Joann Harvey

Mon., Oct. 30, 2000

Resume: Democrat, age 62 … physical education teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary. Owned Fitness Factory in Hayden Lake … earned a bachelor’s degree in education at Eastern Washington University, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership at Gonzaga University … former president of the Coeur d’Alene Education Association … president of the Idaho Council of Catholic Women … member of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations … volunteer at Lake City Health Care free medical clinic for several years … divorced, four children.

Why running: “We need to give back to this state’s quality of life.”

Issues: Would ask to serve on the Education Committee if elected … wants salary enhancements for teachers … improvements to U.S. Highway 95 … surplus should be used for meaningful tax relief, and the Child Health Insurance Program … manage Idaho’s growth.

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