CALDWELL, Idaho — On Tuesday evening, Eric Phillips upset incumbent Jarom Wagoner to win the Caldwell mayoral race.

Phillips, a veteran and longtime member of the Caldwell community, most recently worked with officials from the Caldwell School District to ensure student safety.

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During his campaign, Phillips said his main focus as mayor would be to reestablish trust between residents of Caldwell and their local government.

During an interview with Idaho News 6, Phillips acknowledged ongoing issues with city leaders, saying, "We have a broken system and I'm willing to admit that."

Now, Phillips will be tasked with leading the city for the next four years as the municipality faces exponential grow

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