ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Norris

In this election for Sheriff, voters have a clear and obvious choice to retain incumbent Robert Norris. Soon after he was elected, Sheriff Norris brought his newly assembled Command Team to meet with me. The purpose: to ask how our law enforcement agencies could work together better to improve public safety. Of course, I appreciated the approach. Although our agencies have worked closely together for decades through multiple Sheriff administrations, it was respectful and appropriate. But I was also impressed by the individuals on the command team. That group is highly competent, efficient, and these years later they are still dedicated to working day and night to protect all of us in Kootenai County. This is what Sheriff Norris demands of the entire department and the results speak for themselves.

 Accusations from the opposition that Sheriff Norris somehow surrendered his constitutional authority by partnering with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe to fight fentanyl and protect the community are not only dangerous and offensive, but they clearly illustrate an agenda to score cheap political points at the expense of public safety. We all deserve better. Vote for Robert Norris, Kootenai County Sheriff. 

CHIEF J. ALLAN, Chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe 

Worley