Rathdrum Republican Leslie Duncan announced that in May's primary election, she'll seek the Kootenai County commission seat currently held by Dan Green.

Duncan will seek the seat for District 3, which is in the north-central part of the county, in the May 17 primary.

"I want to see better and more efficient county government that respects the people in our community and is committed to working for and protecting the rights of all our citizens," Duncan said.

Duncan serves on the board of the women’s auxiliary for Union Gospel Mission’s Center for Women and Children, is a board member and vice chair of the Aquifer Protection District Committee and is a board member and vice president of the Ohio Match Road Water District in Rathdrum.

"Giving back to the community has been a priority for me," said Duncan, a wife and mother of two.

"During my early years in law enforcement, I saw firsthand how failure to get involved had a negative impact on society — from the individual and family level all the way up to how we do government. Now that my children are older, I can do even more. My experience as a businesswoman and former law enforcement officer will provide a perspective not currently represented on the board of county commissioners."

Duncan is former president and current secretary/treasurer of Falcon Enterprises, Inc., a remote TV production company. She has a degree in criminal justice from California State University in Fullerton.

Candidates can officially file for candidacy for commission board seats for the primary from Feb. 29 through March 11.

Republican Bob Bingham earlier announced he'll also seek Green's seat.

Republican incumbent David Stewart also earlier announced he'll seek to retain his District 2 seat.