Don Heikkila

Running for District 4B House seat.

Resume: Democrat, age 49 … lived on Harrison Flats ranch since birth … 1970 University of Idaho English graduate … lifelong rancher and part-time driver education instructor … chairman Idaho Soil Conservation Commission, master of Harrison Grange, precinct committee chairman for Idaho Democrats, vice chairman of Cenex Cooperative Supply board of directors … unsuccessful 1984 state representative candidate … single.

Finances: Raised $1,624, including $250 from Shoshone County Democrats, $100 from House Democrats and $100 from attorney Ray Givens.

Issues: Opposes One Percent Initiative and increasing sales tax … supports bigger homeowners exemption … promotes economic diversity in Silver Valley … believes state should help pay for new schools … opposes Gov. Batt’s nuclear waste agreement.

, DataTimes