KASTNING: A vote for integrity

Usually, I will write in support of my favorites, but this time one stands out far above most legislative candidates. Tim Kastning is running for Seat 2B. He has already filled in there for John Green and did a great job in his short time there.

Tim is the retired past owner of the successful Grace Tree Service, then he ran the office here for Congressman Russ Fulcher until deciding to run for this office.

He is one of the finest men you will ever know. His honesty, traditional values and love for his community are unmatched. He with wife Karen raised eight wonderful children while homeschooling them. I know him well as a fellow board member of the North West Property Owners Alliance, where he showed his strong commitment to protecting our property rights. He has also shown his conservative values as a District Chair in our local Republican Party.

I am concerned about his opponent who makes dubious claims. Through his PAC, Tim’s opponent has given nearly $400,000 to Democrat and Republican legislators since 2005, a major conflict of interest. He says he has nothing to do with gambling but makes money from his many gambling machine patents.

I would ask those who take voting seriously to at least Google the candidates. Vote for Tim Kastning, a true man of integrity and virtue who would represent us all well in Boise without being influenced by special interests!

JEFF TYLER

Coeur d’Alene