Elected Officials

James Page

Growing up in a military family, James has called many places home. After his father’s military career ended, James’s family moved to Caldwell and then later to Meridian. James has called Western Idaho his home since 1985.

James earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at Boise State University and his Juris Doctor from Concordia University School of Law. He is a proud member of the Idaho Bar. James’s career began at the Idaho Department of Correction and later at the Idaho Commission of Pardons & Parole. In those capacities, he learned the value of service and government accountability. James left government employment in 2003 to launch his business, providing legal services to government agencies and their partners.

James, his wife Tessie, and their children moved to Garden City in 2007. Whenever James is asked why he moved his family to Garden City, James points to the Boise River, miles of greenbelt, amazing restaurants, the craft beverage corridor, economic diversity, an eclectic mix of residents, and a vibrant sense of identity and community.

In 2014, Mayor John Evans appointed James to the Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission. In that capacity, James navigated the delicate zoning balance that sustains Garden City’s robust business interests, artist spaces, and residential communities. His love of land use and planning prompted James to accept Mayor Evans's appointment to the City Council in August 2019. Garden City voters elected James to retain his Council seat in 2019 and again in 2023.

You can contact Council Member James Page at jpage@gardencityidaho.org

Teresa Jorgensen

Teresa is an Idaho native and moved to Garden City in 2011. In 2007 Teresa began her career in the photocopier industry. Previous work experience included 17 years in the semiconductor industry. She has volunteered with various organizations in the community and most recently is President of the Board of Directors for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. 

Teresa was selected as one of the Idaho Business Review's Women of the Year in 2010. This award recognizes Idaho women whose successes in business and contributions to the community have set the pace for our region’s future. In 2017 Teresa was recognized by the WCA’s Tribute to Women in Industry.  

In September 2020, Mayor Evans appointed Teresa to complete the remaining term of Councilmember Elfreda Higgins’ term after her resignation.

Teresa likes to spend her leisure time traveling, sailing, hiking in the foothills, and walking the Greenbelt. Teresa has three children and one fur baby.

You can contact Council Member Jorgensen at tjorgensen@gardencityidaho.org.

Kent Rasmussen

Rasmussen has spent most of his career years in wholesale and retail development for Hallmark Cards. Complementing this core experience are two notable periods in wine wholesaling and retailing, the latter of which is his current role at Albertsons.  Throughout his tenure with Hallmark, which commenced in Boise in 1997, Rasmussen and his family relocated multiple times to Seattle, Dallas, Kansas City, and Cincinnati metro areas.  In 2017, the chance to return to the Treasure Valley presented itself, prompting him and his wife to choose Garden City for its appealing proximity to a wide array of amenities within the entire region.

For much of his career, he focused on market development and retail site analysis, leading to a broader interest in land use.  That experience led to his appointment by Mayor Evans to Garden City’s Planning and Zoning Commission in 2019, where he served as Chairman from 2022 until his installation as a city council member in January 2024.

Rasmussen takes great pride in championing youth sports, particularly contributing to the growth of water polo.  His involvement spanned coaching summer club teams, previously serving as the head coach for both boys and girls teams at an Ohio High School, and actively participating as a referee.

Kent and his wife Bonnie have been happily married for over 30 years.  They have a daughter who lives in California.  The Rasmussens enjoy hiking and exploring Idaho with their golden retriever, Piper.

You may contact him at krasmussen@gardencityidaho.org.

Wendy Carver-Herbert

Wendy is a long-time community volunteer, public relations professional, and former Fortune 500 executive. Before leaving the corporate sector to establish a public relations consulting firm, she led global communications for Western Union. As a consultant, she worked with clients across the financial services, real estate development, telecommunications, and nonprofit sectors.

Since retiring, Wendy has remained an engaged citizen and tireless neighborhood advocate, developing a strong understanding of land use policy and city governance. She was duly elected to serve as a Garden City Council member and took office in January 2026.

Wendy serves on the advisory board of the Garden City Early Learning Collaborative and leads Ready for Kindergarten workshops for parents and caregivers, helping ensure children enter school prepared for long-term success. She has also worked six legislative sessions as a nonpartisan staff member in the Idaho House of Representatives, supporting committees spanning Judiciary, Commerce, Energy/Environment, and Ways and Means.

Her prior service includes roles as Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Garden City Public Library Foundation, membership on the Garden City Boise River Overlay Advisory Committee, board service for Denver’s oldest senior-living nonprofit, and volunteer work as a hospice volunteer.

Wendy and her husband—a long-time Idaho resident and active volunteer with the Garden City Police Department—have been married for nearly 40 years. After successful careers in Colorado, they returned to Idaho and chose Garden City as their forever home. They are proud parents, grandparents, and animal lovers who share their home with a beloved Dalmatian.

You may contact her at wcarverherbert@gardencityidaho.org.