Watch the Oct 22 League of Women Voters candidate forum on YouTube https://youtu.be/C149JcbioH4

Nancy and I have called Moscow home for over 30 years, and loved raising our kids here. I’ve worked as a carpenter/contractor, and have volunteered for boards, commissions, and task forces of numerous city, school, and civic organizations. As a politically independent public servant I’ll continue my efforts to preserve and strengthen the framework that has earned Moscow its reputation as one of the best places to live. The good energy of Moscow, its neighborhoods and its people, flows everywhere and elevates all of us. Moscow can claim the blue ribbon for livability among small cities in the west. The #1 job of City Council is to keep it that way.

Contact me at moscowholmes@gmail.com to ask a question, offer advice, tell a story.

Check out this September 18 interview to learn more about matters that matter to me: https://www.facebook.com/reel/635382856098340https://www.facebook.com/reel/635382856098340

Moscow, Idaho: One little city in north Idaho that stands proud, home to more than twenty-five thousand people. In a country that sanctifies freedom, promotes personal choice, favors independent thinking and simplifies mobility, they have decided to live here. I made a list of criteria that can be used to determine livability, functionality and/or desirability when wondering what makes a place great to live. Or “sufficient” to live. What makes somebody “decide” to live here? For Moscow, what should be at the top of the list? To what extent can the actions of elected officials improve any particular criterion, or at least prevent its erosion? I think about these things.

Employment

Recreation

Climate

Housing

University

K – 12 Education

Location

Politics and Government

Community

Safety

Connectivity

Environment

Stressors

Retail

Health Care/Medical/Fitness

Family Friendly

Affordability

Faith Base

Business

Ambiance

Demographics

Social/Service Organizations

Arts – music, performance, public, exhibition

Sports – spectator, participatory, youth

Events