Ian James

Thu., May 23, 1996

Age: 25

Resume: Republican … financial consultant with Metropolitan Life in Spokane … graduated from University of Idaho in 1994 … former intern for former Rep. Larry LaRocco, a Democrat … past-president of UI Political Science Student association … past senator for Associated Students of UI … member of Idaho Life Underwriters.

Personal: Married and lives in Post Falls … raised in Kellogg by Democrat parents.

Issues: Cut government spending and increase efficiency … wants to combine Kootenai County’s school districts into one district … believes spending of Idaho Lottery Funds needs review … supports One Percent Initiative … pro-business … wants tough penalties for convicted criminals … desires crack-down on welfare fraud … social moderate … for abortion rights. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

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