| Crabtree
to run for state senate
With experience and demonstrated leadership in both the private sector and public service, Carl Crabtree of Grangeville has filed for the District 7 State Senate seat, running in the Republican primary on May 17. 
“Each of us should contribute to our communities to the best of our ability,” said Crabtree. “My complementary experience in both leadership of private business and government agencies uniquely qualifies me for this service." For 42 years, Crabtree has owned and operated a cattle business near Grangeville, specializing in seed stock production and yearling/stocker operations. He has served as president of the Idaho Cattle Association, and Idaho Beef Council. Carl later served on and chaired two committees with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Crabtree worked for the University of Idaho and Idaho County, serving as manager of the Idaho County 4-H Program and as Idaho County Weed Supervisor. Carl was twice elected President of the Idaho Weed Control Association. In his position as weed supervisor for three decades, Crabtree noted he worked with a diverse group of agricultural producers, private landowners and public agencies to form collaborative groups that in cooperation achieved measured successes in reducing and controlling invasive species problems affecting both industry and environmental concerns. “Bringing people together over contentious issues,” Crabtree said, finding common ground that individuals and groups can agree on, is among the skills he plans to bring to his service to the senate. Crabtree is an Idaho native. He and his wife, Carolyn, have been married 42 years and have three grown children. Contact information: Carl Crabtree, 208-983-2176, Cell 208-983-8188, ccrabtree36@gmail.com , 36 White Tail Acres Lane, Grangeville, ID 83530 |
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