Jim Hammond (Idaho politician)
Jim Hammond | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Coeur d'Alene | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Widmyer |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Compton |
| Succeeded by | Dan Schmidt (redistricting) |
| Mayor of Post Falls | |
| In office 1996–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1950 Missoula, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Hammond |
| Alma mater | Carroll College Whitworth College |
| Profession | Consultant, Hammond & Associates |
James C. Hammond (born June 18, 1950 in Missoula, Montana)[1] is the current mayor of Coeur d'Alene. Prior to his current office, he served as mayor of Post Falls, Idaho and was a Republican Idaho State Senator from 2006–2012, where he represented the 5th District. He is married to Cynthia Hammond and has three children: Sean, T.J., and Kurt.[2] He was elected as mayor of Coeur d'Alene in November 2021, and he has been portrayed as a moderate Republican.[3][4]
Early life and career
[edit]Hammond attended Carroll College and received his BA in Education in 1973. He also received his MA in Educational Administration in 1977 at Whitworth College.
James was a teacher in:
- Post Falls School District from 1973 to 1975
- Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene Schools from 1973 to 1977
- Coeur d'Alene School District from 1975 to 1977
- Post Falls School District from 1977 to 1981
- East Valley School District from 1981 to 1996.
He was then City Administrator in City of Post Falls from 1996 to 2006. He is currently a Consultant at Hammond and Associates since 2006.
Hammond was:[2]
- City Council member of Post Falls from 1982 to 1991
- Mayor of City of Post Falls from 1991 to 1996
Elections
[edit]2021
[edit]Hammond ran for mayor of Coeur d'Alene in 2021, receiving 50.3% of the vote. His closest opponent, Joe Alfieri, won 44.4% of the vote.[5]
2010
[edit]Hammond won the Republican primary with 50.6% of the vote in a three way race against John Green and Jack Schroeder.[6] Hammond was unopposed in the general election.[7]
2008
[edit]Hammond was unopposed in the Republican primary,[8] and was unopposed in the general election.[9]
2006
[edit]Hammond was unopposed in the Republican primary.[10] Hammond defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. "Chuck" Thomas with 66.64% of the vote.[11]
Committees
[edit]He was a member of:[2]
- Finance
- Finance Appropriations
- Health and Welfare
- Legislative Oversight
- Chair of Transportation.
- Board Member of Post Falls Chamber Board of Directors from 1991 to 2008
- Founding Member of Post Falls Education Foundation from 1998 to 2006
- Idaho State Board of Education from 1999 to 2004
- Chair of Idaho State Charter School Commission from 2004 to 2006
- Vice Chair of Idaho State Building Authority since 1997
- Senate Representative of Idaho Interoperability Executive Council since 2008
- Catastrophic Health Care fund since 2009.
Organizations
[edit]He is a member of:[2]
- Former Board Member of United Way
- Founding Member of Post Falls Community Volunteers
- Secretary of Panhandle Area Council from 1991 to 2006
- Post Falls Education Foundation from 1993 to 2000
- Idaho State Board of Education from 1999 to 2004
- President of Idaho City Managers Association in 2000
- Chairman of Idaho State Charter School Commission from 2004 to 2006
- Post Falls Chamber of Commerce since 1991
- Jobs Plus
References
[edit]- ^ "Senate Membership: James C. Hammond". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Senator James 'Jim' C. Hammond's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ PATRICK, MIKE (2021-04-30). "Hammond runs for Cd'A mayor". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Rival conservative groups both claim some victories in Kootenai County elections Tuesday night | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Former Post Falls mayor will lead CdA; voters narrowly favor incumbents for CdA city council | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ "2006 General Results legislative". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- 1950 births
- Carroll College (Montana) alumni
- Republican Party Idaho state senators
- Living people
- Mayors of places in Idaho
- People from Post Falls, Idaho
- Politicians from Missoula, Montana
- School board members in Idaho
- Schoolteachers from Idaho
- Whitworth University alumni
- 21st-century members of the Idaho Legislature