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

🔴 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 Background00:01:00 What the Mayor of Coeur d’Alene Actually Does00:03:44 Why Dan Finally Decided to Run for Mayor00:08:37 Affordable Housing & Developer Challenges00:16:21 Public Safety and Police Department Support00:23:47 State Politics, Bed Tax, and Resort Classification Issues00:35:13 How to Fix Coeur d’Alene’s Property Tax Problem00:39:35 Gookin Responds to Controversial Video Clip00:49:42 Gookin’s Day-One Plan If Elected Mayor00:53:55 What Coeur d’Alene Could Look Like in 10 Years📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:https://northidahoexperience.com👤 Connect with Dan Gookinhttps://dangookin.com/meet_dan.html💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?Email us at [email protected] 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us at [email protected]: 208-618-4421#Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #CoeurdAlene #NorthIdaho #DanGookin #CDApolitics#IdahoRealEstate #CityCouncil #MayoralRace #CDAdevelopment#LocalGovernment #IdahoPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperienceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-gFor the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/RelocationYour Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?Email us at [email protected] 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us at [email protected]: 208-618-4421Sponsored by:North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854(208) [email protected]://northidahoarms.com/Finding Freedom Idaho INCEqual housing opportunity======