Gary Ingram, former state representative and open government advocate, has died

Gary Ingram, a former state legislator who lived in Coeur d’Alene, has died.

Ingram, a champion of open government, served in the Idaho Legislature from 1973 to 1980. While in the Idaho House of Representatives, Ingram authored Idaho’s first Open Meeting Law.

Brent Regan, chairman of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, issued the following statement:

“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our friend, fellow committeeman and former legislator, Gary Ingram. Gary was a true Republican and a longtime member of the Republican party. As a legislator, Gary was best known for authoring the open meeting law which brought transparency to public meetings. Gary was a valued member or the Republican Central Committee where his opinions and advice were sought and respected. He will be missed and remembered.

On behalf of the of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee we express our condolences to Gary’s family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.”