Brannon Takes Over As County Clerk

Item: Brannon named county clerk : Will serve remainder of Cliff Hayes’ term /David Cole, Coeur d’Alene Press

More Info: Jim Brannon was unanimously chosen Friday by the Kootenai County commissioners as the county’s new clerk. Work starts at 8 a.m. Monday for Brannon, who will be leaning on current Deputy Clerk Pat Raffee as he gets started. Brannon will serve out the last year of former Clerk Cliff Hayes’ term after Hayes died last week. Brannon was the overwhelming favorite after being the top of three potential picks forwarded by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. “I’m saddened that I’m here under these circumstances,” Brannon said in an interview after being sworn in by Commissioner Todd Tondee.

Question: How would you operate the clerk’s office for the next year if you were in Brannon’s shoes now?