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CHEATHAM: Brings insight
My comments refer to the comments by Mike Reno of Post Falls re: May 17: No to Cheatham…as follows:
AMADOR: Sound financial mind
As I think about Idaho, I want to live in a place that is financially secure and in which those representing the people are making sound decisions that support the best interests of those in Coeur d’Alene. Paul Ama…
RIGGS: The man for the job
I have known Peter Riggs and his family for over 25 years. I have watched him grow up as a 4th generation member of a grounded N. Idaho family. He is raising the 5th generation with his wife Tyree and their 2 sons …
RIGGS: Better than Cheatham
I would like to endorse Peter Riggs for the Legislature. He will be far be better than Mr. Cheatham. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon, and will serve the citizens of District 3, and Idaho, i…
DUNCAN: Person of character
Politics and religion, the very subjects our parents told us to avoid. This election cycle, at all levels, has proven to be trying and disappointing for many reasons that I will not go into now. Therefore, when the…
Vote 'yes' on library levy request
We can tell you something important about anyone who says nobody uses our public libraries anymore: They haven’t been in one lately.
FILLIOS: A man of integrity
This letter is in support of the election of Chris Fillios for county commissioner. I have known Chris for more than 10 years and know him to be a man of integrity. He is meticulous in his fact gathering, and thus …
BINGHAM: Nobody's puppet
Because we respect and appreciate all of Bob Bingham’s 1,000’s of hours of work, he literally gave up much of his personal life for two years, on behalf of Property Owners in Kootenai County, the NWPOA Board of Dir…
DUNCAN: No defect of character
Politics and religion, the very subjects our parents told us to avoid. This election cycle, at all levels, has proven to be trying and disappointing for many reasons that I will not go into now. Therefore, when the…
VOTE: Amador, Malek, Riggs
“I think everyone who has a computer has a library.” This is Rep. Kathy Sims’s argument for making it more difficult for libraries to get public funding.
MALEK: The smart choice
As an active member of the logging community in Idaho I am compelled to urge everyone to vote for Luke Malek in the Republican primary election on May 17. Representative Malek has been an unwavering supporter of th…
VOTE: Macomber, Cheatham, Green, Bingham
I was shocked when reading the story “North Idaho Voter Project seeks to address turnout.” The article shows that the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and it’s agents have no problem funding and supporting certain Candidates. A…
RIGGS: Good for growth
Peter Riggs is unmistakably the best choice for Idaho in District 3B. A native North Idahoan, he clearly understands the issues we face, having faced them his entire life. His parents, former Senator and Lt. Govern…
MALEK: Quality representative
Progress, they say, requires tough decisions and paying attention to the needs of the community at large. Politicians with agendas or heavily beholden to special interest such as Idaho Freedom Foundation are potent…
RASMUSSEN: The best candidate
My goal is to hire Duane Rasmussen as the new Kootenai County Commissioner to replace outgoing Commissioner Dan Green. Although Kootenai County voters will cast their ballot for the Republican Primary on May 17, in…