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In this year’s general election, Caldwell residents will be choosing from a packed field for the City Council. The race pits 11 candidates against each other for just three at-large seats.
Four candidates are facing off for the seat previously held by John McGee after he chose not to seek re-election. Three are challenging incumbent Chris Allgood, and two are challenging incumbent Geoff Williams.—
The candidates have differing views of the future, but nearly all cite growth, infrastructure and planning as key issues.
The Idaho Statesman sent surveys to each of the candidates, and their responses are presented below, unedited. Swipe below to see all the candidates, or use the slider below them. Caldwell voters also will decide on the city’s request for tax revenue for fire stations. Scroll below the candidates for details.
To learn about this race and other local elections, visit the Idaho Statesman’s election page.
Caldwell City Council
Caldwell fire stations bond
Caldwell voters will also see an extra question on their ballots for the Nov. 7 general election.
The city is seeking a $17.3 million bond to fund fire and emergency services that would help them cope with a boom in population and an influx of new buildings over the last few years.
The money would pay to rebuild and expand the 57-year-old downtown fire station and build a new fire station near Karcher Road and Lake Avenue that would be shared with the Nampa Fire Protection District, according to the city of Caldwell’s website.
The property tax levy would last 20 years and cost homeowners $13.92 annually per $100,000 of taxable assessed value on their homes, city officials say.
Caldwell voters would need to approve the bond by a two-thirds majority for it to be implemented.
This story was originally published October 19, 2023 at 4:00 AM.
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