IDAHO STATE LEGISLATURE
Carl Bjerke
Senate 5
Born 1962 in Long Beach, California; now residing in Coeur d’ Alene; worked as a respiratory therapist prior to a 32-year career in public safety; retired as the deputy chief of operations from the Santa Monica Fire Department; managed all fire department operational divisions, including managing the department’s EMS system; A.S in respiratory therapy; B.S. in organizational leadership; graduate of the Paramedic Training Institute; served seven years on the management team for the LA Marathon; former trustee for the SMFD Health Benefits Trust; spouse: Lesli, married 32 years; two grown children, a son and daughter.
NEWS:
Party: Republican
Committees:
Health & Welfare – Vice Chair
Finance
History: 2nd term
First elected 2022
2024 Scorecards:
IFF: 71.7%
IACI: 58
CPAC:
PLATFORM: 77.78%
Resources:
Legislative Website
Campaign Website
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Personal Email
Cheri Zao
Senate 5
Hometown: Coeur d’Alene
Occupation: Medical practitioner and professor
Statement: “I want to listen to you, my constituent. I want to hear your concerns. I want to use my knowledge and skills to make a real difference for the great people of North Idaho.”
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