Chairman To Probe Tondee Hiring

Kootenai County Commission Chairman David Stewart is looking into the county’s hiring of former Commissioner Todd Tondee. Stewart told The Press Monday he believes four other candidates were also qualified for the job Tondee landed. “I still haven’t come to the conclusion that he’s the right person for the job or not,” Stewart said. He believes Tondee is qualified. Tondee now works in the Grants Management Office as a “transit program specialist,” earning $21.74 per hour. Stewart plans to interview Grants Management Office director Jody Bieze, who hired Tondee. “I have some strong questions for her,” Stewart said. Tondee and the previous board of commissioners created the position late last year/ David Cole , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

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