Nancy Parker

Nancy Parker was born in Indiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Andrews University in 1976. Her career experience includes working in healthcare and as a teacher, writer, editor, proofreader, and massage therapist.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Indiana, have lived in Alabama, Michigan, and Washington, moved to Idaho 40 years ago. I have been a teacher, an editor, and a certified nursing assistant. I am now retired and raise poultry, fruits, and nuts on a very small plot just outside Middleton.

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?

We must fully fund our public educationWe must restore full human rights to all Idahoans, including bodily autonomy and freedom to speak, read, and publish, and protect our initiative rightsProtect our public lands and keep them accessible to the public, without leasing them for destructive extraction.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education and personal freedoms. Adapting to our future. Justice, civility, tolerance.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Dedication to the good of all our constituents, not to any party, race, ideology, income level, or other subset.

Willingness to listen and possibly change course if it is shown that your proposal is destructive of rights.

Ability to see the big picture and the long term.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Good listener, detail oriented, excellent language skills, widely read. Problem solver, persistent and can think outside the box.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

See that the state government runs, efficiently, ethically, and according to our constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Legislatively, a more just and stable state.

Personally, land in good condition to feed people and help the whole ecosystem.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Assassination of JFK. I was 8, in school. Everyone was shocked and crying.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Minding the dispatch radio for a neighbor's cement business. Just one summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Lord of the Rings, for the sheer beauty of the language.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Meg Langslow (author Donna Andrews)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Money has always been tight in my adult life. My husband (long dead now) had terrible health.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Remain independent of each other, able to suggest and consult, but neither controls the other.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Manage growth without running out of water.

Reject extremism and promote civility.l

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily, although they must study the mechanics of the process. We would benefit by having many more perspectives, from all fields of work, in the legislature. Most people cannot afford either the time or the money to campaign or serve, so the viewpoints are very limited at present.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, people work better together when they know and respect each other personally. I was greatly inspired by the speech by Zooey Zephyr at the Gracie Pfost gala this year. She has learned to approach everyone with respect and earned their respect in return.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Nothing higher. Possibly a school or library board.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Several women have told me of their reproductive challenges and tragedies. They confirm my opinion that only women and doctors should be making these medical decisions, without fear of legal interventions.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All our work should be accessible to the public. Those who violate laws or ethics need to be held accountable. There should be no self-dealing nor special favors nor acceptance of valuable gifts.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

It needs to be kept accessible, no further requirements or barriers. It should NOT be permissible ( as was passed this year) for state officials to spend public resources to support or oppose initiatives. They should remain neutral, only providing truthful information on impacts in their field.