THOMAS: Top pick for treasurer

It’s been said that politics are not for the faint of heart. Reading the back and forth between some of the current candidates and having been involved in past elections, I can attest that putting your name on the ballot opens up oneself to a fair amount of scrutiny. But when that scrutiny goes beyond credentials and becomes personal, that’s when it crosses the line. In my six years as Commissioner, I can without hesitation tell you that the best run office in the county was that of the Treasurer. And the largest part of that was due to the daily oversight of Laurie Thomas. Her commitment to customer service and the taxpayers of Kootenai County is a priority. Across the state she is recognized by her peers for her knowledge of the Treasurer’s office duties. When I hear of the mudslinging and backstabbing that her opponent is using to smear her character, it tells me that he is not the type of person I want dealing with the citizens of Kootenai County. I urge you to join me in voting for Laurie Thomas for Kootenai County Treasurer.

GUS JOHNSON

Kootenai County Commissioner 2001-2006

Post Falls