Ever heard of LLUPA? It’s Idaho’s Local Land Use Planning Act and it’s the law that gives Canyon County Commissioners the authority to approve or deny land divisions, rezoning requests, and comprehensive plan changes that shape where thousands of new homes may go and what farmland is lost.

Canyon County, now home to about 282,800 residents in 2026, has seen explosive growth. We’re up 49% since 2010 and nearly 33,000 new residents since 2020, with 379 agricultural land divisions creating over 1,000 new parcels outside city limits. 

As commissioner, I will use LLUPA to examine every project and how it aligns with our Comprehensive Plan and community priorities like farmland preservation, safe roads, infrastructure needs and responsible growth. I will work with the other commissioners and county staff to make the process transparent and accessible while using LLUPA as a firm legal foundation to support developments that truly serve Canyon County’s long‑term vision.

Growth in Canyon County: Good or Bad? What are your thoughts on sprawl, responsible growth, infrastructure concerns?