Tom Suttmeier

Sat., May 20, 2000

Resume: Republican, age 56 … retired San Francisco police officer … moved to Bonner County in 1993 … owns and operates Cocolalla Creek Ranch … spent four years in U.S. Navy … 25 years experience in law enforcement … graduate FBI Academy … earned interior architecture degree from UC Berkeley extension in 1992 … retired with a captain’s rank as as commanding officer of Richmond Police Station.

Why running: “I got tired of the poor quality of leadership … the kindergarten antics of our board, some of which border on extortion.”

Issues: Improving Bonner County’s image … supports stimulating business and attracting better-paying jobs with public funding … supports consistent enforcement of planning and zoning ordinances … wants long-range planning for road maintenance and construction … advocates fiscal responsibility and use of grant funds … combatting methamphetamines.

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