Timmins seeks second term

HAYDEN — Tim Timmins came to North Idaho from San Diego in 1990 and has spent the last four years serving in Hayden City Council Seat No. 1.

Timmins lived in Coeur d'Alene before he moved to Hayden in 2011, where he immediately went to work for his local government.

"The last four years have been a real pleasure to serve the people of Hayden," Timmins said. "Not only do you meet new friends, but you have an impact on helping them with their concerns."

Timmins is seeking election for another term, and he is being challenged by newcomer Matt Roetter.

When asked to detail a few highlights of his time on the council, Timmins noted the following accomplishments: Working to raise the city's sewer system to Environmental Protection Agency standards, developing Stoddard Park between Ramsey and Atlas roads off Prairie Avenue, working out a mutual agreement with the Coeur d'Alene Airport and putting snow gates on the city's plows.

"We as a group — the mayor, council, staff — have worked hard every year to work and balance our budget with very little money," Timmins said. "This is a challenge every year but we have accomplished this every year. We also were able to hire one additional (law enforcement) officer for our city. I strongly support public safety and would like to see us hire additional officers."

Timmins grew up in the construction business, where he has spent more than 50 years of his life. He incorporated Eagle Ridge Builders, Inc. in 2000, served as the local president of the North Idaho Building Contractors Association in 2003 and as the state president from 2006-2007. In 2008 he was appointed by the governor to serve a four-year term on the Idaho Contractors Board with Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. He currently serves on the Hayden Lake Irrigation Board as well as city council.

"I'm a worker and I like to be involved," Timmins said.

Timmins said he is once again running for office "to continue to see the business and development grow so we can make Hayden a city that people want to start a business in." He said he feels the biggest issue in his hometown is revenue.

"We need to find a way to increase the city's revenue so we can continue to provide the great services we do today," Timmins said. "I hope to see new business want to come to the city of Hayden and get rid of the negative image we have in being hard to work with. If we can accomplish this, I feel we will have the economic growth we need ... Economic growth brings jobs, many high-paying.”