VOTE! REPUBLICAN PRIMARY May 21, 2024
for Bonner County Commissioner, District 3

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Omodt announces Dist. 3 commissioner reelection bid

By Reader Staff Bonner County Commissioner Luke Omodt has announced he will seek an additional term representing District 3, which includes the areas immediately north of Sandpoint and the eastern portion of the county.  Omodt gained office in 2022, serving a...
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Local officials respond to trespassing of citizens from BOCC meetings

Omodt holds press conference, sheriff and prosecutor call issue ‘political in nature’ · JANUARY 31, 2024 By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff More high drama was on display at the Bonner County administration building over the past week, with the trespassing...
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Highlights from a year on the BOCC

Look past the drama to see the real accomplishments of 2023 By Luke Omodt, District 1 Bonner County Commissioner Reader Contributor As a retired soldier and teacher with 25 years of public service, including 15 years in a classroom and multiple...
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BOCC chair shares positive outlook for 2024

By LAUREN REICHENBACH Staff Writer | December 29, 2023 1:00 AM SANDPOINT — 2023’s clock is ticking down and one commissioner said he is looking forward to everything the new year will hold. Bonner County Commissioner Luke Omodt is optimistic about 2024 being...
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November surprise — Part 2

Non-existent records, false claims and other problems with Bonner County · NOVEMBER 21, 2023 By Luke Omodt, County Commissioner Dist. 3 Reader Contributor On July 26, 2023, Sheriff Daryl Wheeler issued a public release incorrectly stating that the fairgrounds financial...
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November surprise — Part I

Seeking transparency · NOVEMBER 16, 2023 By Luke Omodt, County Commissioner Dist. 3 Reader Contributor On Oct. 30, 2023, Deputy Prosecutor Scott Bauer submitted a notice of tort claim asserting defamation against Bonner County Clerk Michael Rosedale and Bonner County...
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Local veteran spotlight: Luke Omodt

· NOVEMBER 11, 2021 By Ben Olson Reader Staff Veterans Day is a reminder to honor those who have served and are currently serving. It’s also a time to recognize those members of our community who have stepped forward to...
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Omodt named new BOCC chairman

By LAUREN REICHENBACH Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 1:00 AM SANDPOINT — District 3 Bonner County Commissioner Luke Omodt was chosen early last week to replace Commissioner Steve Bradshaw as the chairman of the board of commissioners. On Oct. 9, the commissioners...
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BoCo Republican Central Committee declines to censure commissioners

Steve Bradshaw, Luke Omodt cleared of alleged Constitution, party platform violations · SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Bonner County Republican Central Committee gathered Sept. 19 to tackle a lengthy agenda, but the item that drew the...
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