Development

While I was out delivering signs, I stopped at a home that sits right next to this field. 

Council recently approved a large subdivision here, and standing on that ground brought the issue into sharp focus. It’s one thing to discuss these decisions in chambers. It’s another to see, firsthand, what’s being lost.

This land is beautiful. And once it’s developed, it’s gone forever. Later in the day, I spoke with a friend about how quickly parts of Idaho have become expensive, overbuilt, and overwhelmed—and how deeply I want to keep Caldwell from ending up in that same position.

We have something special here. You’ve likely seen recent articles praising our city’s charm and growth. But what worries me is that the very things people are falling in love with may disappear—unless we plan carefully for the future.

Contrary to popular belief, I’m not anti-growth or anti-progress. I’m pro-responsibility. Pro-foresight. Pro-information. And I’m asking that we make decisions with the full picture in mind. Residential growth doesn’t pay for itself. We must pursue balanced development—including commercial opportunities—so we aren’t left without the services, infrastructure, or public safety resources our city will need in the years ahead.

Growth should never come at the cost of the people who already live here—not financially, not through traffic or overcrowded schools, not through strain on essential services. That’s why I want to continue showing up, and speaking out. 

And every night, I pray that I will be allowed to continue being one of your representatives—because it is one of the greatest honors of my life.