EAST IDAHO ELECTS: Idaho Falls City Council Candidates discuss the issues
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EastIdahoNews.com is hosting several forums over the coming days featuring men and women who are running for local political office in Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby and Rexburg.
Each candidate is given 90 seconds to make an opening statement. They are then given 90 seconds to respond to questions and they get a final 90 seconds for a closing statement.
The forums will be posted over the next two weeks on EastIdahoNews.com.
In Idaho Falls, there are six candidates running for city council – two in seat two, two in seat four and two in seat six.
SEAT TWO CANDIDATES
SHELLY SMEDE
Shelly Smede has served in various roles for Idaho Falls School District 91.
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DAVID SMITH
David Smith has served as a member of the Idaho Falls City Council in Seat two since 2015.
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SEAT FOUR CANDIDATES
JIM FRANCIS
Jim Francis has lived in Idaho Falls since he was 4 and spent the majority of his career as a history teacher at Idaho Falls High School.
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CRAIG LORDS
Craig Lords has over 30 years experience in public finance and administration served as a School Board Trustee.
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SEAT SIX CANDIDATES
DAN BECK
Dan Beck was born and raised here in Idaho Falls. He is currently the CEO of Txtwire Technologies.
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JIM FREEMAN
Jim Freeman worked as a firefighter, paramedic and captain with the Idaho Falls Fire Department for 26 years.
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