CANDIDATE PROFILE - Wallace City Council, Seat 4, Anthony Garcia

- Full name and age  

Anthony Aaron Garcia, 35 

- Education  

Bachelor's of Arts Degree from the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina (2012), Juris Doctor (law degree) from the Charleston School of Law (2015), LL.M. in Taxation (Master of Law degree) from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2018) 

- A brief description of your immediate family     

My wife, Carlie, and I recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary Sept. 26, and are busy raising our newborn son, Cassian.

- Notable/relevant achievements or experience   

As of July 2025, I opened my law firm for business in the entire State of Idaho. My firm has a local Wallace office at 412 River St. In September of this year, I was also inducted as a member of the Wallace Elks Lodge No. 331. 

- What is your background and/or relevant experience for the position you are running for?    

I do not have any direct experience working in city government, but I am a presently practicing civil lawyer and am familiar with reading and interpreting statutes, codes, and ordinances. I was also an intern for Republican Congressman Joe Wilson during the 2010 fall semester 

- What is your main priority if you are elected?    

If elected, I would like to focus my efforts primarily on increasing transparency within the Wallace city government so that residents can have a greater feeling of involvement in the management and growth of their community. Additionally, I would also like to implement incentives to attract more businesses to serve the local Wallace community and for more families to move to town to support the local economy. 

- What do you believe are the key issues associated with the position?   

I have heard from several members of the community that transparency in government has felt lacking, regardless of whether those feelings are justified. Given the conflicting opinions from the community about the direction and character of the future growth of Wallace, making sure the city government process can be viewed as being open and fair is paramount. Regarding Seat 4 in particular, and understanding Wallace’s unique connection to firefighting, I want to make sure that the fire department has what it needs to execute its duties efficiently and effectively 

- Have you been endorsed by any people or groups?    

The Shoshone County Republican Central Committee