TJ to hold Victory Party!
Join TJ for a VICTORY PARTY on Thursday, December 10th at 5:30pm. Party will be at The Linen Building (1402 W. Grove Street, Boise) and is open to the public. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served, including a full no-host bar & music. Join Boise City Council Member-elect TJ Thomson & Boise Mayor Dave Bieter for an Election Celebration!
November 5, 2009 - TJ WINS Election! TJ Thomson 57.4% David S. Litster 42.6%
"THANK YOU! YOU made this victory possible.
You stood by me through a very difficult race and it proved to be the difference. Only with your volunteer efforts, donations, and support were we able to win such a decisive victory. I am grateful to have earned your trust and look forward to working extremely hard for you in the years ahead. Now the real work begins and I look forward to it. Thank you!" - TJ Thomson
October 30, 2009 - Help us with Get-out-the-Vote Efforts!
Assist with Get-out-the-VOTE efforts! November 1 & November 3 (Election Day). Office is located in the Jefferson Place Building (2nd Floor) – 350 N. 9th St., Boise. Contact Kassie Cerami if you can volunteer any time during either of these days at 208-608-1083 or kassie4change@cableone.net
October 25, 2009 - TJ Thomson endorsed by Idaho Statesman
TJ Thomson has been endorsed by the Idaho Statesman. The Statesman writes, “…it does come down to choosing the newcomer best prepared for the job, and that's Thomson…he better understands the myriad tasks facing City Hall. On the streetcar, he is thoughtfully skeptical about the cost, the aesthetics of cables and the impact on Downtown drivers…he criticizes the $90,000 streetcar public outreach contract... His critical thinking on the streetcar is a good sign.”
View Idaho Statesman announcement here:
Idaho Statesman Endorsement
October 9, 2009 - TJ participates in International Walk to School Day
Whether your concern is safer and improved streets, healthier habits, or cleaner air, Walk to School Day events are aimed at bringing forth permanent change to encourage a more walkable America — one community at a time. TJ believes in these causes and walked with the children at Monroe Elementary School in support.
October 3, 2009 - TJ participates in National Alliance on Mental Illness walk in Boise
TJ has become a visible advocate in Idaho’s community. In memory of his mother, he fights to prevent suicide deaths, presently serving as the Field Liaison in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District for the U.S. Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) and recently on SPAN Idaho’s Board of Directors. TJ joined in on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) walk in Boise on Oct. 3rd. NAMI-Boise is a diverse organization transforming the community so that people with mental illness and their families are empowered to achieve their full potential and are an integral part of the community fabric. TJ walked with the SPAN Idaho Team.
September 27, 2009 - "Team TJ" at the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration
The St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration is a three day event encompassing a two day Women’s Show and a 5K Run, Walk and Stroll for women of all ages and all abilities. The Celebration has never been about speed or endurance, but about celebrating health and wellness in any form, for anyone. Thanks to everyone for participating.
September 26, 2009 - TJ endorsed by Conservation Voters for Idaho
Lee Flinn, Director of Conservation Voters for Idaho, stated, “TJ Thomson is a strong leader who will advocate for well managed growth, livable neighborhoods, and who will help promote transportation solutions for our communities.” Conservation Voters for Idaho is a non-profit, bipartisan organization that works to pass laws protecting Idaho’s air, water, wildlife and open space—by electing people to office who will protect the quality of life Idahoans enjoy.
See endorsement here:
Conservation Voters for Idaho Endorse TJ
Boise Weekly discusses current endorsements
Endorsements: Boise City Hall gets green vote of confidence - Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman
September 24, 2009 - TJ Thomson endorsed by Boise Police Union
TJ Thomson has been endorsed by the Boise Police Union Local 486 of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers in his race for Seat #4 on the Boise City Council. TJ was honored by the endorsement and looks forward to working closely with Boise Police Chief, Michael Masterson, and the Boise City Police Department to keep our streets safe, if elected. At a recent Boise Police Union meeting, TJ stated "We have the finest police department in the country and I aim to keep it that way." Officer Guy Bourgeau stated, "We feel TJ is the right person for the job and has a firm grasp on the issues that face the City of Boise and we look forward to working with him in the future."
View Idaho Statesman announcement here:
Boise Police Union Endorses TJ
September 8, 2009 - TJ endorsed by Congressman Walt Minnick
TJ Thomson has been endorsed by Idaho Congressman, Walt Minnick. Walt released this statement regarding the endorsement: "It is my pleasure to endorse my friend TJ Thomson in his race for the Boise City Council. He and I share a desire to pay for what we spend, keep government small and spend every nickel of taxpayer dollars in the most effective way. We also share a love of the Idaho way of life, and the desire to keep Boise a great place to live, work, start a business, and raise a family. TJ will be an outstanding public servant, and I look forward to his service on the Boise City Council." TJ was honored to receive the endorsement. TJ has built a record of fiscal stewardship at the federal, state, and private sector levels and shares Minnick's philosophy of stretching every tax payer dollar just as far as they can go.
September 4, 2009 - TJ Thomson will face 1 opponent in the race for Seat #4 on the Boise City Council.
Yard Signs NOW available. Request your free sign today.
Idaho Statesman article on Seat #4 Candidates - Oct. 11, 2009
The filling deadline has now passed to get on the ballot for the Boise City Council. TJ will face 1 opponent in the race. Now is the time to get involved. Please make a donation today (click "DONATE" button on right to make a safe online donation). Yard signs are also now available! If you live in Boise and would like a free yard sign please email your address to us at: tj4idaho@hotmail.com. Hurry...Limited supply!
August 24, 2009 - TJ Officially Files for Boise City Council Race, Receives DFA Endorsement
TJ Thomson has officially filed a Declaration of Candidacy with the Boise City Clerk's office. TJ will compete for Seat #4, the seat presently held by Council Member Jim Tibbs. This marks the beginning of a 2-week filing period for the three seats on the ballot this November. The other seats up for election are held by Council President Maryanne Jordan and Council Member Vern Bisterfeldt, both of whom have endorsed TJ Thomson's campaign. Just prior to filing, TJ stated, "Together, we can protect our quality of life and preserve our open spaces, build a public transportation system for today and tomorrow, develop a plan for quality growth, and strengthen and diversify our local economy." TJ has also received a national endorsement from Democracy for America (DFA), our nation's largest progressive political action community.
View the Democracy for America endorsement here:
DFA Endorses TJ
View Idaho Statesman announcement here:
"T.J. Thomson officially filed his candidacy Monday for the City Council seat held by Jim Tibbs..."
August 3, 2009 - TJ Thomson releases campaign commercial
TJ Thomson released an online commercial for his campaign for Boise City Council. The short video includes highlights from the campaign trail, as well as interviews with Council Members Vern Bisterfeldt and Jerome Mapp, and Senator Nicole LeFavour.
View the commercial here:
TJ Thomson for Boise City Council video- CLIP
July 30, 2009 - AJ Balukoff, Boise School District public official, endorses TJ
TJ has been endorsed by AJ Balukoff, Boise School District public official. Earlier this year, TJ was endorsed by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Marilyn Howard. TJ Thomson, a product of Idaho's public school system and Boise State University, maintains a strong commitment to education. TJ wants to assure we have a K-12 school system that is second-to-none, including a commitment to excellence in our regional colleges and universities, as well as our public libraries. TJ also stated, "Our pre-schools and kindergartens should be safe and should take our children to a new level of understanding. Boise should remain an excellent place to raise children."
July 27, 2009 - AFL-CIO & Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters endorse TJ Thomson
TJ has been endorsed by both the Idaho State AFL-CIO and Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. Earlier this month, TJ was also endorsed by the Boise Central Trades & Labor Council. TJ stated, "I am honored by these endorsements! Thank you very much. Let's work together to keep Boise the most livable city in America."
July 16, 2009 - TJ moderates panel discussion about bike safety with Kristin Armstrong
TJ served as the Moderator for a public meeting about bike issues, which focused heavily on bike safety, current bike laws, and potential proposals for new laws and initiatives. TJ believes we need more biking and walking trails in Boise, including improvements to existing paths that interconnect all across the City of Boise to increase use and improve safety for all of our roadway users – including pedestrians and bicyclists. TJ has also called for a re-visit of City Code for possible improvements that will increase safety for bicyclists. Panel members included Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong and endorsee of TJ’s race for City Council, Idaho State Senator Elliot Werk.
Read more here:
Idaho Statesman - Can Idaho bicycling laws be improved?
Idaho Statesman - Kristin Armstrong to join discussion Thursday of Idaho bike laws, proposed legislation
June 27, 2009 - TJ Thomson gets "dunked" to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness
TJ joined State Senator Nicole LeFavour in dual dunk tanks at Capitol Park to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention! TJ enjoyed playing a role in the annual event hosted by a.l.p.h.a. (Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS).
 
June 22, 2009 - TJ participates in Council Budget Workshop
TJ was the only candidate running for Seat #4 that attended the extremely important Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget Workshop at Boise City Hall. The workshop consisted of budget presentations by the mayor and city departments. The Boise City Council holds the important responsibility of overseeing the city budget. TJ has served as a Certified Internal Auditor and fiscal steward at the federal, state, and private levels for nearly a decade. He believes these difficult times call for someone with the budgeting and analytical skills to watch over our citizens’ resources and ensure they are spent correctly. We must seek out waste and abuse in our budgets and stretch every tax payer dollar as far as possible. Also, as an experienced policy analyst, TJ will make sure our city programs are working efficiently and assist our department leaders to improve existing operations. TJ also participated in the April 29th Budget Open House at Boise City Hall.
June 10, 2009 - TJ Thomson launches Mega-Kickoff Party!
TJ Thomson officially launched his campaign today in top fashion - from The Linen Building in downtown Boise, where over 175 supporters attended to show their support. Mayor Dave Bieter, currently the youngest member of the council, is inspired by Thomson's youth and energy. He encouraged the audience to support Thomson. He also led the crowd in a chant of "Gora TJ Thomson", a Basque word meaning "up with."
Read more here:
Boise Weekly - Campaign kickoff: TJ Thomson raises the roof at Boise's Linen Building
New West Boise - TJ Thomson Declares for Boise City Council
June 8, 2009 - TJ endorsed by Mayor Dave Bieter, Vern Bisterfeldt, City Council members:
TJ Thomson received the endorsement of Boise Mayor Dave Bieter in his race for Boise City Council, as well as endorsements from Council Member Vern Bisterfeldt, Council President Maryanne Jordan, Council Member David Eberle, Council Member Elaine Clegg, and former Council Member Jerome Mapp. Mayor Bieter stated, "The citizens of Boise rightly expect a lot from their City Council members, and TJ will deliver. He's smart and conscientious, always willing to put our community and its people first. As we work to make Boise the most livable city in the country, we couldn't ask for a better member on our team than TJ Thomson."
TJ also recently received several other endorsements, including that of former Governor Cecil D. Andrus, the Honorable Bethine Church, the Boise Central Trades & Labor Council, and Boise Business & Economic Development Professional Ben Quintana. Add to all these the endorsements of nearly every State Legislator in the City of Boise.
    
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Idaho Statesman - Boise mayor backs TJ Thomson for City Council
June 2, 2009 - Boise Fire Fighters Endorse TJ Thomson:
The Boise Fire Fighters Union announced their support of TJ Thomson for Boise City Council. Citing Thomson’s “practical idealism”, Local #149 Secretary-Treasurer, Jim Walker, said, “TJ Thomson and fire fighters have a shared vision for Boise that goes well beyond public safety. Fire fighters are also citizens and we, too, want a strong economy, good schools, safe streets, affordable health care, and a clean environment. TJ is the man who can lead this city in the right direction. We’re going to be with him every step of the way,” said Jim of the union’s support for Thomson. “We want him to accomplish his vision for Boise.” In August, TJ was also endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho.
Read more here:
Idaho Statesman - Boise firefighters union endorses TJ Thomson for City Council
Daily Kos - TJ Thomson Announces Campaign Kickoff Party, Receives Fire Fighters' Endorsement
May 21, 2009 - TJ Opens Campaign Store:
Show your support for TJ! Campaign materials now available. Please note: The campaign does not receive any money from your purchase.
TJ's Store
May 9, 2009 - TJ Thomson forms "Spring Clean Boise" Team:
Boise residents are blessed with a safe community and high quality of life. Our neighborhoods are vital to the City's success; if we allow our neighborhoods to deteriorate, we'll lose the very things that make Boise such a great place to live, work and play! Let's continue to work together to make our neighborhoods cleaner, safer and more livable. On May 9th, our "Spring Clean Boise" team (pictured below) helped a resident in need tidy up his property.
April 23, 2009 - TJ attends "State of the Downtown" Address, suggests improvements:
"TJ Thomson...said the city is on the right track but more work needs to be done. 'We need to connect the cities and the neighborhoods with more bike paths and walkable areas,' Thomson said."
Read entire article here:
Idaho Statesman – Developer says Downtown Boise among best in the nation for "walkable urbanism"
March 18, 2009 - TJ Thomson Addresses Ailing Economy:
"After watching several family members leave the city to protect their jobs and seeing many of my West Boise neighbors sell their homes to prevent foreclosure, I am more convinced than ever that we can and must do more. We must lay ideologies aside and do what we can to protect and attract good jobs, spark new business growth, and invest here at home..."
Read entire statement here:
Boise Weekly – TJ Thomson's Opinion Piece
March 2, 2009 - Announcement:
Idaho Power Company awarded TJ Thomson with a 2009 Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) Award for his volunteer leadership role with the Boise City Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch (NW) Program (TJ founded and currently chairs the NW Program in Dawson Meadows Subdivision in West Boise). TJ requested that the small financial award be given to the Boise City Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, to help offset costs associated with running this crime-deterring program.
January 20, 2009 - TJ Thomson announces intent to run for City Council:
Boise Weekly City Desk – “Obama Spurs City Council Run”
KTVB Channel 7 News
KIVI-TV Channel 6 News – “Local Activist Announces City Council Run”
Idaho Statesman – “Boise activist announces bid for city council”
Ridenbaugh Press/Northwest – “Obama candidate fallout”
35 Letters to the Editor (in support of TJ's race for City Council):
Idaho Statesman - November 1, 2009, "Boise City Council: Re-elect Bisterfeldt and Jordan; elect Thomson"
Idaho Statesman - October 31, 2009, "Boise: Statesman picks were right on"
Idaho Statesman - October 29, 2009, "Thomson is in touch with vets' concerns"
Idaho Statesman - October 29, 2009, "Thomson will help plan Boise's future"
Idaho Statesman - October 29, 2009, "Thomson will make difference for Valley"
Idaho Statesman - October 29, 2009, "Support Thomson, Jordan, Bisterfeldt"-frmr Boise City Council Member Anne Hausrath
Idaho Statesman - October 28, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson would bring sound skills to spending"-Gail Bray, frmr St. Sen.
Idaho Statesman - October 25, 2009, "Boise: Support incumbents, Thomson"-Cecil D. Andrus, frmr Governor of Idaho
Idaho Statesman - October 25, 2009, "Boise: Thomson is right for the times"-Jerome Mapp, frmr Boise City Council Member
Idaho Statesman - October 21, 2009, "Election: TJ Thomson offers a clear vision for Boise's future"-Steve Scanlin, frmr State Rep.
Idaho Statesman - October 19, 2009, "Election: Thomson is ethical and a true public servant"
Idaho Statesman - October 15, 2009, "Election: Thomson combines experience, character"-Les Bock, State Senator
Idaho Statesman - October 10, 2009, "Election: Thomson would protect Boise’s quality of life"
Idaho Statesman - September 18, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson will help improve Boise's transit system"
Idaho Statesman - September 18, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson will bring positive changes to Boise"
Idaho Statesman - September 6, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson will help grow transportation system"
Idaho Statesman - September 4, 2009, "Boise City Council: Electing Thomson is vital to our community's progress"
Idaho Statesman - August 17, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson has expertise, people skills to be a great leader"
Idaho Statesman - August 17, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson is an outstanding choice for Boise City Council"
Idaho Statesman - August 12, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson will boost efforts to help people in need"
Idaho Statesman - August 8, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson can help Boise reach new heights"
Idaho Statesman - August 4, 2009, "Boise City Council: TJ Thomson is prepared to be an effective leader"
Idaho Statesman - July 27, 2009, "Boise Council Race: Thomson will help local economy get stronger"
Idaho Statesman - July 18, 2009, "City Elections: Thomson's enthusiasm will get results for Boise"
Idaho Statesman - July 10, 2009, "Boise City Elections: Thomson has the smarts, background for council job"
Idaho Statesman - July 10, 2009, "Boise City Elections: Thomson combines honor and humility"
Idaho Statesman - July 3, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson is an experienced and collaborative leader"
Idaho Statesman - June 22, 2009, "TJ Thomson: Support a leader who's visionary and pragmatic"
Idaho Statesman - June 22, 2009, "TJ Thomson: Thomson can help Boise amid economic changes"
Idaho Statesman - June 15, 2009, "City Council: TJ Thomson will help the local economy"
Idaho Statesman - June 8, 2009, "Boise City Council: TJ Thomson will bring a fresh voice, new ideas"
Idaho Statesman - May 29, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson knows how to protect and attract jobs"
Idaho Statesman - May 29, 2009, "Boise City Council: Thomson's track record is right for Boise council"
Idaho Statesman - May 20, 2009, "City Elections: Support TJ Thomson for Boise City Council"
Boise Weekly - May 13, 2009, "And the Endorsements Begin"
OTHER PRESS:
TJ Receives "2009 Grassroots Organizer of the Year" Award
TJ Receives "2008 Accomplished Under 40" Honors
TJ speaks at President Barack Obama rally at Taco Bell Arena in 2008 -CLIP
TJ addresses need to prevent suicide deaths in Idaho-CLIP
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