Deputies support challenger candidates

The county candidates endorsed by the Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff’s Association indicate the organization's members, who are sworn officials and civilians, want to see a change on the board of commissioners. 

The following is an excerpt from a media release issued Wednesday by the association:

"The KCDSA historically does not endorse candidates for public office. However, as of late some alarming trends have surfaced in both local and state government. Over the last year approximately 150 employees have ended their employment with Kootenai County. This loss in terms of training, experience and knowledge with these employees’ departure is immeasurable. The financial loss to the citizens of this county is in the millions when you also take into consideration the additional cost of hiring and re training their replacements. Therefore, we found it necessary to seek out and endorse candidates committed to open and transparent government, who possess positive and effective leadership qualities and a high level of integrity. Therefore, we chose to endorse the following candidates.

Kootenai County Commissioner District #3: Vic Holmes

Kootenai County Commissioner District #1: Tim Herzog

Kootenai County Prosecutor: Barry McHugh

Idaho House of Representatives Seat B, District 2: Fritz Wiedenhoff

The KCDSA has chosen to hold our endorsement in the Sheriff’s race until after the May primary as there are several Republican and Independent candidates who have the knowledge and relevant law enforcement experience to be successful and effective leaders.

More information about our association and the candidates we are endorsing can be found at www.kcdsa.net

Release by Dave Dunkin,

President, KCDSA"