“A great legislative session would be one in which we address these real issues and needs at the beginning of the session, taking time to craft great laws, and putting partisan pet issues to the side. Do the most important things first!” —Bob Solomon
I first met Bob Solomon 15 years ago. His sincerity, dedication, clarity, and balanced approach came through immediately. He also has a warrior spirit. Solomon consistently fights to do the right thing.
Bob Solomon is a true problem solver. He says:
It seems we can hardly talk to one another without partisan politics tearing us apart. Extreme views are distracting politicians from the real problems that face everyday Idahoans. Poor legislation has left our state vulnerable during this time of unprecedented growth.
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Solomon understands the core issues.
This inaction has led to:
Rising property taxes and housing costs; affordability issues for renters and homebuyers; a need for higher-wage jobs for working families; a crisis in paying for unmanaged growth. But I’ve lived here a long time. I know that at our best, Idahoans come together to solve big problems. I want that Idaho for everyone. It starts with taking care of each other and our communities.
Solomon worked as a teacher and counselor for 35 years, he said, including 21 years at Vallivue Middle School. If elected, one of his priorities would be addressing property tax relief. He would also like to see growth pay for itself, including allowing impact fees to be used to fund schools, according to the Idaho Press tribune.
“I see the legislature’s failure to address those issues as a big problem,” he said, noting that people generally want good schools. Of the special legislative session on Sept. 1, Solomon said, “today, if we went from 51st to 49th in our funding per student in public education, we will have at least made one small step.”
He would also like to ensure school curricula are age-appropriate. But, he said, this does not mean “locking up librarians, or censoring or banning books.” Solomon said he is often told that he fits neither party’s platform well, and that some people who have identified themselves to him as Republican have said they are voting for him.
One difference between himself and his opponent is a willingness to represent everyone in the district, even those who are not voting for him.
“I’m trying to be as transparent as I can and I’m trying to listen to every voter and see what they have to say.”
It’s time for more of this this type of balanced, principled leadership in the Idaho Senate!