George Currier
Party: Democrat
Age: 70
Personal: Wife, Betty; five children; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Education: Vallejo Sr. High; course work at Whitworth (1971) and Spokane Falls Community College (1972); AAS radio communications technology-Community College of the Air Force (1985); USAF Air University, Radio Technology Leadership courses A and B (1983 and 1984), ANG/AFRES First Sergeant Academy (1987); NARTE Master RF Radiating Endorsement and Master Non-RF Radiating Endorsement (1986) based on training at Terrell Education Center in Everett, Wash.(1970-1985)and Keesler Technical Training Center (1960); North Idaho College (1983-1984 and 2001).
Professional: Executive director of Greater St. Joe Valley Development Foundation Inc., 2000-2004; emergency manager for Benewah County 1992-2000; circuit designer/technician for Pacific Telephone and General Telephone 1961-1991; Washington Air National Guard 1972-1991; U.S. Army 1950-1957; U.S. Air Force 1959-1963.
Political: Committeeman for the Benewah County Democratic Party; St. Maries City councilman 1989-1998.
Key issues: Health insurance and health care availability; education funding and economy and employment.
Money raised/spent: As of June 4, 2004;, raised $6,170. Total spent unavailable.
Top contributors: Idaho Education Association, $1,000; Robert and Jeanne Buell, $500; Richard and Katherine McFadden, $200.
Key influence: Mother, who taught empathy.
Favorite book: Christ in Concrete by Pietro Di Donato
First priority if elected: Find non-partisan bridges with the majority.
Website: http://www.idgop.org
Email: geobet@smgazette.com
