Public Figure Profile: Roger Bray
Saroj Lamichhane
The crowd at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building gets down after 5 pm on weekdays. Roger Bray is alone standing in front of the Einstein Bros. Bagels by carrying a notebook and a pen. He is in a black jacket and black pants that barely separate his personality from any other citizens -- an incumbent Pocatello City Council member representing seat 3 for 12 years and pastor at Central Christian Church in Pocatello for the last 28 plus years.
“I am an avid hunter and fisherman. Until I got older, I was an avid sportsman. I have played tennis, slow-pitch softball, and industrial league basketball.” Bray begins his conversation with his past athletic connection.
Bray is a father of two and grandfather of three children. He enjoys living in a small city like Pocatello because he grew up in a rural environment. However, he has lived his life in Eugene, Oregon; Anchorage, Alaska; Fort Worth Texas, Dallas and many major cities.
Bray wants to live a life that contributes to the world that exceeds what he has consumed. He wants to make the world better for future generations.
“I would rather live my life doing what I want, rather than sitting in a car for three to four hours a day. ``he chuckles. “I like the people. When I was in Fort Worth at Texas Christian University, I would go out of the airport and watch all kinds of people coming and going. I was a student of the people from time to time at that airport.”
Bray’s interest in politics arose after taking political science courses at the University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University. He was also involved with the student government in the college. Bray sees church and government as a similar functional entity. People are better together in a church than individuals and representatives work better together than the individual.
“I find that being involved in politics, I'm able to appreciate the past and shape the future. And do it for people that I think I know fairly well. I think Idaho deserves leaders who are willing to make hard decisions that promote the will of the people and the good of the people, not the self-interest.” Bray declared.
Bray is the primary advocate for many poor people and for people who are often overlooked in Pocatello. People wanted him again in the City Council and so he decided to continue his journey. He wants to work in an innovative but intentional approach in the future. Bray says there are major issues that have not been addressed yet.
“The United Way ALICE report clearly shows that we have one of the highest poverty levels of any major city and it demonstrates 50.8% of our population is economically stressed. Other things came up and the council had passed for spending that I didn't vote for. I did not support the pay raises and branding effort. I supported our staff getting the pay raise that I tried to be one that wants proof rather than emotion to make decisions, “ Bray scolded.
Bray's decision for voting in the presidential election is based on the interest of the United States of America not on his self-interest. He suggests people look for advancing and preserving America into the future in a changing world and making it a component of leadership in a changing world.
“There is an economic disparity in the United States right now. However, I am confident that my children and grandchildren are going to be people who think of others before themselves.” Bray commanded.
The crowd at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building gets down after 5 pm on weekdays. Roger Bray is alone standing in front of the Einstein Bros. Bagels by carrying a notebook and a pen. He is in a black jacket and black pants that barely separate his personality from any other citizens -- an incumbent Pocatello City Council member representing seat 3 for 12 years and pastor at Central Christian Church in Pocatello for the last 28 plus years.
“I am an avid hunter and fisherman. Until I got older, I was an avid sportsman. I have played tennis, slow-pitch softball, and industrial league basketball.” Bray begins his conversation with his past athletic connection.
Bray is a father of two and grandfather of three children. He enjoys living in a small city like Pocatello because he grew up in a rural environment. However, he has lived his life in Eugene, Oregon; Anchorage, Alaska; Fort Worth Texas, Dallas and many major cities.
Bray wants to live a life that contributes to the world that exceeds what he has consumed. He wants to make the world better for future generations.
“I would rather live my life doing what I want, rather than sitting in a car for three to four hours a day. ``he chuckles. “I like the people. When I was in Fort Worth at Texas Christian University, I would go out of the airport and watch all kinds of people coming and going. I was a student of the people from time to time at that airport.”
Bray’s interest in politics arose after taking political science courses at the University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University. He was also involved with the student government in the college. Bray sees church and government as a similar functional entity. People are better together in a church than individuals and representatives work better together than the individual.
“I find that being involved in politics, I'm able to appreciate the past and shape the future. And do it for people that I think I know fairly well. I think Idaho deserves leaders who are willing to make hard decisions that promote the will of the people and the good of the people, not the self-interest.” Bray declared.
Bray is the primary advocate for many poor people and for people who are often overlooked in Pocatello. People wanted him again in the City Council and so he decided to continue his journey. He wants to work in an innovative but intentional approach in the future. Bray says there are major issues that have not been addressed yet.
“The United Way ALICE report clearly shows that we have one of the highest poverty levels of any major city and it demonstrates 50.8% of our population is economically stressed. Other things came up and the council had passed for spending that I didn't vote for. I did not support the pay raises and branding effort. I supported our staff getting the pay raise that I tried to be one that wants proof rather than emotion to make decisions, “ Bray scolded.
Bray's decision for voting in the presidential election is based on the interest of the United States of America not on his self-interest. He suggests people look for advancing and preserving America into the future in a changing world and making it a component of leadership in a changing world.
“There is an economic disparity in the United States right now. However, I am confident that my children and grandchildren are going to be people who think of others before themselves.” Bray commanded.
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