HucksOnline asked Betsy Russell/Eye On Boise for map of new North Idaho legislative districts. And she sent a link to the one above. Looks like the city of Coeur d'Alene is all within District 4. District 1 looks about the same, too. But the rest of the districts seem pretty carved up. Read Betsy Russell's description of North Idaho descriptions.

JohnA comment: We go from sharing our interests with Bob Nonini, Frank Henderson and Jim Hammond to join a far-flung district over 200 miles long.  I'm actually OK with that, as I'm from Shoshone county and have worked with the cities of Harrison, Orofino and Riggins in the past.  I know the people to be fair, if somewhat rural-minded, still seeking natural resource jobs while showcasing their incredible recreational opportunities for the world to see. Forget flying home to Spokane every weekend like our Reps do now, as they'd pass over the majority of their constituents. It will take a snowcat, ATV and a beefed up four-wheel drive to service this district, so I hope whoever runs in 2012 has lucky No. 7 on their side.

Question: Which new North Idaho legislative district boundary bothers you most?

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