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ENDORSEMENT: Ashenbrenner gets nod

Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 1 week, 5 days AGO
| April 26, 2026 1:00 AM

As retired law enforcement officers and command staff who have dedicated our careers to protecting our communities, we are proud to offer our strong endorsement of Don Ashenbrenner for Republican precinct Committeeman.

Don’s 27-year career in law enforcement, including 25 years serving the citizens of Coeur d’Alene reflects a deep and unwavering commitment to public safety, integrity, and service. Rising through the ranks to the level of Police Lieutenant, Don has demonstrated not only leadership and sound judgment, but also the respect of those he served alongside and the community he protected.

Throughout his career, Don consistently put community safety first. He understands the importance of law, order, and accountability, and has proven his ability to make difficult decisions under pressure while maintaining professionalism and fairness. These are the same qualities needed to effectively represent his precinct.

Equally important, Don is a lifelong Republican who understands and supports the core principles of the party individual responsibility, strong public safety, and limited, effective government. He will be a dependable and principled voice for Republican voters in his precinct. We trust Don Ashenbrenner to represent his community with the same dedication, discipline, and integrity that defined his law enforcement career. We strongly encourage Republicans in Precinct 519 (Post Falls and Stateline area) to vote for Don Ashenbrenner.

Respectfully,

WAYNE LONGO CDA PD Police Chief (Ret) ISP Captain (Ret)

GREG MCLEAN Post Falls Police Chief (Ret)

STEVE CHILDERS CDA PD Captain (Ret)

BILL MCLEOD CDA PD Lt. (Ret)

NIC LOWRY CDAPD (Ret)

TIM VULLES CDAPD (Ret)

CURTIS EXLEY ISP Lt. (Ret)

JANA THOMAS CDAPD Sgt. (Ret)

CHRISTIE WOOD CDAPD Sgt. (Ret)