CANDIDATE PROFILE: Edward Warren, Shoshone County Clerk (R)

- Full name and age

Edward Warren, 33

- Level of education

I attended Eastern Washington University, where I double majored in Music Education and Vocal performance.

- Background and/or relevant experience for the position you are running for

Bookkeeper with five years of experience

Experience with both QuickBooks and NetSuite

Compliance officer for two Local Real Estate Brokerages

Youth Pastor at the Worship Center with nine years of experience

Directed Dare to Imagine Summer Camp for six years, supervising more than 50 volunteers and 300 attendees

Current City Council Member for the City of Smelterville.

- Family

Wife, Ashley Warren, married for the last 6 years

- Main priority if you are elected?

I will work to ensure that all taxpayer funds are properly budgeted and accounted for, the records of the county are properly maintained and accessible, and that Shoshone County properly and securely conducts its elections. 

- Notable/ relevant achievements you have earned or received

100% compliance in audits during my time as a compliance officer.

- Endorsements 

No one specifically.

- Key issues associated with the position?

I believe that making sure the taxpayer funds are used and accounted for properly is paramount, as prices for everything are going up.  I believe that all elected officials ultimately work for the voters and taxpayers of Shoshone County, and as such they should be available to assist the public to the best of their abilities.  I believe that our elections are vital for our republic to function properly, and as such we must have secure elections with transparency in the voting and counting process.