Labrador Abandons Idaho Families
Misses Key Hearing On Bringing Jobs To Idaho
Today, State Representative Raul Labrador skipped the legislature to campaign for Congress in Northern Idaho. While campaigning, Labrador missed the House State Affairs Committee.
Among the important topics covered in today's hearing was a briefing from Idaho's military division. They discussed the possible assignment of three F-35 Strike Fighter squadrons to Boise that would effectively double the size of the Idaho Air National Guard. The Air National Guard's payroll would double, which would be a significant economic impact for southern Idaho.
"Raul Labrador must think it is more important to campaign for higher office than to work on behalf of the Idaho taxpayers that elected him," Ward spokesman Ryan O'Barto said. "If Raul is not going to fight to bring jobs back to Idaho in the State legislature, then how can we trust him to do it in Congress."
O'Barto continued, "The State legislature costs Idaho taxpayers $33,000 per day. Some state workers are being asked to work without pay to balance the budget. Why is he getting paid to not work? Raul might believe it is not important to fulfill his duty to the taxpayers, but I do. He needs to either focus on working on behalf of the people of Idaho or resign his seat in the State legislature. With such important issues facing Idaho such as an all time high unemployment rate and the upcoming budget, Idahoans deserve someone who can represent them on a full time basis."
"Vaughn Ward will work tirelessly on behalf of the Idaho taxpayers. The F-35 Strike Fighter squadrons could mean hundreds of jobs to our state and Vaughn will go to Congress and fight to bring jobs to Idaho," concluded O'Barto.
