Liyah Babayan

Background

Babayan is an independent candidate, a mother of four and a small-business owner who says she has lived in Twin Falls for 35 years and owned a local business for 20 years. Her public service includes seven years on the Parks and Recreation Commission, service on the Main Street Redesign Committee and service as a Twin Falls School Board trustee.

Sources: CBS2/FOX9 District 25B candidate survey

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Infrastructure funding

  She proposes periodically reviewing and adjusting the state sales-tax distribution formula so regional commercial centers such as Twin Falls receive a fairer share of revenue, helping ease local taxpayer burdens and support infrastructure and community projects.

  CBS2/FOX9 District 25B candidate survey

• Budget and spending

  She supports transparent budgeting, regular reviews of state spending and evaluating programs by results before asking Idahoans to pay more. She also argues that communities generating significant state revenue should receive a fair return to maintain infrastructure.

  CBS2/FOX9 District 25B candidate survey

• Water and resources

  She supports protecting Idaho’s natural resources and opposes data centers that place excessive demands on water and power infrastructure.

  CBS2/FOX9 District 25B candidate survey