Don Pischner

Running for District 4B House seat.

Resume: Incumbent Republican, age 57 … born and raised in Coeur d’Alene … U.S. Army Veteran … 1963 Humboldt State College, Calif., accounting graduate … Inland Asphalt supervisor for 17 years; 1985 to present owns asphalt engineering consulting business … elected to Legislature in 1994 … divorced with two daughters.

Finances: Raised $6,029, including $500 from the Idaho Republican Party, $500 from the Idaho Committee of Hospitality and Sports, $250 from Hecla Mining Co. and $500 from Timber Political Action Committee.

Issues: Supports property tax relief and reducing bureaucracy … believes state should pay for maintenance and operations of schools … wants faster Superfund cleanup and economic development in Silver Valley … opposes intrusive government mandates.

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