Brandon Woolf for State Controller

Mini-Cassia (Minidoka and Cassia Counties) showed up in a big way for this year’s Lincoln Day, and what a night it was. A record-breaking crowd filled the room, proving once again that strong communities and shared values are alive and well in southern Idaho.

Janalee and I enjoyed the evening with two of our favorite Oakley couples, Lt Governor Scott and Sarah Bedke and Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie and Dave Critchfield.

I am honored to lead the efforts to recognize Idaho Sunshine Week, a week to commemorate the critical role of earning Idahoans' trust through honesty and transparency.

Openness should define how we operate every day, and that is why I am proud to have spearheaded the effort to bring tools like Townhall Idaho and Transparent Idaho, one-stop-shops for finding open meetings, public records, and financial data.

I believe civic engagement begins when information is within reach, and that is what I will continue to strive for as your Idaho State Controller.

Idaho controller promotes new transparency tools during Sunshine Week State Controller Brandon Woolf spotlights websites like Transparent Idaho and Townhall Idaho to boost public trust and government openness.

Our second Lincoln Day stop (my 430th) over the weekend took us straight to beautiful Bear Lake County!

We had the chance to visit the Oregon Trail Center and enjoy lunch sitting in covered wagons, a fun reminder of my ancestors and others who had the grit and determination it took to settle this part of the Gem State.

Places like Bear Lake County carry so much history, and it’s always meaningful to reflect on the pioneer spirit that still defines our communities today.

Grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to spend time with so many great folks. 🇺🇸