CANDIDATE PROFILE – Lori Osterberg, Shoshone County Clerk (R)

- Full name and age

Lori J. Osterberg, 51

- Level of education

Kellogg High School graduate; Many training classes in different departments; A great deal of on-the-job training. 

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

I am well versed on budgets and means to stay within them. I worked for the school district as a bus driver, trainer, assistant director, and director for 29 years. I also worked at the state level in Boise as a Region 3 specialist, auditing and advising over 50 Idaho school districts to help keep them within their budgets. I have proven leadership ability and have administered budgets to ensure that programs are cost-effective and that funds are managed appropriately. 

My goal is to spend the next six months following and learning the position from the appointed county clerk and deputy clerk and feel there is nothing better than hands-on training from an experienced elected official. I understand there are various moving parts to this position and will strive to serve the community with honor.

- Family

Husband, Tim Miller; six children and five grandchildren.

- Main priority if you are elected?

My priority is to adhere to all Idaho laws, rules, and regulations, knowing that is how to build trust and to ensure that Shoshone County citizens are receiving accurate and current information. Transparency and accountability between departments at the courthouse and for the citizens. I will always work with excellence, integrity, and honesty. 

- Notable/ relevant achievements you have earned or received

Employee of the year

Trainer of the year

Team effort for the ‘Spot Inspection of the Year’ award

- Endorsements 

Recommended by the Shoshone County Republican Central Committee

- Key issues associated with the position?

I believe that a key issue is an ongoing budget crisis that was brought to light in August 2023. The overspending needs to be addressed, and we need to do our due diligence when it comes to spending Shoshone County tax dollars.