Mark Solomon
Party: Democrat
Personal: Married to Jeanne Clothiaux
Education: Eastchester High School in New York. WSU - Two semesters ... studied Physical metallurgy
Professional: Welder and blacksmith, artist Former executive director of the Lands Council in Spokane Just returned from Cambodia where he helped start a peace art project, turning decommissioned weapons into peace sculptures. Small business owner
Political: Latah County Commissioner - 1990-1994
Key issues: Funding education, the 2001 tax cut took more than $100 million out of the state revenue stream and the education budget for the public schools and state universities have been playing catch up ever since and not succeeding. Tax fairness - That same tax cut created a regressive tax system in Idaho. Lower income taxpayers pay a higher portion of their income. Everyone should pay their fair share.
Quote: "I want to restore accountability to Idaho's State Government."
Key influence: Pete Sieger
Favorite book: Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
First priority if elected: End the closed door caucus system of the Republican majority. Let the light shine.
