Mayors raise $3,000 for the valley by walking

In October, the likelihood of sighting a valley mayor in the wild skyrockets, thanks to the Idaho Mayors Walking Challenge sponsored by Blue Cross of Idaho.Across the state, communities received a record $113,250 as a result of 123 Idaho mayors successfully completing the Mayor’s Walking Challenge. Participants were asked to wear activity trackers and commit to walking daily for the entire month.All three Victor, Driggs and Tetonia mayors completed their goal and raised $1,000 for their cities. They also get the chance to connect with residents, gain a deeper understanding of their needs and concerns, and explore parts of the city they may not know well.“It allows me to see people I otherwise wouldn’t see, which can lead to some excellent and helpful discussions,” said Tetonia Mayor Brent Schindler.Schindler has participated in the challenge every year since his appointment in 2021 and has reached his goal every time.

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