Transparency champions step forward

The following political office holders are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states that do not require this minimal disclosure.

The Press will continue to publish voluntary financial disclosures from elected officials as they’re submitted. The disclosures are meant to alert citizens to potential areas where conflicts of interest could arise. All elected holders of city, county and state offices from Kootenai County are encouraged to follow the format below, emailing their information to Editor Mike Patrick: mpatrick@cdapress.com

STEVE GRIFFITTS

Mayor, City of Hayden

Mayor of Hayden, Idaho

Employer: Mountain West Bank

Entities paying me more than $5,000 per year:

Mountain West Bank

City of Hayden

Boards:

Kootenai Health Foundation

CDA Economic Development

Kroc Finance and Advisory Boards

Various other organizations

Spouse: Marilyn. Music Teacher, Hayden Meadows

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VIC HOLMES

Mayor, City of Rathdrum

Entities paying me over $5,000 per year:

Lakeland School District

City of Rathdrum

Boards- KMPO, Jobs Plus, Rathdrum Senior Center and Gem Committee

Spouse: Deceased

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COLLIN COLES

Commissioner, Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency

Employment: retired.

Entities paying me over $5,000 per year:

Idaho PERSI

City of Kellogg

Social Security.

Boards:

Post Falls Urban Renewal, Kootenai County Planning Commission, Kootenai land and recreation conservation trust.

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BRAD MURRAY

Trustee, North Idaho College

Entities paying me over $5,000 per year:

PERSI, Retired

Lakeland Joint School District

Boards: Lakeland Education Foundation

Spouse: Julie Murray, Retired Financial Advisor

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WARREN C. KEENE, M.D.

Kootenai County Coroner

Employer: Kootenai County

Entities paying me over $5,000 a year:

Kootenai County

Boards: Panhandle Pachyderms

As a doctor I prescribe Narcan, opoid OD reversal drug to law enforcement and first responders. I also do physicals.

Spouse: Unmarried

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STEVE ANTHONY

Member, Post Falls City Council

Employer: Kootenai Health

Entities paying me over $5,000:

PERSI

Social Security Administration

City of Post Falls

Kootenai Health

Boards:

Idaho USA Softball

Spouse: Robin Anthony, self-employed, Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty, Realtor