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Steve Johnson knows our county

Vote for Steve Johnson for Bonner County commissioner this November.

Steve is a lifetime resident of Bonner County. He spent 41 years in the public schools as an elementary and high school teacher and principal. He was also a businessman, farmer, homebuilder and a small-scale logger. He knows our county!

His goals are to retain and recruit businesses that pay a living wage; promote transparency and accountability of our County Commission; protect private property rights; and maintain the quality of life in the county.

Steve is a man of deep character, compassion and kindness and is an excellent listener. A vote for Steve Johnson will not only improve the effectiveness of the commission, but most importantly, he will improve the political tone that we need in our civil life.

Philip A. Deutchman

Sandpoint, Idaho

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