Kootenai County Sheriff's Candidate Forum Planned For Wednesday | Crime

The position of Kootenai County Sheriff is up for grabs this year. The August primary is already being contested by four candidates; Bob Foster, John Green, Keith Hutcheson, Adam Johnson and Ben Wolfinger. A candidate forum will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd, hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Police Officer's Association, to help review the candidate qualifications.

The position of Sheriff is integral to public safety, the quality of life for our community, and the standards that dictate the public’s trust. The Coeur d’Alene Police Association will support the candidate that best serves these qualities.

The public is strongly encouraged to attend and review all candidates for their qualifications to become the next Kootenai County Sheriff. / CDA Police Officer's Association Press Release

Event Details: You can watch the forum live on CDA TV or at a later date since they're recording the forum. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is being held at the Community Room of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.