Bio's

	Jared Fuhriman Mayor Jared D. Fuhriman was elected to his first term as Mayor of Idaho Falls in 2005. Prior to this position, he served in the Idaho Falls Police Department for 18 years where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. Jared has been married to his wife, Karen for 24 years and they have 7 children. He is a devoted husband and involved father as well as a faithful community leader. Through his experience in his personal life, professional career, and civic service, Jared has learned that by working together almost anything is possible.
	Ida Hardcastle Council President Liaison: Human Resources; Parks & Recreation; Planning, Zoning & Building; and Public Safety (Fire) Ida Hardcastle is in her fifth term as a City Council member. Council member Hardcastle has lived in Idaho Falls since 1964, having moved from Salt Lake City, Utah where she was raised and educated. She is married to Larry Hardcastle, a retired nuclear engineer. They are the parents of three children: Lloyd, Adrienne, and Amy, and have 16 grandchildren. She is a homemaker and an active volunteer in the schools, her church, and the community. Her community volunteer efforts have included PTA's, library trustee and board member for the United Way, Development Workshop, CASA, The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, The Museum of Idaho and the Chamber of Commerce, and she served as the Fourth of July Chair for many years.
	Mike Lehto Council Member Liaison: Idaho Falls Power, Public Works and BMPO Michael A. Lehto is currently a member of the Idaho Falls, Idaho City Council. He is the Chairman of the Idaho Falls Power and Public Works Departments. Mike was recently re-elected to a fourth term on the City Council. Mike received a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. He worked in aerospace research and development and nuclear/environmental consulting prior to joining Idaho National Laboratory in 1996. He has diverse interests and expertise in structural/mechanical design, heat transfer, and fluid transport. He is and engaged in the nuclear renaissance dialogue and is working to promote the next generation nuclear fuels and plant design. Mike is also the Immediate Past Chair of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Policy Maker’s Council and an ex-officio member of the APPA Board of Directors. He was first nominated to the Policy Maker’s Council in 2005. He has been a member of APPA through his affiliation with the utility since being elected to the City Council in 1999. In addition to the Idaho Falls City Council, Mike is a member of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO), and a member of the Targhee Regional Public Transit Authority Board (TRPTA). He is committed to youth competitive soccer and hockey programs, having coached both. Currently he is the USA Hockey Rocky Mountain District Coach-in-Chief, and the Vice President of the Idaho Amateur Hockey organization. Mike is extremely active in on-going national, regional, and local dialog on issues that impact the electric industry with particular focus on the public power impact. He regularly participates in Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA), Idaho Consumer-Owned Utility Association (ICUA), and Utah Association of Municipal Power Association (UAMPS), to promote public power interests and garner supports for national, regional, and statewide issues that are of interest to public power. Dr. Lehto is a supporter of his local utility and public power in general. He advocates for issues that are important to the customers served by his utility and for programs that promote the ability of not-for-profit utilities to flourish and maintain local control. He advocates for programs to promote a balanced portfolio that include provisions for future generation and for improving transmission and infrastructure in general. He is an advocate of allowing public power entities to develop broadband infrastructure and was instrumental in the network development as his utility. Dr. Lehto is always looking to promote strategic alliances with other organizations (such as the National League of Cities), to build a stronger coalition of support on issues that are important to public power. In 2011, he was awarded the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award in 2011 from the American Public Power Association. Dr. Lehto has been married to his wife Shelly for 26 years, and the couple has 2 children, Christopher and Abigail.
	Karen Cornwell Council Member Liaison: Airport, Public Safety and TRPTA Karen Cornwell was elected in November 2005. This is her first time in the political arena. She and her husband Gerry, a real estate executive for Voigt Davis Realtors, have lived in Idaho Falls for 19 years. Their son Kevin lives in Houston, Texas. Cornwell is a grandmother to two Shih Tzu puppies. Cornwell worked in the local television market for about 8 years and for the past five years has been the Executive Director of the United Way of Idaho Falls & Bonneville County. Before moving to Idaho Falls she held the same position in Lewiston, ID for 8 years. Her interest in volunteerism shows in the community service what she has been involved in since becoming a city resident. Just a few of the non profits Cornwell has been, or is, involved with are; Idaho Falls Rotary Club, Colonial Theater Campaign, Zoological Society, Development Workshop, Symphony Board, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Easter Idaho Technical College Foundation Board, and member of the Affordable Housing Task Force. She has also received several awards for her service; Volunteer of the Year - Salvation Army, Woman of Distinction -Zonta, Outstanding Woman in Private Industry - Chamber of Comerce, Paul Harris Fellow & President of the Idaho Falls Rotary, and identified as one of the Most Influential Women in Idaho Falls by Idaho Falls Magazine. Cornwell is looking forward to the next four years serving the community that she loves.
	Kenneth G. Taylor Council Member Liaison: Municipal Services, Public Safety (Fire and Police) and Library Ken has lived in Idaho Falls most of his life. A graduate of Idaho Falls High School, he has a Law Enforcement degree from Brigham Young University. Ken also is a graduate of the Utah Police Academy. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration - Accounting, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Idaho State University. A Certified Public Accountant, Ken serves as owner/president of the Idaho Falls accounting firm of Taylor & Company PC. Service rendered in the past include: President of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, President of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, President/Board Member of the Development Workshop Foundation, and President of the Idaho Falls Estate Planning Council. Ken has also served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Idaho Falls Public Library and as United Way Campaign Chairman in 1984 and 2004. Ken is also a past Co-Chair for the Post Register Community Advisory Board. Ken and his wife, Karma, are the parents of eight children. They have 27 grandchildren. In his spare time, Ken enjoys hiking, camping and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
	Thomas Hally Council Member Liaison: Human Resources, Idaho Falls Power, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and BMPO Council member Hally was born and raised in Idaho. His wife and four children moved to Idaho Falls in 1979. He has managed the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the State Board of Education since 1978 in Region Six. His four children were all graduates of Idaho Falls High School. His late wife Deanne was watercolorist who was well known throughout the region. He is a Rotarian and serves on boards that support opportunities for persons with disabilities. He attended Gonzaga University and Idaho State University and received his Master of Arts in Education from Idaho State University in 1971. He is a graduate of The Academy for Executive Leadership from the University of Oklahoma in 1993. He has served on the Governor's Commission for Substance Abuse for four years.
	Sharon D. Parry Council Member Liaison: Planning & Building, Municipal Services and BMPO Sharon D. Parry has been a councilmember since November 20, 2007. Sharon and her husband, Steven R. Parry, moved to Idaho Falls in 1991, after Sharon received her master's degree and Steve finished his masters and J.D. Degrees. Steve and Sharon have three children. Sharon served on several city commissions and committees prior to being elected to the council, including: City Planning and Zoning for 7 years, County P & Z for 2 years, City Traffic Safety Committee, City Police Federal Grants Committee, and City Parks and Recreation Commission. Past Service also includes three terms on the District 91 School Board (9 years), NW Regional Education Laboratory Board of Directors in Portland for 5 years, president of Bonneville County Republican Women, and Bonneville County American Cancer Society President. Sharon currently serves on the EITC Foundation Board and EIRMC's Board of Directors. During her first term, she is focusing on the city's economy; convention and tourism opportunities including gateway commercial and residential beautification; tourism campaigns; and promoting the arts as well as outdoor recreation in our region.