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Robert Geddes
| Robert Geddes | |
| Idaho State Senate, District 31 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1996 | |
| Term in office ended January 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Chairman of the Idaho Tax Commission |
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Geddes graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Geology from Utah State University in 1981.
In addition to being a Senator, Geddes is an Environmental Engineer for Monsato.
Committee assignments
Cameron was a member of these committees:
Issues
Selling the Governor's mansion
Grant Burgoyne drafted legislation that would force the state to sell the Governor's mansion. Self-made billionaire J.R. Simplot donated the Simplot Mansion to the state in December of 2004.
“I intend to introduce legislation to sell the governor’s mansion if I am re-elected,” said Burgoyne in an Oct. 28 debate with Perez.
This hilltop home boasts a nice view of Boise and was valued at $2.8 million Simplot gave it to the state. It is unused at this time.
The fund paying for upkeep of the house – mowing, watering, and electricity – is running out. The fund, money saved from the sale of a previous governor’s mansion, began with $1.5 million in the coffers, but has since dwindled to a little more than $1 million, according to reports.
Robert Geddes said that anyone working on legislation to sell the mansion should be respectful to the Simplot family. “Is it an option to sell it?” asked Geddes.
“Yes, I think that’s an option, but we need to extend courtesy to the Simplot family and ask them about it. Maybe even offer it back to them,” said Geddes.[3]
Elections
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Geddes had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 31 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Robert Geddes (R)
|
12,336 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Robert Geddes won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 31 receiving 16,225 votes. He ran unopposed.[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Geddes (R)
|
16,225 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Geddes collected $46,650 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Jr. Simplot Co. | $2,000 |
| Idaho Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
District 31
Geedes represented Idaho Senate District 31. Senate District 31 includes all of Caribou County[7].
Personal
Robert is married to Tammy Geddes. They have five children and reside in Soda Springs, Idaho.
External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ "Otter taps Geddes as newest member of tax commission oversight board," Idaho Reporter, By Dustin Hurst, January 18th, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Senate, Members of Idaho senate standing committees
- ↑ "Burgoyne crafting legislation to force sale of governor’s mansion," Idaho Reporter November 15th, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Geddes Campaign Donors
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Idaho Senate District 31 1996–January 2011 |
Succeeded by John Tippets |
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