Shoshone County Treasurer Candidate: Robin Stanley

Robin Stanley is running for the position of Shoshone County Treasurer and his main goal is to bring back the glory days of the area.

“My vision is for Shoshone County to someday be the economical giant it was back in the ’60s,” he said. “The nation needs the metals our mines produce and the lumber our trees provide. In the meantime, the county needs to be frugal with the taxpayer’s funds for our businesses and people to survive this crunch period.”

Stanley (I), the challenger, is running against incumbent Ellen Masterson (D) for the position.

He has been married to his wife, Leslee, for 44 years and together they have two sons, Brandon and Derik, and six grandchildren. His education includes a high school diploma from Wallace High School, a bachelor’s degree in education major social sciences from the University of Idaho, a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Idaho, and a specialist degree in administration from U of I as well.

Stanley’s work experience includes being the Superintendent of the Mullan School District for 27 years. During these years, he served on the statewide Idaho School Finance Committee, held the title of president of the Idaho Schools Superintendent Legislative Committee, and was also the president of the Idaho High Schools Activities Association.

Running as an independent, Stanley plans to save the county some money by working as a part-time employee.

“I object to elected positions becoming lifetime jobs without even having to campaign,” he said. “I am also disgruntled with the two-party system. So I am running as an Independent to give voters a chance to send the message to both parties that it is time to represent the people and not their parties.”

If elected, Stanley said he will work for the people of the county by stressing one key issue — survival.

“My son is an accountant … with two degrees. A few years ago, he made what I considered a rather profound … statement — ‘No business can survive, no matter how great the product they are selling, if there are not enough customers to buy their product.’ The continued loss of business and the recent loss of our radio station after 80 years, are indicative of the strain on our business community and patrons of the community.”