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Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: letters@cdapress.com, or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
ELECTION: Pick Lisa for Precinct 411
I am honored to endorse my friend Lisa Carlson Aitken for Precinct Committee Captain for Precinct 411. A Coeur d’Alene native and product of Coeur d’Alene schools, she is also raising her children and grandchildren…
ELECTION: Morrisroe a proven leader
Precinct 312 Committeeman Greg McKenzie is one of the three incompetent and divisive NIC trustees who was “rated and vetted” by the KCRCC. His campaign flyer says nothing about him other than his allegiance to the …
ELECTION: Aitken will unite, not divide
This is an endorsement for Lisa Aitken, Committeeman for Precinct 411.
ELECTION: Compare campaigns; vote Wagner
David Oliveria had an excellent letter to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press on May 9 concerning candidates for precinct chair in his precinct. Following his example, I advocate a vote for Paul Wagner, Precinct …
ELECTION: Support slate of proven leaders
As the May 21 primary election approaches, I urge all citizens to exercise their right to vote and participate in shaping the future of our community. One crucial way to do this is by casting your ballot for your p…
ELECTION: Lifetime Cd’Aers endorse Patzer
As lifelong residents of Coeur d’Alene, we are grateful to the people of our community who tirelessly and selflessly give their time and energy to make Coeur d’Alene a better place for all generations. One of these…
ELECTION: Vote for Hayes and Aitken
We have lived in Coeur d’Alene for over 12 years and value the gorgeous natural resources, the warm, friendly community, and the semi-rural style of living that fosters independence.
ELECTION: Duncan won’t get this vote
No endorsement for Commissioner Leslie Duncan for the following reasons: Commissioner Duncan proposed and led the vote that lifted the long-standing ban against boats making excessive wakes on the Spokane River. Th…
PATZER: Precinct lucky to have him
I have known Dave and his family for a significant number of years and I hold him in very high esteem. Dave is first and foremost a good family man and a good business man and problem solver. Dave has lived in Coeu…
ELECTION: Let’s get back to normal
Until recently I paid no attention to Precinct Committeemen. That was before the turmoil on the NIC Board, whose meetings I have been attending. That’s when I came to understand their importance; while I was paying…
ELECTION: Don’t ignore the 50+
Across this great state of ours, Idahoans are considering who to vote for in the upcoming primary election on May 21; and the candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact should be …
VALUES: Vote for those who reflect yours
Friday’s op-ed columns by Mr. Brent Regan and Dr. Jack Riggs could not be better examples of the growing rift and the current approaches in the Republican Party. One writer lists the qualifications and community hi…
PRECINCTS: Support these two leaders
This letter is endorsing David Patzer for Republican Precinct Committeeman running in Precinct 205.
RACISM: Justice just wasn’t served
I understand the constraints of the legal system regarding the harassment of the Utah women’s athletes who were visiting our city. However, by not even giving him a slap on the wrist, the message is sent to other “…
ELECTION: Patzer, Masterson endorsed
I support and encourage voting for Dave Patzer for Precinct Committeeman, district 205, and Bat Masterson for county commissioner.