‘Lowering Taxes For Everyone’

COVER LETTER

Kootenai County has a unique character of its own. The elective office of commissioner has an important role in maintaining and overseeing development for the future well-being of the citizens.

My family and I have been residents for 19 years. As a former business owner I have an excellent understanding of the present climate of our county. In 1993, I became a member of the county assessor’s team and advanced to senior appraiser.

My career includes an additional 17 years in county government - 22-plus years experience in local government have given me invaluable information and insight.

We are all concerned about taxation. Since commissioners have influence over only 20 percent of our property taxes, and have limited control over the budget, real tax reform must come at the state level through Legislative action which I am well-qualified to promote.

When you elect me I will work toward lowering taxes for everyone, not shifting the burden from a select few onto the rest of us.

Issues equally important are providing quality education in a safe environment, environmental safety to protect our natural resources, and to oversee a responsible growth. Paying greater attention to these issues will provide long-term benefits.

As commissioner I will approach these issues with common sense and fairness to achieve balance. The citizens of Kootenai County deserve commissioners who will work hard to control spending, support tax reform, make informed decisions, and promote responsible growth. I will use whatever influence the office allows to preserve, enhance and protect Kootenai County’s unique quality of life.

This sidebar appeared with the story: RESUME OF Jim Sinsley (GOP) Education: North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Certificate of Completion - Maintenance Mechanic - 1990. Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California - Course Literature - 1990 Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California - General Studies Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California General Studies

Employment history: Senior Appraiser, Kootenai County, Idaho 1991- Present. Seasonal park aide, Priest Lake State Park, Priest Lake, spring and summer 1991 and 1992. Teacher’s assistant, Coeur d’Alene School District #271, Dec. 1990 - April 1991. Machine operator, CXT Inc., Spokane, Feb. 1998-July 1989. Franchise operator/manager, AAMCO, Coeur d’Alene, 1979 - 1988. Appraiser, City of Orange, Santa Ana, Calif., July 1962-July 1979.

Other professional/community activities: American Red Cross, Coeur d’Alene Chapter - First Aid & CPR 1991-1995 Member of International Association of Assessing Officers Member: Idaho Association of Assessment Personnel, 1993-Present. Fund-raiser: Kiwanis playground work project for Coeur d’Alene City Park, 1997