Shelley to serve as Idaho’s ‘Capital for a Day’ with Gov. Little, state officials

SHELLEY (Idaho Capital Sun) — The southeastern Idaho city of Shelley will serve as the host of Idaho’s next “Capital for a Day” event on Wednesday.

Capital for a Day events feature Gov. Brad Little and many of the state’s agency directors traveling to smaller communities throughout Idaho. During the events, the governor and agency heads discuss state issues and programs and conduct an open forum for local residents to ask questions or make suggestions.

“Capital for a Day is a great opportunity for myself and my administration to hear from Idahoans about the needs of their community,” Little said in a written statement. “I look forward to sharing this tradition with the good people of Bingham County and learn how we can better serve them.”  

Little’s predecessor, former Gov. Butch Otter, also conducted regular Capital for a Day events around the state during his three terms in office. 

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28

Where: Heart 2 Hand Bingham Food Pantry, at 190 S. Holmes Avenue in Shelley

Officials set to join Little at the event include:

• Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke 
• Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt
• Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mat Weaver
• Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources Administrator Cally Younger
• Department of Parks and Recreation Director Susan Buxton
• Division of Financial Management Administrator Lori Wolff
• Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes
• Idaho State Board of Education Executive Director Jenn White
• Department of Lands Deputy Director Michele Anderson
• Department of Health and Welfare Deputy Director Monty Prow
• Department of Environmental Quality Regional Administration Katy Bergholm
• Idaho State Police Capt. Chris Weadick

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