James Hammond

James Hammond
Idaho State Senate District 5
Former Member
In office
2006 - Present
Party	Republican
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
Mayor, City of Post Falls
1991 - 1996
Councilmember, City of Post Falls
1982 - 1991
Education
Bachelor's	Carroll College (1973)
Master's	Whitworth College (1977)
Personal
Birthday	June 18, 1950
Place of birth	Missoula, Montana
Profession	Consultant, Hammond and Associates
Religion	Christian
Websites
Office website

James "Jim" Hammond (b. June 18, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 5 from 2006 to 2012.

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

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hammond served on these committees:

• Agricultural Affairs
• Judiciary and Rules
• Local Government and Taxation
• Transportation Chair
• Joint Legislative Oversight

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hammond served on these committees:

• Finance Committee.
• Joint Finance-Appropriations.
• Health and Welfare
• Joint Legislative Oversight
• Transportation Vice Chair

Elections

2012

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012

Hammond did not run for re-election in 2012.

2010

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010

Hammond defeated John Green and Jack Schroeder in the May 25 primary. He had no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Idaho State Senate, District 5 2010 General election results
Candidates		Votes	Percent
James Hammond (R)		11,739	100.0%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Republican Hammond ran unopposed for Idaho State Senate District 5 receiving 16,301 votes.

Idaho State Senate, District 5 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
James Hammond (R)		16,301

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Hammond received $40,436 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.

Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to James Hammond's campaign in 2010
Idaho Telecom Alliance	$1,500
Idaho Farm Bureau	$1,500
Coeur D Alene Tribe	$1,500
Hecla Mining	$1,450
Idaho Medical Association	$1,350
Total Raised in 2010	$40,436

2008

In 2008, Hammond collected $20,464 in donations.

His four largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Idaho Power Co.	$1,000
Coeur D Alene	$1,000
Idaho Trucking Association	$750
3M	$750

Recent news

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James Hammond News Feed

• Bachmann: Boehner will use 'loophole' to pass immigration in the House - Daily Caller
• 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
• Kim Kardashian had a baby - Daily Caller
• NIC looks at site, funding options - Coeur d'Alene Press

Personal

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

External links

Suggest a link

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

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Idaho State Senate District 5 2006–2012	Succeeded by Dan Schmidt (D)