Diana Lachiondo
Diana Lachiondo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Ada County Board of Commissioners in Idaho, representing District 1. Lachiondo assumed office in 2019. Lachiondo left office on January 11, 2021.
Lachiondo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Ada County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in Idaho. Lachiondo lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Prior to assuming office as commissioner, Lachiondo worked as the Director of Community Partnerships for the City of Boise for five years. Her professional experience also includes directing development work for nonprofit organizations Idaho Business for Education, Women's Bean Project, and the YMCA of Greater Seattle.[1] Lachiondo has served on the board of United Way of Treasure Valley, as well as with the Treasure Valley Education Partnership and the Boise Public Schools Foundation.[2] She earned a bachelor's degree and a certificate in nonprofit management from the University of Washington.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Ada County, Idaho (2020)
General election
General election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Ryan Davidson defeated incumbent Diana Lachiondo in the general election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Davidson (R) | 51.2 | 128,121 | |
 | Diana Lachiondo (D) | 48.8 | 121,963 | |
| Total votes: 250,084 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Incumbent Diana Lachiondo advanced from the Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diana Lachiondo | 100.0 | 33,539 |
| Total votes: 33,539 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Ryan Davidson defeated Davidson Haworth in the Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Davidson | 60.8 | 24,253 | |
| Davidson Haworth | 39.2 | 15,665 | ||
| Total votes: 39,918 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Diana Lachiondo defeated incumbent Jim Tibbs in the general election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diana Lachiondo (D) | 51.4 | 94,869 |
| Jim Tibbs (R) | 48.6 | 89,720 | ||
| Total votes: 184,589 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Diana Lachiondo defeated Erik Berg in the Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diana Lachiondo | 85.1 | 22,057 |
| Erik Berg | 14.9 | 3,856 | ||
| Total votes: 25,913 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Incumbent Jim Tibbs advanced from the Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jim Tibbs | 100.0 | 34,804 | |
| Total votes: 34,804 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Diana Lachiondo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Diana Lachiondo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lachiondo's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
My top priorities as Ada County Commissioner will be 1) smart, sustainable growth that preserves our quality of life and open spaces, 2) saving money in the long run by investing in proactive, data-driven, and innovative solutions to tough problems, and 3) leading a regional plan to address our valley's opioid crisis.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm passionate about the intersection of fiscal responsibility and moral responsibility. More often than not, doing the right thing is also the most cost-effect thing. There's a quote by Bishop Desmond Tutu: "There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in." That resonates with me.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have proven myself professionally to be a hard worker who shows up, collaborates, and listens. I've spent the last nine months talking to Ada County residents about their concerns and issues, showing up in every city in the county for open houses and listening sessions. And, unlike my opponent, I have funded my campaign without any corporate or county contractor money. I'm beholden to voters, not special interests, and that matters.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
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Succeeded by Ryan Davidson (R) |
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