Green announces candidacy for state Legislature

John Green, of Rathdrum, announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Idaho Legislative District 2 Seat B in the May 15 primary election.

Rep. Eric Redman, R-Athol, who currently holds the seat, announced earlier he will not seek re-election.

“I have spent the last 34 years assisting citizens and helping them solve problems created by poorly written or misguided laws that trample their rights. My experience would be valuable in helping the Legislature craft laws that protect the rights of our citizens, because that is the proper role of government,” Green said, in a news release.

A lifelong Republican, Green has a law practice that focuses on business, tax law and defending the rights of citizens against overreaching government agencies.

He holds a bachelor of science degree, with honors, from the University of Houston, and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from South Texas College of Law — Houston. He spent the first 10 years of his career serving as a peace officer and then 24 years as a lawyer representing private citizens.

“I fully support the Idaho Republican Party platform and will serve my fellow Idahoans to ensure that state government performs its duty to protect the life, liberty and property of everyone within its borders,” Green said. “As a citizen legislator, my duty is to act as a representative for my neighbors. I will never represent the interests of special groups.”

John and his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth, live near Rathdrum. They have four children, eight grandchildren and a yard full of chickens.