Jarom Wagoner is the mayor of Caldwell, Idaho.[1] He was a member of the Caldwell City Council, and a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 10, seat A.
Jarom Wagoner | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Caldwell | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Garrett Nancolas |
| Member of the Caldwell City Council | |
| In office January 6, 2020 – January 2022 | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 10, Seat A | |
| In office November 14, 2017 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Hixon |
| Succeeded by | Julie Yamamoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rexburg, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Wagoner |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Occupation | City planner, politician |
Early life edit
Wagoner was born in Rexburg, Idaho.[2]
Education edit
Wagoner first attended Brigham Young University–Idaho, and later attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in business administration, finance, and economics.[2]
Career edit
In 2005, Wagoner became a city planner for County Development Services, until 2009. In 2009, Wagoner became a Principal Planner for JP Wagoner Planning, until 2010. In 2010, Wagoner became a Planner for Ada County Highway District, until 2013. In July 2013, Wagoner became a senior planner for the City of Caldwell, Idaho.[2]
Appointment and Elections edit
Mayor of Caldwell edit
Wagoner was one of five candidates running for Caldwell, Idaho Mayor in the November 2021 election.[3] Wagoner even though he was the highest vote getting with 47% of the vote,[4] Caldwell requires the mayoral race to win with more than 50% making Wagoner face John McGee on the November 30, 2021 run off election.[5] McGee attempted to drop out and allow Wagnoner to become mayor without a run off election but the city clerk said that the run off election must happen.[6][7][8][9]John McGee did not actively campaign in the run off election.[10] Wagoner defeated McGee with 82.75% of the vote.[11]
Idaho House of Representatives District 10, Seat A edit
In November 2017, Wagoner was appointed by Idaho Governor Butch Otter to become a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 10, seat A. Wagnoner replaced Brandon Hixon, who resigned on October 19, 2017 from the Idaho House of Representatives.[12][13][14]
2020 edit
Wagoner was defeated by Julie Yamamoto in the Republican primary, gaining only 41.73% of the vote.[15]
2018 edit
Wagoner was unopposed in the Republican primary.[16] Wagoner defeated Democratic nominee Sead Muradbegovic with 63.3% of the vote.[17]
2012 edit
Wagoner challenged Brandon Hixon in the Republican primary, he lost taking only 48.5% of the vote. (85 votes)[18]
Personal life edit
Wagoner and his wife Lisa reside in Caldwell, Idaho. They have three sons.[12]
References edit
- ^ Spacek, Rachel (December 1, 2021). "Caldwell just elected its first new mayor since 1996. Here is who won the runoff". Idaho Statesman.
- ^ a b c "Jarom Wagoner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Elections". Caldwell, ID. September 5, 2021. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Caldwell City Voting Statistics" (PDF). November 2021.
- ^ Guadarrama, Marcos (November 2, 2021). "Caldwell to hold a runoff election for new mayor". KBOI. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Caldwell mayoral runoff can't be canceled, city clerk says". KTVB. November 10, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Spacek, Rachel (November 9, 2021). "John McGee wants to drop out of Caldwell mayor runoff, city clerk to make final decision". Idaho Statesman.
- ^ Suppe, Ryan (November 9, 2021). "John McGee asks to withdraw from Caldwell mayoral runoff election". Idaho Press. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.[failed verification]
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.[failed verification]
- ^ Harris, Benjamin (December 1, 2021). "Jarom Wagoner wins Caldwell mayoral runoff election". KIVI. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Sewell, Cynthia (November 7, 2017). "Gov. Otter names replacement for vacant Canyon County seat". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jarom Wagoner appointed to fill Idaho House of Representatives vacant seat". Idaho Business Review. November 14, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Jarom Wagoner appointed to Idaho House". Idaho Press-Tribune. November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Election Night Results". Live Voter Turnout.
- ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Primary Results legislative". archive.sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved December 1, 2021.