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James C. Hammond (born June 18, 1950 in Missoula, Montana)[1] is the current mayor of Coeur d'Alene. Prior to his current office, he served as mayor of Post Falls, Idaho and was a Republican Idaho State Senator from 2006–2012, where he represented the 5th District. He is married to Cynthia Hammond and has three children: Sean, T.J., and Kurt.[2] He was elected as mayor of Coeur d'Alene in November 2021, and he has been portrayed as a moderate Republican.[3][4]
Jim Hammond | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Coeur d'Alene | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Widmyer |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Compton |
| Succeeded by | Dan Schmidt (redistricting) |
| Mayor of Post Falls | |
| In office 1996–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1950 Missoula, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Hammond |
| Alma mater | Carroll College Whitworth College |
| Profession | Consultant, Hammond & Associates |
Hammond attended Carroll College and received his BA in Education in 1973. He also received his MA in Educational Administration in 1977 at Whitworth College.
James was a teacher in:
- Post Falls School District from 1973 to 1975
- Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene Schools from 1973 to 1977
- Coeur d'Alene School District from 1975 to 1977
- Post Falls School District from 1977 to 1981
- East Valley School District from 1981 to 1996.
He was then City Administrator in City of Post Falls from 1996 to 2006. He is currently a Consultant at Hammond and Associates since 2006.
Hammond was:[2]
- City Council member of Post Falls from 1982 to 1991
- Mayor of City of Post Falls from 1991 to 1996
2021
Hammond ran for mayor of Coeur d'Alene in 2021, receiving 50.3% of the vote. His closest opponent, Joe Alfieri, won 44.4% of the vote.[5]
2010
Hammond won the Republican primary with 50.6% of the vote in a three way race against John Green and Jack Schroeder.[6] Hammond was unopposed in the general election.[7]
2008
Hammond was unopposed in the Republican primary,[8] and was unopposed in the general election.[9]
2006
Hammond was unopposed in the Republican primary.[10] Hammond defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. "Chuck" Thomas with 66.64% of the vote.[11]
He was a member of:[2]
- Finance
- Finance Appropriations
- Health and Welfare
- Legislative Oversight
- Chair of Transportation.
- Board Member of Post Falls Chamber Board of Directors from 1991 to 2008
- Founding Member of Post Falls Education Foundation from 1998 to 2006
- Idaho State Board of Education from 1999 to 2004
- Chair of Idaho State Charter School Commission from 2004 to 2006
- Vice Chair of Idaho State Building Authority since 1997
- Senate Representative of Idaho Interoperability Executive Council since 2008
- Catastrophic Health Care fund since 2009.
He is a member of:[2]
- Former Board Member of United Way
- Founding Member of Post Falls Community Volunteers
- Secretary of Panhandle Area Council from 1991 to 2006
- Post Falls Education Foundation from 1993 to 2000
- Idaho State Board of Education from 1999 to 2004
- President of Idaho City Managers Association in 2000
- Chairman of Idaho State Charter School Commission from 2004 to 2006
- Post Falls Chamber of Commerce since 1991
- Jobs Plus
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