Idaho Falls City Council candidate says government regulation will only cause more housing problems
September 9, 2025
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IDAHO FALLS – Brad Whipple, a cyber security specialist in Idaho Falls, is one of seven candidates vying for a seat on the city council.
The 34-year-old man is running for Seat 2, which is currently occupied by Lisa Burtenshaw, who is running for mayor. Other candidates competing for the seat include Jordan Bardsley, Teresa Dominick, Brandon Lee, Mosy Moran, Stephanie Taylor-Thompson and Christopher Joseph Brunt.
In a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Whipple says his personal experience working with the local government in Custer County to develop property is what prompted him to enter the race.
He notes the construction of high-density rental units in Idaho Falls. It’s a widely discussed topic that other candidates are focusing on in their campaign. While Whipple is in favor of the idea of home ownership, he cautions against regulating it at the local level. He says government involvement will only cause more problems for consumers.
“Housing affordability is one of the No. 1 issues Americans are dealing with today,” Whipple says. “If you try to pull at the strings of supply and demand at the government level, you’re going to end up with limited housing and sky high prices. I plan to not let that happen, if elected.”
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