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: Little being mischaracterized, maligned
Campaign ads being disseminated for the gubernatorial race have finally prompted me to write about some of the inaccuracies taking place.
MY TURN: Macomber column deceptive
The recent My Turn by Art Macomber, and the reprint of his column as a full-page paid advertisement by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, is disturbing on numerous levels. Macomber states he reviewed…
MY TURN: Time for something different at NIC
NIC needs some major changes. The governance of the college needs to change. Idaho Code needs to change. The board of trustees a political nightmare needs to be abolished. As evident by the taxpayers of Kootenai Co…
MY TURN: Saving NIC from its "friends"
As a practicing attorney and former NIC adjunct professor, I am dismayed at developments at NIC.
MY TURN: Hayden Law Enforcement Base Budget Increase
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MY TURN: More info on STRs
Since attending the joint planning commission/city council meeting on Oct. 24, I have been gathering information from other concerned citizens about the proliferation of short term rentals in Coeur d'Alene, and the…
MY TURN: NIC at a crossroad
For the past two years, NIC has been the heart of a community controversy. Newly elected trustees have been trying to take our college in a different direction from the proud history she has provided North Idaho. T…
MY TURN: Short-term rental proposed regulations
The city council has failed to provide evidence that: 1) the integrity of neighborhoods in Cd’A has been negatively affected by STR. 2) that STR are responsible for the lack of affordable housing. 3) that …
MY TURN: NIC: If the ruler wins, we all lose
As a former teacher at North Idaho College and as a third-generation citizen of Kootenai County, I have a stake in the future of the College—as do we all.
MY TURN: NIC board of trustees election
North Idaho College has been a fixture in Coeur d Alene since 1933, which means for nearly 90 years the college has faithfully served this community offering a…
MY TURN: Be cautious during 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
A recent Wall Street Journal article, “New Rules Temper Stars’ Medicare Pitches,” addressed the practice of using celebrities in Medicare plan marketing ads.
MY TURN: The people deserve tax transparency at the gas pump
As gas prices continue to surge, who do we blame?
OPINION: Undergrad access improved for Idaho students
For years, the Idaho State Board of Education has been working to make it easier for students to attend college after graduating from high school.
MY TURN: Use common sense when voting
We just received the mailer from the KCRCC touting their picks for our local elections on Nov. 8.
MY TURN: An open letter to the community
I’m proud to have served North Idaho College these last six months as I believe it was my civic duty to work on issues affecting our community college. It also…