Campaign Statement
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Campaign Phone
2088305404
Campaign Email
megan@meganegbert.com
When reelected, I am committed to protecting Medicaid expansion from repeal. Recent policy proposals, including implementing drastic and unnecessary work requirements, already threaten coverage for tens of thousands of Idahoans who rely on expansion for healthcare.
I’m proud to be currently representing District 17 in the Idaho House of Representatives. My career has been rooted in public service, including 15 years as a librarian, before going to law school to become an employment attorney. I now practice employment law here in Idaho and bring both my legal experience and dedication to public service to the work I do on behalf of my constituents.
One of the most significant challenges facing Idaho is housing affordability. Too many families are being priced out of their communities, and affordability is consistently ranked a top issue, as seen in a recent study by Boise State. During my time on the Interim Land Use and Housing Committee, I worked with stakeholders across the state to identify barriers to affordable housing. I’ve continued that work by supporting legislation to increase supply and expand building options. This is an issue with bipartisan momentum, and I’m committed to finding practical solutions that move Idahoans into safe and affordable housing.
I’ve dedicated time and energy to keeping Idahoans informed of what is happening in the Statehouse, including hosting multiple town halls during each legislative session, doing weekly video updates, regular social media updates, and sending out a bimonthly newsletter. Transparency and accessibility is important to me, and this work is about making sure your voice is heard and your concerns are reflected in the decisions being made. I’ll continue listening, engaging, and delivering for the people I serve.
Campaign Statement
The man with a plan! The right plan can transform any city into a true gem, made for humans, by humans.
Campaign Email
hughes4boise@gmail.com
Office Sought
LD 17 Idaho State Representative seat B
The man with a plan will:
Reduce traffic by adjusting traffic flow around the city center, adjusting traffic light timing and implementation, and provide well planned and implemented alternatives to automobile transportation.
Harrison is the most beautiful street in all of Boise, and people often go out of there way to travel up and down it, or to visit it for special occasions. This wasn't an accident, it was the result of brilliant planning. This is but a taste of what I have in store for the entire city. All of Boise can be as beautiful and inviting as Harrison boulevard, while providing walkable paths and easy access to automobile, bicycle, and trolley transportation options.
I have traveled around America and the world and lived in many different cities. I have learned what makes a city enjoyable, functional, and safe. I was also mentored by the AICPA auditor of the year for two of the largest counties in the world.
I lived in Southern California and saw the 2 hour commutes (each way) to travel 30 miles. I lived in Portland and saw the functional MAX light rail train be taken over by rampant vagabond youth. I lived in Philadelphia and saw the functional metro system lead to lawless parts of town, with roving gangs on dirt bikes and quads stopping traffic at intersections by driving in circles and yelling.
Many of these cities had wonderful things that were ruined by a few bad decisions.
City planning and building codes need to accommodate livable cities with open spaces and farmland *as well as* single family starter homes AND quaint affordable apartments in mixed use buildings downtown.
Education is also terrible, with teachers being incentivized to pass students who should be held back, resulting in about HALF of a recent class of high school freshman FAILING a fourth grade math test. We need to give school choice and homeschool choice to parents so they can choose not to send their children to failure factories.
I'm the man with a plan, but I can't do anything without your votes!
