Crane won’t seek re-election

Idaho state Treasurer Ron Crane announced this week that he won’t see re-election in 2018 to a sixth term, and will retire instead. “Twenty years is a long time and I’ve enjoyed it immensely but I believe it is time for someone else to put their fingerprints on the direction of this office,” Crane said in a statement to KTVB-TV.  “I will be forever grateful to the citizens of Idaho for allowing me the opportunity to serve as state treasurer.”

Crane’s tenure has been marked by controversy, over everything from limousine use to multimillion-dollar investment losses, but he’s handily won re-election every four years. He’s focused on building up the state’s credit rating, and also launched a popular college savings program and a free annual control-your-finances conference for women/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Anyone going to miss Crane when he leaves office?

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