Semanko Runs For Eagle Mayor

Norm Semanko has spent the past few years running in high-profile political circles. State Republican Party chairman since 2008, he presided over the GOP’s sweep of statewide and congressional races last November. Semanko doubled as general counsel for the Republican National Committee until March. And yet, on Monday, Semanko told the Statesman editorial board that he would be more than happy to expend his political energy on reworking Eagle’s sign ordinance, or rolling back city fees, or negotiating with neighboring Garden City on Greenbelt bicycle access. “This is not a partisan deal,” Semanko said of his run for mayor. “This is about our local community”/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: So, state GOP Chairman Semanko sez City Hall elections and service aren’t “a partisan deal.” Do you think he speaks for Republicans throughout the state who are meddling in city elections this fall?