Bud Mueller

Sat., May 20, 2000

Resume: Republican, age 64 … incumbent Bonner County commissioner since 1997 … independent commercial and residential building contractor of 32 years … retired 15 years ago … sportsman and boater.

Why running: “I would love to be elected again, but only with another conservative. It’s disheartening to see other commissioners spending money like crazy.”

Issues: Simplifying government … lowering tax burden on property owners … grudgingly accepts grant funds … advocates zero-based budgeting … opposes enforcing planning and zoning ordinances in some cases … supports more commercial zoning … opposes reinstating building department … advocates public involvement in county business … opposes any tax increase for upgrading county roads.

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