create more affordable and abundant housing, and rebalance our tax system so the burden is no longer on middle- and working-class families. Third, we need to fully fund our public schools, support our students, pay our teachers a competitive wage and lower the cost to attend Idaho’s universities.
Yes, absolutely. Idaho’s abortion ban is one of the greatest threats to the future of our state. We must work together on a health exception that has the support of Idaho doctors and hospitals. Idaho’s abortion ban is unconscionable for Idaho women. The ban also creates risk and uncertainty for people who want to start families, pushes doctors to leave the state, drives students to colleges outside Idaho, and makes it harder for businesses to recruit employees. This draconian abortion ban must be overturned for the well being of women and the future of Idaho.
I believe passionately in the importance of public service. From my service in the Army, to my many volunteer roles, there is no higher calling than to serve one’s community.

Idaho’s greatest Senator, Frank Church, believed that political leaders must always work to strengthen the public’s trust and faith in government. I share this belief. As your representative, I commit to fight for those who don’t have a voice in the Legislature, I commit to put the interests of District 16 first in every vote, and I commit to create a more fair economy so that every Idahoan has the opportunity to succeed.
Campaign Phone 2088415257
Facebook page www.facebook.com/JackieDavidson4Idaho
X known as Twitter @JackieDavIdaho
I hope to represent the people of District 16 and Idaho in the Legislature with integrity and truth. The purpose of a legislator is to protect the people of the state. I hope to reduce government overreach, reduce our taxes and protect our rights.
1. I am a 42-year Idahoan who has watched Idaho grow. 2. I have been a business owner who has serviced the business' customers with honesty, perseverance and intelligence. 3. In my business, I taught many controllers how to perform accounting principles that were cost effective and balanced. As with any business, the books need to be clean and in balance. This knowledge would be transferred to my work in the legislature. 4. I have raised 3 children in Boise to become competent, honest workers in Idaho. I'm proud to say they are all three very successful in what they do. 5. I have testified before the legislature many times and know how the legislative system works. I understand bills and how to debate the merits of a bill.
1. The legislators in Idaho have a duty to the people. I believe big business should not be in such an influential party when bills are being debated. I will work for the people and not for big business. 2. Idaho faces a problem with federal interference. We need to reduce Idaho's dependence on government money. I will work towards reducing federal government overreach. If I am put on JFAC, I will work towards reducing dependency on federal government funds. Otherwise, I will be an influence to reduce dependency on government funds.
There is no need for legislation to remove criminal liability for physicians and pregnant women experiencing life threatening pregnancy complications. It is ALREADY in statute.

Idaho Law Section 18-622-2-a states that there is no criminal liability to a physician if the physician determined, in his good faith medical judgment and based on the facts known to the physician at the time, that the abortion was necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.

The statute also states that there is no criminal liability for physicians and pregnant women if it was a result of rape or incest.
Idaho is a beautiful and lively state. I hope that we can keep that integrity intact by honoring our families and the great people of Idaho. In order to do that, we must protect our water, our land and our God-given rights. Thank you for reading. I appreciate your vote because your vote matters.