Idaho State Capitol – On Tuesday, Senator David Nelson/(D-Moscow) announced his plans to run for re-election for the District 5 Senate seat. Sen. Nelson will complete his first term in the Idaho legislature during the 2020 session.
“Idahoans deserve access to the highest quality of education.” Sen. Nelson explained. “Our education system needs some serious work if we want to give Idaho’s children the best opportunities in their future. When Idahoans are highly educated, they can earn higher salaries to support their families and build the companies of tomorrow. We need to invest in the University of Idaho and other public college and universities, so we have a reliable pipeline of highly trained citizens. I am committed to continuing my fight for high caliber education in Idaho.”
“As Idaho continues to grow, infrastructure throughout the state needs to be updated to keep Idaho families safe. During my legislative career, I have worked to promote infrastructure development in Northern Idaho and across the state. With an increasing population, our roadways are experiencing more wear and tear than normal and with that, comes the need for increased focus on fixing issues as they arise. Our rural communities cannot wait for funding as roads flood or need repairs from overuse. There needs to be a more efficient way to allocate resources to make sure Idahoans have safe roads to get to work, the grocery store or get their children to school.”
“My constituents in District 5 have always been my priority and I look forward to continuing my service to them. Rural communities are the heart of Idaho and fighting for their needs is my biggest concern. It’s important to me to work across the aisle to find solutions to the problems that Idahoans are grappling with in every corner of the state. I am committed to fighting for their values and way of life by protecting our state’s resources, upkeeping and developing infrastructure and fighting for future generations of Idahoans.”