Coeur d’Alene Mayoral Race 2025: Why Dan Gookin Wants to Be Mayor of CDA

North Idaho Experience

🔴 In this episode of The North Idaho Experience, Coeur d'Alene City Councilman and mayoral candidate Dan Gookin joins us for a deep dive into the future of Coeur d'Alene. We discuss the truth about city government spending, the challenges of managing growth, why high-rises might be a thing of the past downtown, and the need for better infrastructure and public safety support.
Gookin shares his candid views on why he finally chose to run for mayor, how current policies impact taxpayers, and what steps the city can take to preserve its charm while preparing for future expansion.
🔍 Whether you're a Coeur d'Alene resident, a North Idaho newcomer, or someone considering relocating here—this is the local political insight you don’t want to miss.
🎓 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn:
Why impact fees and developer incentives matter for city budgeting and how delays have cost Coeur d’Alene millions.
Dan Gookin’s plan to preserve the city’s charm while addressing affordable housing, green space, and building height limits.
Behind-the-scenes insight into how city council and the mayor's office function, including transparency gaps and the need for stronger communication with staff.
00:00:00 Intro & Dan Gookin’s Background
00:01:00 What the Mayor of Coeur d’Alene Actually Does
00:03:44 Why Dan Finally Decided to Run for Mayor
00:08:37 Affordable Housing & Developer Challenges
00:16:21 Public Safety and Police Department Support
00:23:47 State Politics, Bed Tax, and Resort Classification Issues
00:35:13 How to Fix Coeur d’Alene’s Property Tax Problem
00:39:35 Gookin Responds to Controversial Video Clip
00:49:42 Gookin’s Day-One Plan If Elected Mayor
00:53:55 What Coeur d’Alene Could Look Like in 10 Years
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