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Sue Chew - Idaho State Representative - Boise District 17
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Updates and Opportunities for Public Testimony |
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Two updates as we begin the second week of the Legislative session: First, the Governor's State of the State Speech is now transcribed and can be viewed online. If you haven't read it, you can click here to catch up. Second, the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee (JFAC) will be holding public hearings on February 1st and February 8th. In her weekly newsletter, Katherine Hansen of Community Partnerships of Idaho explains why public testimony matters - and how we can participate effectively: The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has scheduled two days of public hearings for the third year in a row. On February 1st, they will be hearing testimony from the public on the Education, Natural Resources and other Government Agency budgets. And on February 8th, they will be hearing testimony on Health and Human Services, Public Safety and Economic Development Agency budgets. This is a great opportunity for members of the public to come and share their ideas and feedback on the budget. The turnout and messages presented during both the 2011 and 2012 Legislature definitely made a difference in the budgeting process. I encourage everyone to come out and testify. The Mental Health Provider Association of Idaho will be holding a "Legislative 101 and How to Prepare a Testimony" training on February 6th at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Access Behavioral Health. More information to come. |
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Come Meet with Sue Chew and Team 17! |
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Every week, Team 17 will provide opportunities for you to meet with us through office hours and public forums. Tell your neighbors and friends - we hope to see you there! Weekly Office Hours Come meet with the three of us - either privately or in a group - to discuss any issues you may have. We'll answer questions, discuss issues, provide insight into the legislative process and personalities, and generally kibitz about politics. When: Tuesdays beginning January 22nd (except forum nights - January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9 - and March 26th Spring break) from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: In the Career Counseling Center at Borah High School Public Forums
Team 17 will hold four legislative forums open to the public, where we'll summarize important information about the legislature and then open the floor up to comments and questions. The four forums will be held: - Tuesday, January 15, Borah High School Library
- Tuesday, February 12, Horizon Elementary School Library
- Tuesday, March 12, South Junior High School Library
- Tuesday, April 9, Grace Jordan Elementary School Library
We offer free parking and tasty snacks. And we guarantee a good time for all!
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Endorsement by Rev. Ed Keener |
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"Because Rep. Sue Chew understands and works for the aspirations we have for our communities and state I stand strongly behind Sue's efforts to return to our state legislature. Sue knows first hand our need for affordable, effective health care for all our citizens. She works for the common and excellent public education we desire for all children and young people in our communities. Sue understands our aspirations because she is out in our community participating in our community events." Rev. Ed Keener  Rev. Keener serves on 4 non-profit boards: The Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless shelter, The Interfaith Alliance, The Kessler-Keener Lectures, and Ten Thousand Villages third world craft store.
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"I have worked with Representative Sue Chew during the last few years in an effort to improve education and health care for all Idaho citizens. Sue is a committed individual with a passion for making life better for the people she represents. She is willing to tackle some tough, politically sensitive issues that others avoid, like improving health care. Having spent over twenty-five years working with insurance and managing employee benefits myself, it is reassuring to find a legislator willing to listen to the concerns of citizens impacted by dramatic increases in medical cost, costs that are often shifted to those least able to pay. I support her reelection efforts and encourage others in the legislature to engage in work that will improve both education and health care for Idaho citizens." Jim Stark  Boise, Idaho
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Endorsement by Ted Epperly, MD |
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"Sue Chew is one of the most thoughtful and compassionate legislators I have ever met. She is at a multitude of community activities and is always learning and improving things. She is one of the best informed legislators on health care reform. Sue is hard working and dedicated to helping make Idaho a better place to live and work. I recommend and endorse her without reservation." Ted Epperly, MD  Program Director and CEO Family Medicine Residency of Idaho Boise, Idaho
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Endorsement by Cheryl Richardson |
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"As an educator, Sue values the potential of our youth. I have had the privilege of watching her in action. Sue goes beyond the factual "what" and always asks probing questions such as "Why?" and "How does this relate?" We would be wise to put her tenacity and problem solving abilities to work for us as a legislator."  Cheryl Richardson Facilitator of Gifted Education, Hillcrest Elementary, Boise |
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What's Happening this Session? |
Visit with me and Team 17 at our Weekly Office Hours! When: Tuesdays beginning January 22nd (except forum nights - January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9 - and March 26th) from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: In the Career Counseling Center at Borah High School We'll also hold several Public Forums, where we'll summarize important information about the session, take questions and provide snacks.
The four forums will be held at 7pm on: - Tuesday, January 15 at the Borah High School Library
- Tuesday, February 12 at the Horizon Elementary School Library
- Tuesday, March 12 at the South Junior High School Library
- Tuesday, April 9 at the Grace Jordan Elementary School Library
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