Idaho Legislative District 1

District 1 is a great place to live, work and raise a family. I am happy to be a part of our community, and proud to represent the people of our area. Here are some links to local sites to help you learn more about the district and stay involved in your community.

Bonner County

Established February 21, 1907 with its county seat at Sandpoint. It was named for Edwin L. Bonner, who, in 1864, established a ferry on the Kootenai River where the town of Bonners Ferry is located. The ferry became an important site in emigrant travel between Walla Walla to the placer and quartz mines in British Columbia. The estimated population in 2004 was 39,872. This was an increase of  8.24% from the 2000 census. In 2002, the per capita personal income in Bonner County was $21,865. This was an increase of 25.4% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 71% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906. Bonner county is also home to Schweitzer Mountain Resort. County Clerk County Courthouse Sandpoint, ID 83864-1305 Phone: (208) 265-1432 Fax: (208) 265-1447

Boundary County

Established January 23, 1915 with its county seat at Bonners Ferry. It was so named because it borders Canada in the north, Washington on the west, and Montana on the east as well as Bonner County on the south. The estimated population in 2004 was 10,396. This was an increase of  5.32% from the 2000 census. In 2002, the per capita personal income in Boundary County was $18,316. This was an increase of 17.6% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 59% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906. It has a land area of 1,277 square miles. County Clerk County Courthouse Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-0419 Phone: (208) 267-2242 Fax: (208) 267-7814