Dan Yake
Party: Republican
Age: 52
Personal: Grew up in Spokane. Wife: Laura Yake. Two children: David, 9 and Jonathan, 7.
Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1971. Bachelor's degree in geological engineering from the Univerity of Idaho, 1976. Master's degree in geological engineering from the University of Idaho, 1984.
Professional: Recently completed a five-year contract as Coeur d'Alene's stormwater coordinator. Retired from 20-year service with the U.S. Army.
Political: Ran an unsuccessful bid for the Washington State Senate in 1980 as a Republican. Former Republican precinct committeeman in the Spokane Valley.
Key issues: People are disillusioned with politics and don't need lawmakers reneging on promises. That's why he supports the July 2005 sunset on the 1 percent sales tax increase.
Money raised/spent: Raised: $19,660 Spent: $14,776 as of Oct. 25.
Top contributors: $121 personal loan. $250 from the Sen. John Goedde, R-Coeur d'Alene, Committee. $200 from Julie Chadderdon of Coeur d'Alene. $100 from former Republican legislative candidate Jim Hollingsworth of Coeur d'Alene. $100 from both Idaho Bank PAC State Fund and Tax Fairness PAC.
Quote: "If your values and viewpoints are Republican in nature then we should have a Republican representative. It’s all about representation. And who's effective. My contention is that the current incumbent has not been effective in the last two years."
Key influence: Mother, Irene.
Favorite book: "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch.
First priority if elected: To represent our citizens and protect our interests so North Idaho gets a fair shake in Boise.
Website: None
Email: danyake @ adelphia.net
