McEUEN: Message not getting through

The three incumbents on the City Council were defeated by huge numbers. Thousands of votes. Congratulations are in order. Adams, Gookin and Edinger should be congratulated for their support to hold a public vote on the McEuen Park issue.

Here's the mayor's response to the overwhelming defeat:

"I have not changed my mind that a public vote is good for planning a park," she said. "I don't think it is."

She also maintained that Tuesday night's winners - which landed challengers and public-vote supporters Dan Gookin and Steve Adams in office for the first time along with Edinger - shouldn't be viewed as a direct result of their McEuen Field stances.

I think the mayor has crowned herself queen. She is truly out of touch with the city electorate. Mayor Bloem you are not fit to lead the city of Coeur d'Alene with a statement like that. The people spoke with their vote. Maybe you would like to consider a new message to the citizens of Coeur d'Alene. Believe me we have spoken. We want a vote on the McEuen Park Project.

GENE and CANDACE LAMMON

Coeur d'Alene