Message center connects legislators, Idaho residents

As the Idaho legislative session is at a critical point, many bills many bills affecting each of you will be coming to a vote. This year, perhaps more than most years, there will be issues which will affect you for years to come.

Property taxes, and how to deal with them is certainly at the top of most lists. Each of the proposed ones are being heard in the Revenue and Taxation Committee, and will eventually make their way to the entire House and Senate. Please be cognizant of the ones in which you have an interest, and allow your senators and representatives to know how you wish your voice to be heard. It is only then that you will have true representation.

The procedure for contacting them is easy. Call them at their home number if you have that available, or call the toll free number which is 1 (800) 626-0471 — that is the message center. Give them your message and to whom you wish it to be delivered. It can be an individual legislator, or an entire committee, or even the entire body of the House or Senate. Get involved … do so today,

Rep. Mary Lou Shepherd

Wallace

District 2A representative