Adams County Republican Central Committee Candidate Forum
Editor’s Note: You can listen to the audio of this event on The Record Reporter YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@therecord_reporter. You can also read a Q&A piece from the two Sheriff candidates in last week’s issue.
It was a packed house last Wednesday at the Legion Hall in Council. Over 100 people rubbed shoulders with their neighbors (sitting or standing) to hear from candidates for the Idaho House of Representatives and Adams County Sheriff.
The Adams County Republican Central Committee put on the event which lasted over 2 hours with the candidates taking questions from the public. Keith Markley, the chairman of the ACRCC, moderated the event.
Present were District 7, Seat ‘A’ candidate Jim Chmelik. Kyle Harris, also a candidate for this seat, was absent due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident, but sent a statement to be read. Mike Kingsley currently holds this seat but is not running for re-election. District 7, seat ‘B’ candidates, Charlie Shepherd (incumbent) and Larry Dunn were present.
County Commissioner for District 3, Viki Purdy was also present and took a few minutes to speak. Purdy is up for re-election but does not have an opponent.
The race garnering the most attention locally is the race for Adams County Sheriff. Kenn Roller is challenging Sheriff Ryan Zollman for the job.
Remember, you can listen to it on our YouTube channel at the link at the top of the article.
