Crystal Ivie for Idaho House District 14
Why I am running to be your representative
Having experienced firsthand the importance of a strong education, I feel compelled to work toward an Idaho that embraces robust PK-12 funding for the state’s students and educators. The education of Idaho’s children should be a top priority, and providing high-quality education requires a stronger commitment to funding. Additionally, educators who work hard to make a difference in their student’s lives while teaching them academic and life skills deserve more educational opportunities for themselves, financial support, and security that their career path will lead to a stable and financially secure life. Teachers are heroes. Read More
K-12 Education and Funding
The National Education Association again ranks Idaho 51st out of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia in education spending in per student spending. This remains unchanged from the previous report from 2018. A vote for me would ensure an advocate for more spending, more focus on keeping high-quality teachers in our state, and training new high school graduates to be competitive in the career and/or college realms. Read More
Property Taxes
In 2021, Mike Moyle- former occupant of house legislative seat 14-A rammed through a property tax bill at the end of the legislative session, three days before the end of the session that lasted 18 weeks. There was no expert testimony, research, or time given to carefully consider the property tax bill before it was passed. Read More
Reducing Corporate Tax Breaks
Legislation in 2022 (HB 436) lowered the corporate income tax rate from 6.5% to 6%. Wealthy corporations in Idaho should not be paying lower taxes on the backs of Idahoans. The normal Idahoan deserves better representation in the state legislature to avoid further erosion of our state at the hands of wealth exchanging hands in a manner that does not benefit regular Idahoans. Read More
About Crystal Ivie
Crystal has always known hardship. Born into a family that struggled to make ends meet, Crystal grew up surrounded by food insecurity, foster care placements, and caring for her younger siblings. Fortunately, Crystal’s grandmother imparted to her the key to interrupt the cycle of poverty and chaos- the importance of an education.
Crystal took that lesson to heart and carried it with her all the way through graduate school where she found a passion for STEM education. The pursuit of these academic and subsequent career goals indeed gave her an opportunity to escape a life of poverty, and now Crystal believes wholeheartedly that every person deserves the same opportunities. Read More
