Sine Die

The 2023 legislative session came to a close last month, and I again want to thank you for the honor of representing you all. I worked to address the practical issues that affect Idahoans every day including our housing crisis and protecting public education.

Some big wins this session were that we will finally see some property tax relief, we started good conversations about affordable housing, and the foundation of our public education system was protected.

Our son Miles arrived the second to last day of the 2023 session, a healthy 8 pounds and 21 inches! We are sleep deprived but have been enjoying the last month with our little guy. 

A special thank you to my colleagues for taking a short break from our important business for a baby shower prior to Miles' arrival. Amidst the long hours of debate it was nice to step away to celebrate and take bets on which would come first - baby or sine die?

What's next?

I'll be sending along some updates soon on some exciting housing initiatives the City of Boise is considering. I am proud to live in a City that is seeking to implement meaningful solutions around the housing crisis and am excited to be engaged in those conversations.

I will also be working with community partners to identify opportunities for legislation next year, attending committee meetings, and staying connected with my colleagues.

Next session, I hope to see less divisive bills, a long-term property tax relief fix, continued investments in meaningful public programs, and more efforts to address practical challenges Idahoans are facing.