04.26.2017
Boise man, Troy Minton has been living at River of Life Men's Shelter for a month now. Before that, he has lived on the street and in various other shelters.
"Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought about running for governor after all the situations that were coming up," Minton says.
According to Minton, his experiences throughout his life have influenced this decision. His main issue is raising minimum wage. "I know how hard it is with the struggles, with the heartache and headaches wondering how you're going to come up with the food, how you're going to come up with the money,".
He also hopes to help struggling families by providing them with needed resources. "If families are on the verge of losing their houses we need to step in and help them," Minton said. "That's why I'm running, to help change, to stand side by side with our families and the state of Idaho."
Though some have put him down for his high hopes, he spreads a positive message. "Follow your heart and dreams," Minton said. "If you want to go run for something, run for something."
Boise man, Troy Minton has been living at River of Life Men's Shelter for a month now. Before that, he has lived on the street and in various other shelters.
"Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought about running for governor after all the situations that were coming up," Minton says.
According to Minton, his experiences throughout his life have influenced this decision. His main issue is raising minimum wage. "I know how hard it is with the struggles, with the heartache and headaches wondering how you're going to come up with the food, how you're going to come up with the money,".
He also hopes to help struggling families by providing them with needed resources. "If families are on the verge of losing their houses we need to step in and help them," Minton said. "That's why I'm running, to help change, to stand side by side with our families and the state of Idaho."
Though some have put him down for his high hopes, he spreads a positive message. "Follow your heart and dreams," Minton said. "If you want to go run for something, run for something."
As for me, I say to him 'Go and live your dream! I wish you the best of luck!'.
For the original story, check out this link: http://www.ktvb.com/news/politics/homeless-boise-man-prepares-to-run-for-governor/429709343
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