Chris Copstead

Sun., Oct. 29, 1995

Personal: Age 46…born in Chicago…lived in Coeur d’Alene for 15 years…attended Pacific Lutheran University in general studies…advertising salesman for the Spectrum Co….eight years on Coeur d’Alene Planning and Zoning Commission, active in Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, St. Thomas Catholic Church, several credit union boards…married, five children.

Issues: Growth needs to be well-planned; cities need impact fees to off-set some of the costs of growth. Favors City Council’s decision to annex Blackwell Island but says he opposes further annexation south of the river without careful study. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

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