(Realtor Chris) Fillios has set as his top priority the expansion of economic opportunity via job expansion, while maintaining the rural character of the region. Fillios believes that Kootenai County can have it both ways. "There’s no arguing that the citizens of Kootenai County have spoken strongly about their desire to maintain our rural lands," he said. He believes that working with state legislators to reduce Idaho’s high corporate tax rate, coupled with initiatives to promote the higher education opportunities between Coeur d’Alene and Moscow, can be a lure to prospective employers/Chris Fillios press release. More here

Question: Fillios will challenge commission Chairman Rick Currie, who won a three-way race and re-election 2 years ago. Is Currie vulnerable this year?