On August 27th, I filed my candidacy for a spot on city Council. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Steve Fenske. I’ve been a resident of the City of Weiser for more than 35 years.
I’m a veteran of the Vietnam War and served on active duty during Desert Storm. I’ve served in two branches of our military, United States Air Force and the Army National Guard. I rose through the ranks and retired after 26 years of service at the rank of Major.
I graduated from Berea High school in Ohio back in 1969 prior to entering military service. I’m also a graduate of Treasure Valley Community College with an associate’s degree in liberal arts (emphasis in Criminal Justice). I furthered my education by attending Eastern Oregon College in LaGrande Oregon and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science (with an emphasis in the area of Drug and Alcohol Treatment).
I served as a drug and alcohol counselor for Lifeway’s for three years and carried a CADC-1 certification. I continued working in the field of drug and alcohol prevention as an independent DUI evaluator for the state of Idaho for approximately four years.
I became a Weiser Police Officer in the Fall of 2005 and graduated from the POST Academy in 2006 achieving my Basic and Intermediate Certifications. I served as a patrolman, school resource officer, after school program coordinator, reserve officer and background investigator going on 20 years.
For over a past decade I’ve served as CEO and President of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization called Arrow-Heart Adventure Camps. Working with the community and parents to strengthen the characters of our local teens through the 6C’s of Leadership. I hope to bring the same leadership qualities to our city council when elected.
My wife Linda and I raised our three children in this fine community and are very proud of them. I believe that public service and safety within our community is paramount. As a prior School Resource Officer and Coordinator of the After School Program, I have worked hard to provide a pathway for our local teens to follow. I have devoted most of my time and energy to developing future leaders through Arrow-Heart Adventure camps. Hoping to live up to our city’s motto: “We Love Our Kids, Community and Country”
I have witnessed a slow progression of growth within our community and the need for future advancement. As your candidate, I hope to be your eyes, ears and voice to the city that we all love. I firmly believe that a community that supports and values the rights of others over self interest groups is important. I hope that you will join me on this journey to continue to make Weiser the gem of Washington County.
Thank you in advance for your vote and your support!
Steve Fenske
