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Jonathan Lashley (Idaho)
Jonathan Lashley (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ada County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in Idaho. Lashley lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Lashley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jonathan Lashley was born in Scott City, Kansas. Lashley earned a high school diploma from Sandpoint High School, a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in 2008, a graduate degree from Clemson University in 2011, and a Ph.D. from Clemson University in 2019. Lashley's career experience includes working as an education administrator. Lashley also previously worked in graphic design, journalism, technical writing, web development, independent coffee, hospitality, and food service. Lashley has been affiliated with YIMBY Action.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Ada County, Idaho (2024)
General election
General election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Incumbent Ryan Davidson defeated Jonathan Lashley in the general election for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Davidson (R) | 57.5 | 145,430 | |
 | Jonathan Lashley (D)  | 42.5 | 107,471 | |
| Total votes: 252,901 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Jonathan Lashley defeated Preston Fischer in the Democratic primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Lashley | 71.8 | 9,660 |
| Preston Fischer | 28.2 | 3,789 | ||
| Total votes: 13,449 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Graham Carter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1
Incumbent Ryan Davidson defeated Clyde Dornier in the Republican primary for Ada County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Davidson | 58.8 | 25,103 | |
| Clyde Dornier | 41.2 | 17,612 | ||
| Total votes: 42,715 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lashley in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jonathan Lashley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lashley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Growing up in a family that navigated financial hardship and professional uncertainty, I learned firsthand the importance of informed public policymaking, a reliable social safety net, and the kindness of others in helping everyone get a fair shot at success. Over the last eight years, my collaborative leadership has resulted in positive change for Idaho's education community and garnered recognition from the Idaho Business Review, which named me one of this year's "Accomplished Under 40."
As an Ada County commissioner, I'm not just focused on growth but on building a smarter, safer, and fairer local government. I'm excited to lend my knowledge of public program management and deep understanding of systems to the people of Ada County as we navigate rapid growth and create a sustainable future together. This focus on sustainability ensures that our growth is ongoing, responsible, and beneficial for all.- Growth is inevitable, but we must be smarter in addressing it. Our county and its cities have incredible data and expertise worth elevating as we diversify housing inventory—focusing on building in and up before moving out into unincorporated county lands. County leaders must show up, learn from those struggling to make a home here, and make themselves more accessible to those in need. Relatedly, we should hold our commissioners accountable for learning from the example set by other cities in the western United States that did not proactively protect natural spaces, increase transportation options, and curb runaway sprawl when they had the chance.
- Taxes are necessary, but must become fairer for everyone. We can keep residential property taxes low while increasing revenue by actively addressing the increasing gap between residential (higher) and commercial (lower) property taxes. We can also be more creative and ambitious in improving county services via alternative funding sources and public/private partnerships. Where the current commissioners regularly waste time and taxpayer money by defunding public housing initiatives that work and threatening the tax-exempt state of local hospitals and non-profits without cause, I recognize the value of stretching taxpayer dollars through public advocacy and partnership.
- Our communities are generally safe for many but can be safer for everyone. Ada County should better support first responders with adequate training, funding, and support while ensuring that emergency services do not become unnecessarily overextended through the overdevelopment of county lands. We can provide access to good life choices by reinvesting in housing-first initiatives, improving public transportation, and protecting renters. Appointing experts who champion medical consensus to the Central District Health Board will go a long way toward creating consistent public health standards county-wide and improving morale among health providers and CDH staff. Overall, the safety of our county reflects our compassion for those in need.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024
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