Mitch Prouty

Mitch Prouty

Mitch Prouty says he was running for office because "it is time for me to give back to our community and I want to make a difference in Mountain Home. "I am ready to jump into public office head first. It takes courage," he said, "but I am up for the task."

"I view the role of city councilman as a community servant rather than as a politician," he said.

"The primary focus of a councilman should be listening to the people, assessing the alternatives for action, then taking the action that serves in the best interests of our citizens."

If elected, Prouty said he would like to see the city join with the Urban Renewal Agency in securing and promoting an "anchor business for downtown, one that other small businesses with be able to reap the benefits of additional foot traffic. which would bring more shopping and visitors to the downtown center.

"All the components are in place and what is needed is leadership and experience in business to make it all come together."

Prouty has served on the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department since 1999, and also served one year on the Parks and Recreation Board. In addition, he has been a part of the coaching staff at Mountain Home High School, Mountain Home Junior High, and many City Recreation youth programs, which he has coached for the last 17 years.

A public education teacher for 10 years, Prouty received his BA at Boise State University and his Masters of School Administration at Albertson's College. He has received additional post graduate credits in an effort to broaden his education and prepare himself for community leadership, he noted.

After serving as a school teacher he made the decision to join his family in the ownership of two businesses, The Carpet Shoppe and Fitness Plus.