My Turn
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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
MY TURN: Rightwing Republicans want to cut voters out
Dear, True Idaho Republican Voters. Right Wing Republicans want to cut you out of choosing the Republican candidates who will be in the General Election. They think the Republican Precinct Committeemen on the centr…
MY TURN: Good intention, but ordinance dangerous
On July 2, the Coeur d’Alene City Council passed a new hate crime ordinance. Honorable intention, dangerous law.
MY TURN: Who should we blame, Democrats?
Marvin Miller paints a grim picture in an LTE on July 3. He says the "more perfect union" in our Constitution is "Humbug."
MY TURN: CLN decisions and finances being hidden from the public
The Community Library Network’s trustees are hiding board actions and some critical financial information from the public. Since Chair Rachelle Ottosen, Vice C…
MY TURN: An open letter to CLN Trustee Hanley
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding your recent remarks and decisions concerning potential candidates for trustee positions.
Delving in to community land trusts
A CLT is a nonprofit organization that separates home ownership from land ownership.
MY TURN: Are we losing our public libraries?
It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Community Library Network (CLN) Board of Trustees to guide and grow public libraries in seven North Idaho commun…
MY TURN: Senate Bill 1329 impacts minors' health care
As families across Idaho gear up for summer adventures, I'm compelled to address a legislative change that will impact pediatric health care access starting Ju…
MY TURN: Ensuring a respectful and inclusive Fourth of July Parade
This year, we introduced new guidelines regarding the display of certain symbols and imagery in the parade, a decision that has unfortunately led to misunderstandings and accusations.
MY TURN: Kootenai County Public Service Announcement special attention: Washington criminals
Fourth of July is upon us and it is no surprise that many of our arrestees will come from the state of Washington. I have a responsibility to advise Washington…
MY TURN: Ten Commandments should be displayed in schools
Wow! Every time Jim Jones has a column in The Press, I have to decide if I want to read it or not. Like his name likeness, Jim Jones tries to feed us his Kool-…
MY TURN: NIC trustees fail athletic program
During my 10 years as a university president, I had the good fortune to work with exceptional boards of trustees who were fiercely loyal to the mission of the university, forward-looking, fiscally responsible, and …
MY TURN: Anti Pride = Pro hate
What a beautiful celebration for our LBGTQ community last week in the City Park. Coming together to celebrate our differences always creates so much joy and unity within our community. Our differences do not make u…
MY TURN: Don't let ego, pride and control interfere with the mission
What are three things that hinder or destroy an organization or relationship? Answer: ego, pride and control. Nothing distorts a group’s mission more than a member placing their ego above the mission. A person’s id…
MY TURN: Idaho open primaries and why we are here 'a brief history'
The Idaho Senate in 2023 voted to pass a bill that calls for the Idaho secretary of state to create and mail a free, informational voter guide to every Idaho household before state primary and general elections.