Opinion
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LaMARR: Building a better Hayden
Tim Timmins is a builder (Eagle Ridge Builders) with strong lobbying ties to the NIBCA, the State Builders Association and Contractors board. The NIBCA is a trade association dedicated primarily to PROMOTING and PR…
LOWERY: Hayden needs the change
Finally the city of Hayden has someone with experience of the city's daily functions running in opposition to the current mayor position. It is time to make a change of our city's leadership. Mayor McIntire has had…
CENTER: Key to balancing budget
The on-going challenge to keep the Lake City Center (formerly Lake City Senior Center) viable presents us a real-life, close-to-home example of what must be done when one's budget is not balanced. I think I am safe…
GRAVES: We need progressive views
Who is Adam Graves? He is a new voice for the City Council. He is a business owner and family man. He is a creative thinker and problem solver. He has a positive outlook for Coeur d'Alene and is eager to help the c…
PLAY: Kids deliver a great treat
My wife and I, along with several hundred more, witnessed the kids of Coeur d'Alene putting on a show that was absolutely marvelous; it was "Les Miserables." The cast and crew were magnificent. I don't know if you …
TRIO: Just what Hayden Lake needs
We are writing this letter in support of Chris Beck for mayor, Tommy Frey and Ed Graves for City Council in the upcoming Hayden Lake city election. We all know that in this world today, it is imperative that govern…
GOOKIN: Fair - and probing
Slowly, but surely, power corrupts. The majority of the incumbents on the City Council are people I have voted for. Sadly, the longer they have been in power, the more they have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to…
WORDS: Language, interpretation evolve
I read with interest a letter in Friday's Oct. 28 letters column from Dale Roloff, Spokane, referring to the n-word.
TAXES: Reason to vote in PF
Last month I attended a budget hearing at the Post Falls City Hall where 10 citizens of Post Falls gave well reasoned and impassioned pleas for the City Council and mayor not to increase our taxes and create more d…
SUIT: The story behind polygraphs
Congratulations to Attorney Larry Beck representing former Police Lieutenant Dan Dixon from the Coeur d'Alene Police Department. In The Press article, the polygraph tests were mentioned as the reason the police dep…
McEUEN: Support three champions
It's time for the voters of Coeur d'Alene to have a voice in the City Council elections on Nov. 8.
BRUNING: Paving way for the future
We have lived in Coeur d'Alene for 17 years and have enjoyed the Kroc Center, the Coeur d'Alene library, the Centennial Trail and the prospects of a remodeled McEuen Park. We have had the pleasure of knowing John B…
SAYLER: Thinks for himself, city
Electing George Sayler to the City Council will bring a strong and thoughtful voice for Coeur d'Alene. He is always open to hearing all sides of issues, is honest and compassionate, and makes decisions after much d…
Less income, more outgo
The recent revelation that lower property values are not being offset by lower taxes doesn't sit well with some citizens.
ELECTION: Keep this in mind, please
A little inspiration for the election season: Disagreeing is not the same as dishonoring.