From residential expansion to growth at the airport, Mayor Rebecca Casper is proud of the development of Idaho Falls under her three terms.
One of the projects she finds the most pride in is the installation of fiber optic cables across the city allowing for high-speed internet.
“We have managed to put the infrastructure in place, and we make that available to private sector entities that want to provide service, but they don't have to manage the hardware, right? We've created the highway, and we invite people to drive on it,” Mayor Casper said. 0:30
This allows the fiber optics to be owned and maintained by the city, while internet is provided through the private sector.
As her last term comes to a close, she reflected on her work done, and why the people of Idaho Falls have voted her into office.
“I’d like to think, I'll say it that way, that I have been able to demonstrate, when I get in front of people and talk to them, sincerity and a willingness to apply an intelligent approach to things,” Mayor Casper said. 3:25
Looking toward the future, there are things Mayor Casper will miss when she is out of office.
“I actually like leaving things a little better than we found them,” she said. “And I'm going to miss being needed to help solve those problems.” 17:44