Opinion
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SCHINDELBECK: Not a good ol' boy
I am supporting Toby Schindelbeck for House Seat 4A, and you should too. We have a big problem with our representatives being members of the good-old-boy network. Schindelbeck is an outsider who owes favors to no o…
MALEK: Smart and conservative
In looking at the choices in the upcoming Republican primary race for Legislative District 4 (which encompasses most of the city of Coeur d’Alene), the choice couldn’t be more clear. Luke Malek has already done an …
PISCHNER: Your safe, smart choice
Recently appointed County Clerk, Jim Brannon, spent more than three years and cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars by suing Kootenai County, the city of Coeur d’Alene, and Mike Kennedy personally, al…
CHEATHAM: Has experience, integrity
Who knows a candidate better than their spouse? First, let me write about Don Cheatham’s character which I believe is of the utmost importance. He’s a truly nice, honest, conservative, spiritual and extremely intel…
WIEDENHOFF: A true public servant
Please join me in supporting Fritz Wiedenhoff for Idaho State Representative District 2, Position A. Fritz has a long and solid public service career. That, coupled with his desire to ensure that the entire state, …
WILKEY: Here's the real story
I have always felt that any person running for office should concentrate on their own strengths, not try to win by smearing their opponent. That said, I am disappointed in Warren Keene’s political announcement citi…
THOMAS: Kind - and dedicated
Many times during election years we, as voters, are overwhelmed with statistics that are spewed by the various candidates. They would have us believe that everything they say is accurate and their opponent is in ne…
THOMAS: Invest your trust in her
It seems as though a gentleman by the name of Steven D. Matheson has thrown his hat into the race for Kootenai County Treasurer in opposition to our current Chief Deputy Treasurer, Laurie Thomas, who has been on th…
THOMAS: She'll inspire trust
There has been a severe lack of public trust in our elected officials lately. And while a lot of that may be for good reason, it makes it even more notable when we get the chance to vote for someone who is professi…
WHALEN: It's a matter of respect
In regards to the District 3 Senate race, I would like to say that character matters. I have known Patrick Whalen for many years, and served as Club Treasurer during his presidency of our Rotary club. I can attest …
HORTON: Ethical, unbiased judge
I am writing to encourage Kootenai County citizens to re-elect Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton. I have known Justice Horton for almost 30 years, starting at the University of Idaho Law School. He has demons…
HOUSE: Vote for Sims, Schindelbeck
I read in the Press about the recent Legislative Forum, and one issue in particular caught my attention. As a military veteran myself, I found Luke Malek’s derogatory response to Representative Sims not only offens…
ELECTION: Strong, effective leaders
One of the key elements of a strong democracy is public confidence. Confidence must be instilled in our fellow citizens whether in government, business, organizations or in our households. An effective leader incit…
NONINI: He's a true Republican
Call the Republican Party platform survey, a loyalty oath or a litmus test if you will, but I believe that it provides a great starting point to vet candidates that aspire to the Party’s nomination as a candidate i…
WERNER: Friend endorses him
I have known Terry Werner for over 20 years, from his service to the city of Post Falls on the council through his leadership of the Public Works Division. He is a man of integrity and values, and he will provide e…