Don Hesselgesser

Resume

Independent Party candidate, age 69 … retired commercial radio operator … long-time resident of Kootenai County.

Why running

“For low-income people and seniors, I am their candidate because I know how it is. It’s difficult to make ends meet.”

Issues

Abolish restaurant “tip credits” and pay employees the full minimum wage … protect wetlands and wildlife from exploitation and development … U.S. Highway 95 should be improved to eliminate all dangerous spots … increase the sales tax rebate from state surplus.