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City Hall rift deepens

by JACK DEWITT
Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 1:08 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — Mayor Dan Gookin said an email supports his allegation that the city's attorney and two City Council members conspired against him in his effort to appoint a police chief last month.

“This letter confirms it. Confirms that the city attorney coordinated with two city council people to undermine my authority at a meeting,” Gookin said during an interview Tuesday.

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