About

About Bill



Bill Jacobs focus and reason for running for a Garden City Council seat was to help manage the city through change . As the city grows, decisions will need to be made regarding proposed development, maintaining affordable workforce housing, the impact growth will have on city services, and the financial stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Based on my experience as a business executive and business owner, I am well qualified to help lead the city as it manages its future potential. I look forward to representing Garden City.

Bill is devoted to community service and currently serves on two YMCA boards, including the West Branch, where he served as the annual campaign fundraising chair. In addition to the YMCA, Bill volunteers at the Morrison Center and is a youth soccer coach. He is also the water manager for the Lakeland Village HOA.

Jacobs is a businessman with 35 years of experience owning, managing, and developing businesses. He is the General Manager at FarWest Landscape and Garden Center. Jacobs earned his BA in Marketing from Seattle Pacific University and his MBA from California State Fullerton.  His work experience includes positions as a Global Logistics Manager at HP, VP of Client Services as MarkMonitor and owner of Alloway Lighting.

Jacobs enjoys hunting & fishing, tennis, biking, and serving in his church. Jacobs and his wife Kristen have been married 33 years and have two adult daughters. Jacobs is fluent in Spanish, having lived in Latin America for 9 years. 

Bill Jacobs looks forward to campaigning and introducing himself to the residents and business owners of Garden City. The BoiseDev.com interview with Bill provides more information about his background.