GOOKIN: A fearless candidate
As Election Day nears, Coeur d’Alene faces growing challenges: Expanding budgets and the need for accountability. We need a mayor with expertise, respect and commitment to taxpayers. As a conservative Republican, I proudly support Dan Gookin.
Five years ago, I found Dan’s style too brash. But his actions changed my perspective, most especially during the North Idaho College crisis. The majority takeover of the NIC board by the very far-right faction of the KCRCC led to chaotic meetings, reckless spending, and a near-loss of accreditation, threatening jobs and our community. As a KCRCC committeeman, Dan stood apart, exposing mismanagement through public videos and testimony. His relentless advocacy helped stabilize NIC.
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