Idaho County Commissioner Jim Chmelik’s crusade to press the federal government to transfer federal public lands to the states is arriving in the Treasure Valley next week, when Russ and Kara Fulcher will hold a fundraiser at their home for Chmelik’s new corporation, the Western Landmark Foundation, with special guests Chmelik, Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, and 1^st District Congressman Raul Labrador. Labrador’s spokesman, Dan Popkey, confirmed that Labrador will take part in the Tuesday evening event, at which, according to an emailed invitation, “We will ‘pass the hat’ for donations to Western Landmark Foundation.” “Yes, the congressman plans to attend,” Popkey said in an email. “He looks forward to a discussion on more effective ways to protect and manage our federal lands and natural resources.” The event is billed as "an evening with friends in support of the Western Landmark Foundation"/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Should Congressman Labrador and Secretary of State Denney be involved with the Western Landmark Foundation?

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