Ken Tilton

Fri., Oct. 27, 2000

Resume

Incumbent Democrat, appointed to commission in October 1999 … 57, retired telephone technician … former union shop steward … attended Washington State and Farleigh Dickinson universities … activities have included Habitat for Humanity, Kootenai County Flood Task Force, Shoshone County Airport Advisory Committee, Lions Club … married, children.

Why running

“I have used the last six months as a great learning tool … There are lots of things that need to be completed.”

Issues

To fight EPA Superfund expansion … To encourage population growth that would increase employment and tax base … North Fork, St. Joe river protection.

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