Idaho Legislative District
One
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
Links
Around the Area
Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Priest
Lake Chamber of Commerce
Sandpoint
Online
Rural
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