Steve Smith for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1
Steve Smith
for Bonner County Commissioner, Dist. 1
VOTE May 19, 2026
Restoring Confidence. Defending Your Rights. Leading With Principle.
Thomas Jefferson said, “The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.” Today, that vigilance starts here at the level of government closest to your home.
Make Every Dollar Count
Defend Property Rights
Bring Back Professionalism
Bonner County deserves leadership that’s principled, competent, and grounded in common sense—not drama, dysfunction, or expensive missteps.
Steve’s campaign is centered around three critical pillars:
A single goal: maximize efficiency without compromising essential services.
Protecting your right to own, use, and manage your private property without government overreach.
Committed to professional, lawful, and transparent governance.
Meet Steve Smith
Steve Smith is not a politician. He’s a proven professional with decades of real-world experience in law, governance, and standing firm for conservative values.
A Third-Generation Idahoan
A third-generation Idahoan and life-long constitutional conservative, Steve has been practicing law in Sandpoint for 47 years, serving as legal counsel for numerous local governments and public entities. When it comes to navigating the complexities of government—he’s done it before. And he’s done it well.
Getting the Job Done Right
He’s represented cities, fire and water districts, sewer boards, and individuals from all walks of life, always with integrity, precision, and a deep respect for the law. When you elect Steve Smith, you’re not just electing someone who agrees with your traditional American values—you’re also electing someone who knows how to get the job done right.
A Job That Requires Experience
Steve won’t be learning on the job. He’s been in the trenches for decades. He knows how to run meetings that are productive, make decisions that hold up under legal scrutiny, and lead with confidence, not chaos.
Mistakes here cost taxpayers dearly—just ask Bonner County residents who’ve paid for lawsuits caused by past commissioners who ignored or were careless about the rules.
A County Commissioner serves you in several different roles.
Legislative
When he deals with county ordinances, his role is legislative.
Judicial
When he deals with hearings that result in decisions, his role is judicial.
Executive
When he deals with providing and paying for county services to the public, his role is executive.
Technical
For the most part, a commissioner’s work for you is technical. It’s administrative. It requires a deep understanding of legal code, regulations, and procedure.
Grounded in Faith. Guided by Principle.
Steve’s decisions are rooted in a biblical worldview, informed by the Idaho and U.S. Constitutions, and guided by timeless principles of liberty, morality, and limited government. He’s a Constitution Coach, a long-time legal ally of Christian ministries, and a servant-leader in both his local church and several nonprofit boards.
Why It Matters Now
We live in a time when rights are eroded quietly through bad process, poor planning, and unchecked bureaucracy. In Bonner County, we need someone with the wisdom and backbone to stand in the gap and restore clarity, order, and conservative leadership.
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Primary Election: May 19, 2026
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