Bonner County, Idaho

Commissioners

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is responsible for providing administrative services to Bonner County. The purpose of this department is to identify and clarify the needs of the people, and ensure the County responds to those needs. The Board executes all legislative power authorized. These powers include, but are not limited to, adopting and enacting the budget, appropriation of expenditures and setting policy. Other powers include establishing fees and comprehensive use plans, and conducting public hearings and meetings.

  Joe Young, Chairman

Commissioner Young was born July1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He   moved to Bonner County in 1992 with his wife and four children. He is active in his church as well as the Priest River/Priest Lake community.

He was in law enforcement for over seven years, two years as a reserve deputy and over five years as a full time patrol deputy. He also served as Rescue Liaison Officer for Bonner County Search & Rescue.

He served as a US Navy SEAL for twenty-five years, four in active duty and twenty-one in the reserves. The last three years he served as Senior   Administrative Supervisor, responsible for all operations and training and annual active duty assignment coordinator. During this time, he and his wife Mary, owned and operated three different companies in the landscaping and construction field. He completed his Associates of Art degree and earned two business certificates for business planning and finance.

Lewis Rich

Commissioner Lewis Rich has been a Bonner County Resident for almost 27 years. He has a lovely wife named Karol whom he has been married to for 40 years, he has both a son and daughter and three adorable grandchildren. He was born in 1947 in Glendale, CA. The majority of his youth was spent growing up in Newbury Park, CA. In 1980 Commissioner Rich moved his family to Sandpoint, ID and he and his wife opened up Lake Automotive. His education includes an Associates Degree, and other education earning him a clear life SDS teaching credential. In 1999 he trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and currently holds a First Responder Certification. He is also certified in Ice Rescue, as an Extrication Technician, and has education in the field of Arson investigation.

He was also elected to a second, four year term as the Northside Fire District Commissioner. He belongs to both the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) and the National Search and Rescue Association (NSARA). Commissioner Rich has devoted well over 30+ years as a volunteer in the community, serving as a volunteer fireman for the City of Sandpoint and the Northside Fire District. Currently he is Vice Commander with the Bonner County Sheriff Search and Rescue, Inc. He also served as a President of many other volunteer organizations.

Cornel Rasor

Commissioner Cornel Rasor was raised in Bonner County where he attended local schools.  He was brought up on a cattle ranch on Rapid Lighting Creek Road and later in Westmond.  He and his four siblings have many fond memories of ranch life together.

In high school he was an active member of the FFA where he was also the North Idaho District President. He Graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1974 and went on to attend North Idaho College and University of Idaho where he studied Veterinary Medicine. In 1976 Cornel and his wife Kim were married at the Assembly of God Church here in Sandpoint. Together they have three children and 10 grandchildren.

Cornel has been the manager of the Army Surplus here in Sandpoint for the last 27 years.