Mark Dahlquist

Housing Expand first-time homebuyer help tied to financial counseling. Taxes / Budget Fiscal responsibility: priority-based budgeting, competitive bidding, pay-as-we-go capital plan, strong reserves—every dollar tracked and explained. Infrastructure / Transportation We’ll finish missing Greenway links, protect key foothill access, and make every park safer and more welcoming. I’ll pursue grants and conservation easements, dedicate a steady share of our capital plan to maintenance, and use sensible impact fees to build neighborhood parks as we grow. Housing Continue to modernize zoning (ADUs, townhomes, small-lot starters, adaptive reuse) and fast-track projects that meet clear design rules. Government Reform Transparency & voice: weekly “Mayor’s Minute,” open-data dashboards (budget, permits, projects), more robust public comment opportunities, livestream all boards, expanded public-comment windows, quarterly town halls, citizen budget advisory. Infrastructure / Transportation Launch a “Clean & Green” corridor program: lighting, trees, sidewalks, gateways, storefront facades, and neighborhood pride grants. Environment / Energy As mayor, I’ll prioritize Greenway and park connections, pursue grants and easements that help make the Portneuf River Visioning come to fruition, including a large project that slated to move the levy back in the area of Rainey Park, integrate open space into development, and maintain what we have so families can enjoy it safely. Environment / Energy CVI’s practical, local-first conservation aligns with my approach: protect what we love, invest wisely, and ensure future generations inherit a city that’s both affordable and beautiful. Infrastructure / Transportation Day one, I’ll launch a 100-Day Attainable Housing & Neighborhoods Plan: a permitting and code-cleanup sprint, quick-win fixes (sidewalks, lighting, crosswalks), and roundtables with builders, lenders, and neighborhood leaders. Environment / Energy Yes—I support keeping Idaho’s public lands in public hands with federal ownership/management. As mayor, I’ll champion collaborative projects that improve access, wildfire resistance, and trail maintenance; back search-and-rescue and responsible recreation; and advocate for conservation dollars that respect working ranchers, sportsmen, tribes, and outdoor businesses. Economy Stand up a one-stop business desk and accelerated review for projects that create good local jobs. Housing Pocatello families are getting priced out. When we increase supply across the board and upgrade the older homes we already have and build more entry-level homes, townhomes, ADUs, and quality affordable rental units—prices stabilize and people can plant roots.