Tommy Ahlquist in Gubernatorial campaign websites


On Drugs: More law enforcement & clinical resources for opioid crisis

Ahlquist today announced his action plan to address Idaho's ongoing opioid crisis. The goal will be to reduce the number of opioid deaths in Idaho by 50% in 4 years. Tommy Ahlquist, M.D., says, "Whether from prescription opioids or illegal heroin--the death of even one Idahoan in the opioid epidemic is one too many."
    To reduce the number of opioid deaths:
  1. Join six other states in declaring a state of emergency
  2. Raise public awareness and assemble a broad group of leaders to help fight this crisis including state and local law enforcement, medical professionals, community leaders and churches
  3. Ensure law enforcement agencies and first responders have the training and equipment necessary to fight this crisis
  4. Evaluate and consider smart investments in substance abuse clinics that can help address this crisis
  5. Improve life-saving naloxone (opioid reversal drug) dissemination, and access to medical assisted treatment programs, and non-opioid chronic pain therapies in Idaho
    Source: 2018 Idaho Gubernatorial campaign website TommyForIdaho.com Mar 21, 2018

    On Government Reform: Term limits & campaign disclosure for statewide officials

    Responsive, citizen-based leadership is critical to a strong Idaho. When professional politicians spend too much time in office, they lose touch with the realities of what Idaho families and businesses face, and as a result, put the needs of the special interests in front of the needs of the taxpayer. Limiting executive statewide elected officials to 8 years (two 4-year terms) will help ensure that Idaho has the future we all deserve.

    Idaho is one of only 2 states that has no disclosure requirements for elected officials. This reform would require elected officials to disclose their sources of personal income. This is the most basic transparency measure that helps avoid conflicts of interest among elected officials. This reform would require elected officials in Idaho to disclose the employer and job title for themselves and their spouse, any source of income of more than $5,000. Disclosing this information will fill a gaping hole that has persisted in Idaho's ethics laws for far too long.

    Source: 2018 Idaho Gubernatorial campaign website TommyForIdaho.com Mar 21, 2018

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