Wisniewski to run for Idaho House seat

Tony Wisniewski has announced his candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives District 3 Seat B.

The seat is now held by Rep. Don Cheatham, R-Post Falls, who announced in November he is running for election to the District 3 Idaho Senate position now held by Sen. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d’Alene. Nonini is seeking the Republican nomination for Idaho lieutenant governor in the May 15 Republican primary.

A resident of Post Falls for more than 20 years, Wisniewski’s announcement of his candidacy said he believes “education should focus on raising up strong citizens who are ready to start their careers with the skills they need.”

Wisniewski has served for several years on a regional educational advisory committee that coordinates the needs of local industry with the academic, vocational and technical training programs of that school district. He has spoken at several local schools to encourage students to consider technical careers. Wisniewski has served as chairman in the local chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).

“Tony sees that Idaho is ripe for economic development, principally in the areas of agriculture, timber, mining, and especially manufacturing, having spent a number of years on a dairy farm and has seen the strangling effects of government over-reach on agriculture,” the announcement said.

A Republican precinct committeeman since 2008, Wisniewski has served on or chaired several subcommittees. He is the vice chairman of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, an elected position he has held for three terms.

The announcement said, “He proudly supports the Idaho Republican Party Platform which is based on belief in God and the family, and which promotes citizen involvement, responsibility, and liberty.”