Jeremy Gilbert

Jeremy Gilbert was born in Lakewood, New Jersey. He graduated from Temple University in 2009 and Pennsylvania State University in 2017. Gilbert served in the U.S. military from 2005-2017 and reached the rank of Infantry Officer and Cavalry Scout. His career experience includes working as director of operations at Rimon Law, facility manager at U.S. Bank, director of workplace solutions, and workplace services manager at The Heritage Foundation.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jeremy was born in Lakewood, NJ in 1987. His family lived on a small farm in Jackson Township where they raised horses and other livestock. His adopted mom was a single parent who raised three children while working full-time and running their family farm. During his sophomore year, Jeremy’s family moved to Hedgesville, WW where he finished his high school years.

After high school, Jeremy studied at The Pennsylvania State University for one semester, before leaving to enlist in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Cavalry Scout. After a short sabbatical, Jeremy returned to college at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. There he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice while participating in Army ROTC.

Upon graduation, Jeremy received a commission in the United States Army as an infantry officer. During his time on active duty, Jeremy served in several locations including Georgia, Germany, and Virginia. He participated in various rotations in Europe and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In 2014, Jeremy transitioned into the U.S Army Reserve and began his first civilian job at The Heritage Foundation. While working full time at Heritage, Jeremy also earned a Master of Public Administration degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Jeremy and his wife Shaina moved to Idaho in 2018; they currently live in Boise. Since moving to Idaho, Jeremy has worked in management positions at U.S. Bank, and Rimôn Law.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Term limits for Congress - I will self-impose a two-term limit on myself. I believe that 12 years is more than enough time for one person to hold a Senatorial seat. Furthermore, I will work to pass a Constitutional Amendment that establishes term limits for these offices; six 2-year terms for the House of Representatives and two 6-year terms in the Senate.Federal Government Spending and the National Debt - Federal government spending is out of control. For years, politicians in Washington, DC have spent our money without restriction. Each year, the federal government grows its discretionary spending budget while the country slips further into debt. Therefore, I support a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. Like many state and local municipalities, the federal government’s spending should be constrained by the amount of revenue it brings in. Deficit spending is horrible for our country and its future. We must stop adding to a debt that future generations will be responsible for.Energy Independence and Investments - Being energy independent is vital to both our country’s current existence, and its future. To reach and maintain energy independence, we should take a multi-pronged approach. First, we must utilize our existing energy resources to benefit our citizens. Leveraging every energy source that is currently available is a logical notion. This includes fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear power, and biofuels. Additionally, making investments in alternative energy such as renewables and nuclear energy is critical. Ensuring affordable energy now and investing in alternative energy for later is common sense; and we can do both!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There are many issues facing our nation today, from immigration and national defense to healthcare and energy independence. Each of these issues bring with them a unique set of challenges and opportunities for Idaho. As with anyone, there are some issues that are very personal to me; those that I’m passionate about for a variety of reasons. However, if elected I believe I should carry the voices of Idaho to Washington, DC. Therefore, Idahoans should help shape my stances on most issues.

I’m proud to say that I don’t know everything. Unlike many politicians, I’m not going to try and convince you that I know all the answers. On the contrary, I’m content with knowing that I haven’t formulated a stance on every issue yet; and that’s because I have a lot of Idahoans still to talk to. I promise you that my stances on issues will be formulated with input from Idahoans, all Idahoans. I’m not going to DC to represent myself and my views, I’m going to represent us and our views.

My key public policy issues:

1. Term limits for Congress

2. Limited Federal Government - Removal of Outdated Laws & Deregulation

3. Federal Government Spending and the National Debt

4. Constitutional Rights

5. Protecting Unborn Children

6. National Defense

7. Energy Independence and Investments

8. Law Enforcement

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