CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT LETTERS

SCARCELLO: The right choice

I am writing this letter in support of Laurin Scarcello for Lakes Highway District Commissioner. I have known Laurin for over 50 years and he will lead the district with honesty and integrity. He will keep a watchful eye on taxpayer dollars and make the most of the district's equipment and manpower while keeping our roads safe and well maintained. He is very involved in his community and is passionate about serving the constituents of Lakes Highway District.

Laurin will be fiscally responsible with our tax dollars and will provide a responsible level of environmental quality while serving the transportation needs of a growing population. He has served on a number of boards and will be a positive asset to the commission.

Laurin is level-headed and will listen and respond to all concerns of the citizens he represents. Please join me on May 16 and vote Laurin Scarcello for Lakes Highway District Commissioner.

CHRIS KRAFT

Hayden

FARR: For hospital board

I am writing to endorse and highly recommend voting for Teri Farr on May 16 for a position on the Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees. She is well qualified by her decades of health care experience, her community involvement and her temperament. Teri understands the board role, the complex environment in which Kootenai Health operates, is independent, is a long time resident, and has a passion to serve. Most importantly, she will take an ethical and value-based approach to her role as a hospital trustee. Please vote for Teri.

JOE MORRIS

Coeur d'Alene

DeTAR: A partner's perspective

Kootenai Health is your publicly owned hospital, a vital community resource you and your family depend on, and the largest employer in North Idaho providing 3,000+ local jobs. Exercise your right and privilege to choose who is in charge on May 16, when two seats on the hospital board of directors are on the ballot. I encourage you to join me in voting for Dr. Tom deTar.

I have worked with Dr. deTar daily for 13 years as his partner in medical practice. I have never met someone with more personal integrity, compassion, or dedication to patient-centered care than Tom. As an actively practicing physician with 21 years in the community, and service as hospital chief of staff and numerous other physician leadership roles, Dr. deTar understands the needs of you the patient, as well as the effective management of the hospital. Tom is exactly the kind of physician and leader we as a community want making decisions regarding the direction and oversight of our local healthcare delivery system.

Vote Dr. Tom deTar for hospital board on May 16!

ERIK GILBERT

Hayden

FARR: Make a difference

Please vote for Teri Farr! Teri is running for the Kootenai Hospital District Board of Trustees. Teri has a passion to keep Kootenai Health your community-owned hospital while insuring fiscal responsibility and the highest quality, patient-focused care. Teri has the experience, education, time and commitment to represent you. Prior to retiring, Teri was president of the Kootenai Health Foundation for 12 years. She has a master's degree in public administration and has served on numerous local boards. Vote May 16 for Teri! Or vote early at the Elections Office, 1808 N. Third St. in Cd'A.

Your vote will make a difference in your local health care!

PAT KRUG

Coeur d'Alene

SCARCELLO: Vote for change

Laurin Scarcello will bring TRANSPARENCY, FAIRNESS, and RESPECT to all the communities within the Lakes Highway District. The time has come for residents in the Lakes Highway District to have a choice for “business as usual” or for real change that will embrace the future needs of the district.

Laurin Scarcello is a lifelong resident of this area and knows the district very well. Join me in voting for real positive change. Vote for Laurin Scarcello for Lakes Highway District Commissioner on May 16.

KATHLEEN HIEBERT

Dalton Gardens