WIDMYER: More than a bookkeeper

I recently read a letter by Michael Teague where he called mayoral candidate Steve Widmyer a “bookkeeper.” Please, that’s a gross insult. That is like calling a doctor an orderly or an attorney a secretary.

Mr. Widmyer is not only a Certified Public Accountant, he also has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business. Anyone with this background has had extensive education in financial statements, financial management, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, taxes, business management, marketing, selling, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, bond and stock markets, mergers and acquisitions etc.

Mr. Widmyer is also co-owner and manager of several businesses and co-owner and manager of residential and commercial properties in Kootenai County.

I don’t know Steve Widmyer, but I have heard him speak. I can’t imagine a more qualified candidate running for Mayor.

Mr. Teague, usually I agree with your letters, but this time you lost me.

BRUCE HANSEN

Coeur d’Alene