GRAVES: Bringing new perspectives

I was amused reading the reasoning of city officials in denying the use of an iPad in a meet-the-candidates forum as "leveling the playing field." It escapes me how use of the information highway by a technology-savvy businessman seeking public office for the first time versus a multi-term incumbent well versed in the city affairs is somehow providing an advantage to the newcomer.

Let's hope this anti-technology attitude does not extend to city administration or the men and women serving our residents.

On a personal level, I have worked with city council candidate Adam Graves for many years. I have found him to be hardworking, dedicated and extremely loyal with a creative approach to solving problems. In an age of septuagenarian career politicians in Congress, let's hope the voters feel it is time to bring new blood and new thinking to our local government even if it means leveling the playfield by providing the council with today's technology.

STEVE WHEELER

Hayden Lake