Campaign Statement
ID
Campaign Phone
208-251-8884
Campaign Email
kim.jackman3@gmail.com
Phone
2082518884
Office Sought
District 28 SeatA
I want to strengthen Idaho by focusing on what matters most: our children, our families, and the rural communities that keep this district strong. After 25 years as a social worker, I’ve seen how education, stability, and access to basic supports can change the direction of a child’s life. In the Legislature, I will work to protect and improve our public schools, support early learning and mental‑health resources, and ensure families can afford to live and thrive here. I will also champion agriculture and rural infrastructure so our communities have the workforce, water, and services they need to succeed. Above all, I will bring balance, common sense, and a steady rural voice to the Statehouse so the people of District 28 are truly heard.
I’ve spent my entire career solving real problems in real time — in homes, classrooms, and rural communities across southeastern Idaho. I’ve worked in home‑health and hospice, supported students and families in public schools, and now coordinate community schools and early‑learning partnerships in American Falls. These roles have taught me how policy decisions play out on the ground, how to navigate complex systems, and how to bring people together to get things done. That practical, hands‑on experience is exactly what I’ll bring to the Legislature: a steady, informed, community‑focused approach rooted in listening, problem‑solving, and strengthening the families who keep Idaho strong.
I see challenges every day that this position can help address. Our schools are being asked to do more with fewer resources, and the strain shows up in larger class sizes and growing student needs. Families are also struggling with affordability—housing, childcare, healthcare, and the basic supports that help kids succeed. At the same time, our rural and agricultural communities face rising input costs, declining crop revenues, workforce shortages, and ongoing water pressures. I’m ready to bring practical, community‑focused problem‑solving to strengthen education, support families, and keep rural Idaho strong.
I want voters to know my work has always started with listening. I’ve spent 25 years sitting with families, educators, and neighbors who want their voices heard and their communities supported. I understand rural Idaho because I’ve lived here my whole life. I’m to facilitate a stronger Idaho—one where families can thrive, communities feel supported, and every child has the opportunity to succeed. I’m committed to ensuring government works fairly for everyone, stays accountable, and truly gives a voice to District 28.
