James Hammond

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James Hammond
Idaho State Senate District 5
Incumbent
Assumed office December 1, 2006
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Education
Website	Contact

James "Jim" Hammond (b. June 18, 1950) has been a Republican member of the Idaho Senate since 2006. Hammond was re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2010.

Hammond graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Carroll College in 1973 and with his Master's in Educational Administration from Whitworth College in 1977.

Hammond is currently a Consultant for Hammond and Associates since 1996 and is the City Administrator for the City of Post Falls. Hammond served as a principal in two Idaho school districts from 1977 to 1996. Hammond began his professional career as a teacher in Idaho's public schools from 1973 to 1977.

Hammond began his political career as a council member for the City of Post Falls from 1982 to 1991. Hammond was elected Mayor of Post Falls in 1991 serving as the city's leader until 1996.

Committee assignments

Hammond is a member of these committees:

• Finance Committee.
• Joint Appropriations.
• Health and Welfare
• Legislative Oversight
• Transportation Vice Chair^[1]

District 5

Hammond represents Idaho Senate District 5. District 5 includes the Southern portion of Kootenai County^[2].

Personal

James is married to Cyndie Hammond. They have three children and live in Post Falls, Idaho.

External links

• Official Idaho Senate website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006

References

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