Bob Nonini
Party: Republican
Age: 50
Personal: Married to Cathyanne Nonini. No children. Raised in Wallace, ID.
Education: Graduated from Wallace High School in 1972. Attended two years at North Idaho College.
Professional: Worked in the investment and insurance business for 20 years. Currently owns Nonini Financial Services.
Political: First bid for elected office. Kootenai County Republican Central Committee chairman, 1998-May 2004. Idaho State Republican Party chairman, 2002-2004. District 4 legislative chairman for the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, 1994-1998.
Key issues: Education: Wants fair treatment for all teaching methods. Advocates local control for Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spokane River, not federal bureaucracy. U.S. Highway 95: needs continued improvements. Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer: Continued protection and assessment studies.
Money raised/spent: As of Oct. 25, raised $48,598 and spent $40,828.
Top contributors: Loaned $10,000 to his campaign during the primary and recently repaid $2,900. Numerous donations from political action committees including Avista, Coeur d'Alene Mines, Micron Technology and the Idaho Association of Realtors. $1,000 Coeur d'Alene Racing and Donna Weaver.
Quote: "I believe in efficiency and accountability in government." "You need to represent the people who elect you."
Key influence: Mother
Favorite book: Any book about President George W. Bush
First priority if elected: Positively represent the people of District 5.
Website: www.bobforidaho.com
Email: bnonini@icehouse.net
