Jerry Clemens

Sat., May 13, 2000

Resume: Republican, age 58 … commercial account executive with Rokstad Ford … five-year Bonner County resident … owned a real estate management company in Chicago area that managed more than 10,000 units … former general contractor … bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Missouri … board member of Kinderhaven foster home and Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce … member of Masonic Lodge, Elks and Eagles … graduate of Leadership Sandpoint … married with four grown children.

Why Running: “My grandson, T.J.; I want him to have a much better place to live. I hope he can stay here and make a living.”

Issues: Turning around Bonner County’s racist image … improving county roads … enforcing Planning and Zoning ordinances … attracting good-paying jobs … hiring grant writer for county … improving staff morale … supports investing tax dollars in economic development … advocates volunteerism to benefit county.

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