Jeff Roberts

Profession: General Contractor

Party affiliation: Republican

Educational background: Highschool/ Occupational certifications

How many years as a Bonner County resident: 10

Maritial status: Married

Family: Six children

Website: votejeffroberts.com

1.  • Restore professionalism and decorum to the Board of Commissioners and foster an environment of cooperation and mutual respect.

• Rebuild confidence in the Board of Commissioners among both citizens and county staff.

 • Assess opportunities to reduce spending and limit government growth while maintaining quality services and eliminating waste. 

2. • Unprecedented county growth of nearly 3% per year, with approximately 80% of that growth coming from out‑of‑state residents moving and building here. Combined with staggering increases in the cost of living, this presents serious challenges for the county. 

• Unnecessary lawsuits totaling nearly $2 million against the county due to a lack of discipline among government employees and hostile relationships between citizens and government. 

• County government expanding beyond its constitutional guidelines, creating an increasing burden on taxpayers.  

3. • Identify ways property owners can responsibly use their land to help offset the high cost of living and property ownership in Bonner County, while ensuring the county’s comprehensive plan for growth is respected. 

• Restore a culture of professionalism and respect to the Board of County Commissioners and build a collaborative, forward‑moving relationship among staff, citizens, and elected officials. 

• Evaluate each county department to ensure it is effectively serving the public and identify areas for improvement. 

4. Property rights. Ensure private property is respected and that land-use determinations are made with teh utmost respect for landowners, while applying the law fairly and uniformly accross the county. 

5. The loss of key county employees and public servants. Providing constitutionally required services is vital county work, and losing experienced employees takes a serious toll on efficiency and effectiveness. Implementing policies that lead to better employee retention is crucial for a well‑functioning local government.

6. Emphasize that this is our home—we all live here, run businesses, and work here. Being a good neighbor and practicing the principle of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” would go a long way toward uniting the county.

7.  I hear repeatedly from families and property owners who want to build on their land to accommodate growing children, aging parents, or small‑scale supplemental income, but feel overwhelmed by excessive red tape. At the same time, there are valid concerns about rising costs of living and unsustainable growth. 

The comprehensive plan should be respected and revisited over time to reflect the evolving needs of the county, without just rubber stamping unsustainable growth. 

8. Health care is a national crisis, not just a local one. Government regulation and intervention, poor food quality, limited options, excessive environmental toxins, and a lack of individual responsibility have collectively contributed to the situation we now face. 

9.  County government should be as limited as possible, while fulfilling the responsibilities required by the Idaho Constitution and state statute. As a Dillon Rule County, Bonner County is obligated to carry out those enumerated duties. Road and Bridge, county clerk, assessor, sheriff etc. Beyond that scope, county government should minimize its footprint in the lives of Bonner County citizens. 

10. Have you read the Idaho Constitution and the U.S. Constitution, and will you abide by their standards? Yes, I have—and yes, I will. 

11. As a general contractor and small business owner, I know what it means to be accountable to the people you serve. For years, I’ve worked directly with members of the public, executed complex contracts, balanced tight budgets, and managed multiple crews and subcontractors to deliver results on time and within scope and budget. Those same skills—common sense, receptive to ideas, transparency, and fiscal responsibility—are exactly what local government needs. 

I’ve also spent much of my life volunteering and serving my fellow Americans, guided by a strong belief in liberty, personal responsibility, and community service. If elected to the Board of Commissioners, I will bring those values with me every day. My commitment is simple: to listen to residents, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and help keep Bonner County free, prosperous, and accountable for the future generations who will call it home.