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Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Bonner County commissioner, District 1.
Glen Bailey
1. I had been appointed by the governor to complete the 2yr term of Commissioner Joyce Broadsword when she resigned in 2013. I enjoyed serving the county as a …
Carol Kunzeman
1. I have the time and the commitment. I love working for the public, and public service is the most important aspect of my life. Eight years as mayor of Ponde…
Phil Hart
1: Donald Trump and the changes that are soon upon us. I want to be a part of making those changes happen.
County Questions
1: What inspired you to run for elected office?
Priscilla Giddings
1: While deployed overseas, I realized the significance of our constitutional freedoms in America and felt that while I was trying to help garner freedoms for …
Ellen Weissman
1. I have thought about running for office several times over the years, but the timing never worked out. After the recent Florida shooting, I was inspired by …
Mike Boeck
1: As a life-long Republican, I am running to bring effective representation back to District 1.
Bruce Hollett
1. I have been interested in politics for a most of my life and I think we need to get back to our roots by working for the citizens of our county.
Donna Gow
1. Not only have I heard the concerns of property owners, but of the Assessor’s staff as well. On my website, you can see things I have thought about for some …
Danielle Ahrens
1. In 2009 Sarah Palin came to Sandpoint where she had been born and her dad was a science teacher to do a book tour for her new book “Going Rogue: An American…
Shannon McMillan
1. In order to make a difference, one has to step up and put oneself forward.
Tax cuts, health care highlight session
The Idaho Legislature wound down to a close last week. Here are some key takeaways:
Rally calls on legislators to fill Medicaid gap
BOISE — After years of the Medicaid gap population being left largely uninsured, some Idahoans are taking direct action to try to make lawmakers listen.
Trespass bill debated
BOISE — A bill increasing penalties for trespassing passed an Idaho Senate panel and was sent for amendments after nearly two-and-a-half hours of debate March …
Senate OKs Child Protective Act
BOISE — The “Child Protective Act,” or “Foster Care Improvement Act” passed an Idaho House panel March 15 with unanimous support. A trailer bill, appropriating…