ACHD President Mary May Files for Re-Election

Eagle Idaho, July 19, 2022 – Mary May filed for re-election to the Ada County Highway District Commission. She represents Sub-District #3, which encompasses portions of Boise, Eagle, Garden City, and Star, as well as unincorporated Ada County. First elected to the five-member, non-partisan Commission in 2018, May is finishing her first term in office and seeking a second four-year term.

“I am pleased to be running once again to represent the people of ACHD Sub-District #3,” said May. “It has been a true privilege to serve the people of Ada County over the past four years. Everyone deserves a seat at the table when important decisions impacting their daily lives are made. I have worked hard during my tenure to ensure stakeholders from all across the District have their voices heard.”

Since joining the Commission, May has spearheaded multiple efforts to improve relations between the Highway District and the many surrounding jurisdictions and entities it interacts with on a daily basis; has prioritized fiscal responsibility in overseeing the use of taxpayer funds; and has emphasized a community focused approach.

  • A public servant who believes in True Regional Collaboration
    • A proven leader who has built consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
    • It has been her priority to re-establish and strengthen regular communication with ACHD’s partner agencies with a regional dialogue and focus to address the unprecedented growth facing our county.
    • Championed positive relationship building with partner jurisdictions, helping to avoid costly litigation and broker collaborative solutions that benefit all taxpayers of Ada County.
    • Has encouraged regular joint meetings between the Commission and all six cities in Ada County (Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, and Star).
  • A consistent voice for Fiscal Responsibility with taxpayer funds
    • She successfully argued against a proposed 24% increase in ACHD’s property taxes.
    • Advocated for and helped realize unprecedented financial support from the State of Idaho to help mitigate the impacts of the state’s highway system on local roads within Ada County.
    • Has successfully advocated for and continues to support gap projects throughout the District, addressing needs such as school crossings, sidewalk gaps, signage, and Safe Routes to School, among others.
    • She continues to work to streamline processes at the District, allowing it to serve Ada County residents more efficiently with significant cost savings.
  • Strong proponent of a Community Focused approach to representation
    • May has been open and accessible to all, demonstrating a willingness to meet directly with constituents on-site to observe and fully understand their issues while working to find constructive resolutions.
    • Advocates and promotes transparency in the business of the District.
    • Helped foster a constructive and positive culture at the District, ensuring that all stakeholders have a seat at the table and an opportunity to be heard.

On the ACHD Commission, May has served as Vice-President once (2019) and twice as President (2020 & 2022). She is currently Vice-Chair of the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) Board, on which she has served for four years. She was awarded the COMPASS Leadership in Motion Award in the “Leadership by Example – Elected Official” category.

In addition, May was recently elected as a board member for the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) representing District XII (Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming), where she is able to further advocate for transportation initiatives in the region.

May’s efforts to increase public trust, public involvement, and outreach continue to be the hallmark of her tenure on the ACHD Commission. Elections for the Ada County Highway District will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022.

Contact: Mary May
www.MaryMay4ACHD.com
@MaryMay4ACHD
MaryMay4ACHD@gmail.com