Idaho Attorney General Candidate Art Macomber Prioritizes Transparency

Idaho candidate for state attorney general, Arthur Macomber (R), pledged to prioritize transparency and open accountability in office, the American Tort Reform Association announced today. Macomber embraced good-government principles by […]

Idaho candidate for state attorney general, Arthur Macomber (R), pledged to prioritize transparency and open accountability in office, the American Tort Reform Association announced today.

“In signing this pledge, Art Macomber has shown that, if elected as Idaho’s attorney general, he will commit to a more transparent, accountable government,” ATRA President Tiger Joyce said.

Macomber’s opponents have not responded to requests from ATRA to sign the AG Transparency Code. The Association encourages other candidates to complete the questionnaire.

ATRA maintains that attorneys general need the discretion and independence to enforce state law, free from the influence of parties that may have a private interest in the outcome of any litigation their office may take on.

“In every instance, a state’s attorney general should seek to provide the highest quality services at the best value for hardworking taxpayers when considering whether to contract with outside counsel,” Joyce said. “Signing ATRA’s transparency code gives hope that transparency and accountability will be a priority in the Office of the Attorney General in Idaho should Macomber be elected.”

ATRA developed the Transparency Code as a collection of model policies that should govern the use of outside counsel by state attorneys general. ATRA is committed to working with state and local leaders to improve our civil justice system by reducing excessive litigation and increasing government transparency to enhance economic development and job creation. Attorneys general play a critical role in creating a fairer system for all as states’ chief law enforcement officers.

“We hope to work with Idaho’s next attorney general to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state.”

The questionnaire answers provided by Macomber are available here.
For more information about ATRA’s work in creating greater transparency among state attorneys general, please visit AGSunshine.com.