Transparency – Trust – Together
I am committed to making Bear Lake County’s business transparent and accessible to everyone. Trust in local government begins with open communication. If information isn’t readily available to the public, how can anyone feel confident in the decisions being made?
Most people are busy with work, family, and daily responsibilities and can’t attend Commissioner meetings, especially when they are in the middle of the day. That’s why your input matters. I want to hear what’s affecting you, your family, and your livelihood. Your voice should help guide the decisions that shape our community.
By working together, we can make Bear Lake County stronger and better for everyone. I recognize that every position I take may bring both support and criticism. I welcome that. Listening to all sides, considering new information, and being willing to explain the reasoning behind decisions are essential to building trust. When circumstances change or new facts come to light, the public deserves clear communication about why decisions may evolve.
I believe that by listening respectfully, communicating openly, and working collaboratively, we can promote goodwill, strengthen trust, and ensure our county government truly represents the people it serves.
People I have spoken to say they want transparency and are tired of business as usual so I am offering a choice, not more of the same. If that resonates with you great! If you are happy with business as usual then I’m not your guy. This isn’t about me and my ego so I’ll do no pandering. This is about what the people of Bear Lake want. Either way, life goes on. The choice is yours.
STR’s
Boise has a lot of control over this contentious issue and we need to have more local control. There are considerations that need to be taken on how STRs impact the community & local infrastructure. We have private property rights v personal rights.
Road & Bridge
With Boise’s 25% budget cut, we need to find creative ways to fix our roads. Disrepair leads to higher repair costs on our personal & county vehicles plus negatively impacting emergency services.
About Lance Fitzsimmons
Many of you know my wife Kalene Hillier Fitzsimmons as she was born and raised here. Kalene is the love of my life and always a source of encouragement. When we got married over 11 years ago, neither of us had anything. Together, we worked hard and built a business that has given us more than we need as well as helping others here in Geneva.
One thing I learned from my mother is that CAN’T is a four letter word. I have lived through many instances where giving up seemed like a good option until I stopped and thought about it. I am a problem solver, not a bureaucrat.
I understand the real world and have gone through difficulties, especially having to deal with the challenges Amazon puts its vendors through. I have learned that many of their policies & practices are due to dishonest sellers. Then having to deal with Chinese sellers that poach successful listings is a challenge. They look for popular products, steal their intellectual property, then make a cheap knock off. This means I have to constantly look for ways to do things better especially in the customer service department and quality control. If I hadn’t made it a priority to take care of my customers, we would have been out of business 3 years ago.
Typically one has to be a jack of all trades to run a business. I have learned to let others do the things I am not well suited for. We have employees to do our production, others do our books, I have a company take care of my Amazon brand management and another to handle my email marketing. Doing all of this myself would be an impossible task.
I say this because I feel that someone with practical business experience would be an asset to the county. The people of Bear Lake County are the Commissioner’s customers and should be treated as such.
Politics can be brutal but I promise to not gaslight anyone or make empty promises. I support the Idaho GOP Platform and President Donald J Trump. I love the fact that he never gives up and is always talking to us.
Should the people of Bear Lake County choose to elect me to District 2 Commissioner, I promise to attend as many Commissioner’s meetings as I possibly can before my term starts to be aware of current issues being considered. You also have my word that I will listen and communicate with you.
What Others Have To Say
To whom this concerns
I have known Lance Fitzsimmons for many years. I have seen him work through many challenges he has faced in his life. I am so happy that he has managed to overcome many of those. I’m sure his life path has not been easy but his ethics and standards have allowed him to arrive where he is currently at. He is now running for Bear Lake County Commissioner and I’m sure he will apply his life lessons in a careful and proper manner taking care of the challenges Bear Lake County faces. I will be voting for Lance for Bear Lake County Commissioner.
Stephen Portela
Lance Fitzsimmons: Dedicated to Bear Lake County
Bear Lake County Chamber President 2011, 2025, Vice President 2026, board member of Bear Lake Car Show, past member of Bear Lake Memorial Auxillary
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Building a Stronger Bear Lake Together
Discover Lance Fitzsimmons’ vision and commitment to enhancing our community’s future.
Community-Focused Leadership
Dedicated to representing District 2 with integrity, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Transparent Governance
Committed to openness and accountability in all county decisions to build trust and confidence.
Inclusive Growth Initiatives
Promoting sustainable development that benefits all residents and preserves our county’s heritage.