Cindy Agidius

Cindy Agidius
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 5 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2014
Preceded by Bob Nonini
Succeeded by Paulette Jordan
Personal details
Born Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Moscow, Idaho
Alma mater University of Idaho (did not graduate)

Lucinda 'Cindy' L. Agidius (born in Spokane, Washington) was a one-term Republican Idaho State Representative, serving 2012 to 2014, representing District 5 in seat A.[1]

Early Life and Education

Lucinda L. Agidius, known as Cindy, grew up in Wallace, Idaho, graduating from Wallace High School and attending the University of Idaho.

Idaho House of Representatives


Committee Assignments

Agricultural Affairs 2012–2014

Business Committee 2012–2014

Education 2012–2013

Revenue and Taxation 2014

Career

Agiduius became interested in politics, joining the Republican Party. She served on the Latah County Planning Commission. Later she worked as a staffer for United States senators Dirk Kempthorne and Mike Crapo. After being elected as governor, Kempthorne appointed Agidius as Director, Idaho State Agency; she had previously served as director of the Idaho Women's Commission in a Republican administration.[2]

Agiduius was communications director for the 2015 Legislative Session for the House Republican Caucus.[3]

As of 2016, Agidius is working for RE/Max Realty in Moscow. She is a member of the Latah County Board of Realtors and the Moscow Chamber of Commerce.[2]

Controversies

When the House Republican Caucus hired Agidius as its communications director for the 2015 Legislative Session.[3] House Minority Leader John Rusche of Lewiston asked Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke for her removal from the position, alleging that Agidius was 'harassing' and 'spying' on Jordan, in addition to using her position as communications

In response, Agidius said, "In my opinion, a problem never existed. I have enough to do here without worrying about what Paulette's doing. There have been a few instances when I've seen her do things she said she wouldn't do. Those are things I may store and remember, if I choose to run again." [4] director improperly.It was reported that Agidius "was taking photos and posting online comments about Democratic Rep. Paulette Jordan from Plummer." Which she later removed.[4]

Elections

District 5 – Latah and Benewah Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[5] Cindy Agidius 2,638 100%
2012 General[6] Cindy Agidius 10,083 50.3% Paulette Jordan 9,960 49.7%
2014 Primary[7] Cindy Agidius (incumbent) 1,945 100%
2014 General[8] Cindy Agidius 6,847 48.2% Paulette Jordan 7,371 51.8%

References

  1. ↑ "House Membership: Lucinda L. Agidius". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Cindy Agidius' Biography", Project Vote Smart, 2016; accessed 2 July 2016
  3. 1 2 "Agidius keeps hand in the game". Dnews.com. Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. 1 2 Spence, Bill. "Minority leader objects to Agidius behavior". lmtribune.com. Lewiston Tribune Online. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  6. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ Ysursa, Ben. "2014 – General Election Legislative Candidate Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 March 2015.


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