John Luster

Resume: Kootenai County magistrate for 10 years, 44, married, stepdaughter … graduated from Gonzaga law school in 1976 … Kootenai County and Blaine County deputy prosecutor … went into private law practice … did some felony public defense … member of the Idaho Judicial Council … member of the National Ski Patrol.

Qualifications: “I think I have the capacity to be a good listener.” … believes people may be unhappy with his decisions but should feel he has given them a fair hearing … believes it’s important to explain why he’s done what he’s done … “I can be compassionate when the time comes for it but I also think I can be harsh and stern when the situation demands it.” , DataTimes