Shoshone County Candidate Profile: Karey Eddy (D) Treasurer

Full Name: Karey A. Eddy

Age: 52 

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Office Sought: Shoshone County Treasurer 

Family 

I am a fourth-generation Idaho native, born in Shoshone County, raised in Mullan and currently living in Osburn with my husband Willie. We have a perfectly blended family that includes three sons and three grandchildren. 

Education/certifications/training 

My Certifications/education/training include:
Idaho Association of County Treasurers Certified Finance Official Certificate; State of Idaho's Property Taxes‑Principals & Policies; Tax Policy, Budget & Levy; Forest Protection; Yield & Deferred Tax Certificates and numerous training hours with the Idaho Association of Counties. Also, government finance and compliance with the Idaho State Tax System; Idaho County Risk Management Program Supervisor Training Series and the Computer Arts treasurers' financial system. 

Professional Experience 

I have 21 years of experience and on‑the‑job training specifically in the Shoshone County Treasurer's Office. This experience includes the State Tax System and Parcel Number components; Code Areas; Taxing Districts; special assessments and levies on over 16,000 parcels; Computer Arts treasurers' financial system. It also includes managing and reconciling 45 bank accounts while safeguarding and investing at the best possible yield on all County funds and maintaining liquidity and safety, as well as balancing with the County Clerk's General Ledger of Funds. I perform the Public Administrator duties with the utmost respect for any decedent and their assets while searching for estranged family members. 

Top Priorities 

My top priorities are to serve all taxpayers with professionalism, friendliness, and knowledgeable service. Consistently achieving compliance with the Idaho Code statutes and acting as a good steward of taxpayers' monies is extremely important. Continuing an excellent record of accuracy, staying within a budget and establishing clear communication with the taxpayers, my co‑workers, and all elected officials are all very important to me. 

Decision‑Making and Fiscal Responsibility 

Any decisions made within the scope of the Treasurer's duties and responsibilities are carefully made with the best interests of both the taxpayers and the County. I will treat all taxpayers with equality and fairness while strictly following Idaho Code Statutes. Conservatively spending taxpayers' money while staying within the budget, is extremely important. 

Community Representation and Accountability 

I have truly enjoyed working in the Treasurer's Office for the past 21 years. I wish to continue serving the residents of Shoshone County through my experience, dedication, accountability, transparency and integrity.