Judie Conlan

Party: Democrat

Age: 59

Hometown: Sandpoint

Personal: Not married, has two sons and three grandchildren.

Education: Studied business for several years at the University of Idaho. Also received training from the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Professional: Residential appraiser for the county since 1981.

Political: Appointed assessor in 2003; elected in 2004.

First priority in office: Continue serving the public.

Quote: “My first priority is and always has been public service.”

Party: Republican

Age: 50

Hometown: Liberty, Mo. Moved to North Idaho nine years ago.

Personal: Married 31 years, four children, seven grandchildren.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri. Advanced training from the Institute of Real Estate Management in Chicago.

Professional: Real estate broker, property manager and home builder.

Political: Bonner County commissioner from 2001 to 2005. Currently serving on the East Hope City Council.

First priority in office: Reorganize the office.

Quote: “Leadership and management: Those are my strong points.”