ELECTION: Vote for McAndrew

As a recipient of a K-12+ Idaho public education, I will vote for a school board trustee who supports public education and the longevity of SD 271. I have concerns that far-right, ultra-conservative KCRCC-backed candidates will fill school board positions and no longer vote to put levies on future ballots. This would decrease the success of our schools, kids, and community while dismantling decades of work in education.

As a school volunteer, I see firsthand how a strong, well-rounded board supports the district’s students, staff and families. Levies are more than sports; they support the general flow and function of schools, provide aid for students who need it, and fund more challenging curricula for high-achieving students. Levies also provide funding for our students’ safety through school resource officers (SROs), school nurses, and more.

On Nov. 7, I will be voting for a conservative Republican who listens to parents, supports our teachers, is a native to North Idaho, and has our communities’ best interests for future generations at heart. As a parent of three students in the district, my choice is Jimmy Mac.

KIMBERLY NEWBY

Hayden