Many of you may have noticed the blue signs all over our district, asking for your vote on May 15th. I just thought I would share with you a little more about my husband:
Josh was born in Ucon and went to school at Bonneville High School. We
met as Juniors in High School, when we were both decorating for a
dance. I would give him pieces of tape to hang up the black plastic,
and he would tease and flirt with me. After that, we dated every week.
We went up to Ricks College for a year, and then he went on a mission
to southern Texas, Spanish Speaking. I went on a mission to Spain, and
so there were 3 years that we didn't get to see each other, but wrote
back and forth. When I came home, we were engaged before my homecoming
report! We were married 3 months later and have 5 handsome, wildly
energetic, and extremely fun sons. We love to do anything in the
outdoors including fishing, golfing, camping, hunting, swimming,
boating, skiiing, and motorcycling.
Josh has always wanted to run
for political office. He loves politics, and he loves our great state
of Idaho! After we were married, we finished our degrees at Idaho State
University. Josh majored in Political Science and History, and earned
his teaching certificate. He taught briefly at Ririe High School, where
he was able to observe first-hand both the good and the bad in the
Idaho education system. He decided to leave his position teaching to
grow the cabinet business he started with his brother. South Fork
Cabinets grew to be a large business with many employees. He also
started other related businesses, such as a framing business and a home
building business.
Just when things were going great in the building
boom, Josh was involved in a severe car crash that damaged his legs and
had to have a few surgeries and physical therapy. The poor economy hit
at the same time, and we struggled as many of you have also during this
period. At this time, a family friend named Roger Ball, who founded Oil
of Melalueca and King B Beef Jerky, approached Josh and asked him to
help start JD Premium, a network marketing company. Josh, with the help
of Zach Davis, and others, grew this company from zero into a sales
force of over 12,300 distributors and was the CEO of the company. He
then decided he wanted to pursue other endeavors and sold oil and water
trailers to those working in North Dakota, Wyoming, and throughout the
nation. Today he and Zach own a business called Black Ink Royalties
that sells oil and gas mineral rights. Their office is in Rigby, right
across the street from Broulims.
I believe Josh would be a great
representative for our district, because whatever Josh does in life, he
gives it his whole heart and soul. He is hard-working, honest,
intelligent, loyal, and giving. He has lots of experience in business
and will strive hard to bring jobs to our area and to our people. He
believes in eliminating government waste and unnecessary spending. He
has studied the constitution and will adhere to its principles. He
believes in state's rights. He is well-rounded, with experiences in
many assets of life including the education system, family, church,
business, and the outdoors. He has been through hard times, and has
risen to the top and overcome challenges. He will not be afraid to
fight for what is best over in Boise, and will give it his all. He is
energetic and talented in public speaking, which will give us a voice
and represent us well in Boise. He knows and loves Idaho, and will
strive to make Idaho a great example for the whole nation. He loves his
country, and I know he will serve it well.
On May 15th, I ask you
to vote for Josh Anderson for seat 35A, and encourage your family,
friends, and neighbors to do the same. We need your votes! It will not
be easy to win this election, as Josh is running against an incumbent of
35 years, many of which she has ran unopposed. Every vote counts, and
it is "time for a new voice for a better future." We sincerely
appreciate the time you take to go out and vote in the primary--we know
it is not easy with your busy schedules, children, and work. Your
support means so much to us! We thank you, and we hope Josh gets the
opportunity to serve you in Boise.
