I have talked to many people over the last week and they share my concerns about  the State budget, jobs and taxes. Unfortunately the recession continues for the State of Idaho and the Nation. People are struggling to put food on their tables and having trouble avoiding foreclosure each month. I could sugar coat it and say taxes will be cut, no one loses a job, but the reality of it is there are hard decisions to be made.  I would like to look at the $300 million dollars the government gave the State of Idaho and try to bring some back to District 3 and create livable wage jobs to get Idahoans back on their feet again. Let me know what you think District 3, what would you like to see? What do you think is or isn't working? This is the time for your voice to be heard.
                                                                                                           Fred Meckel