Bob Ide is running for the Senate District 29 seat in the Wyoming Legislature. (Gregory Hirst, Oil City News)
CASPER, Wyo. — Election season is underway and Oil City News has sent a list of questions to candidates for the Wyoming Legislature out of Natrona County who have filed to run in the primary election in August.
These questions are designed to give our readers a better understanding of the people behind the names on the ballot. Below, get to know Bob Ide, who is running for the Senate District 29 seat in the Wyoming Legislature:
1. Who are you?
My name is Bob Ide and I have made Casper my home for over 40 years. I grew up working as a ranch hand and cowboy on my uncle’s cattle ranch in Wyoming. I have a BS in Agricultural Business and was a Certified Petroleum Landman but now own and operate a commercial real estate business. My hobbies include quality time spent with my family, working outdoors, being horseback and fighting for freedom.
2. Why have you decide to run for office and what do you hope to accomplish should you be elected?
Our campaign motto is “More Freedom, Less Government” — and this is why I am running for office. We must return to one of our nation’s original founding principles of limited government if we are to remain the freest nation in the world.
3. How do you plan on accomplishing your goals?
By voting against any and all legislation that increases regulations, increases spending and increases state government growth.
4. What experience do you have that qualifies you for the office you are seeking?
As a small business owner, I have the skills of balancing budgets, efficiently controlling costs, and managing employees. I have been very involved in our county and state Republican party and am quite familiar with our Republican platforms and values. My knowledge of American history and our founding principles which made America the envy of the world will also be useful for guiding my legislative decisions for limited government.
5. Do you feel you could be a good steward with taxpayer dollars? Why or why not?
Absolutely — I have been fighting to reduce government spending of our hard-earned taxpayer dollars for many years at both a local level and state level.
6. On the issue of transparency, where do you stand on ensuring all public business is conducted openly and in a manner that encourages public attendance?
I firmly believe that sunshine is the best disinfectant and that applies to public meetings and policies.
7. Do you believe the office or board position you seek has been open and honest with the public? If yes, how can the entity remain open and transparent when conducting public business moving forward. If no, what changes would you implement to ensure that all future dealings are open and transparent?
My opponent has failed in this area numerous times: He voted in the past for public officials to vote behind closed doors in meetings that would disallow the public (HB 232 – 2015). In addition, he voted against a bill that would have required audio recordings of legislative committee meetings (HB 276 – 2017). I will always vote to uphold transparency and accountability.
8. If you were presiding over a meeting and a topic was being discussed that you didn’t fully understand, would you ask for a more detailed explanation during the meeting or would you seek the information after the meeting?
I would ask for an explanation during the meeting.
9. Should you be elected, or reelected, do you plan on seeking any major policy changes in your chosen office? If yes, what would those changes be? If no, why not?
Yes, there are numerous policies that need to be addressed such as the state’s egregious property tax assessment policies and other taxation policies; I would oppose expansion of any and all government programs and bureaucracies; I would promote and defend personal, healthcare and economic liberty; I would work to stop cross-over voting; I would uncompromisingly defend the 2nd Amendment and the Right to Life of the unborn; and sponsor legislation that returns control of all “Federal Land” back to Wyoming.
10. Is there anything the above questions didn’t ask that you would like to comment on?
NOTE: All primary candidates who filed to run for a seat in the Wyoming Legislature were sent questionnaires at the same time and Oil City News will publish responses in the order they are received. Candidate responses are only edited for clarity and style.
If you are a candidate and did not see the questionnaire in your inbox, please email [email protected]. Oil City News sent questionnaires to Natrona County candidates running in the primary for municipal, county office or a seat in the Wyoming Legislature based on email addresses shared by the Natrona County Clerk’s Office; if you would prefer the questionnaire sent to a different address, please let us know.
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