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DUNCAN: True public servant
I have known Leslie Duncan more than 15 years and during this time, have seen her grow in wisdom and character. When receiving any responsibility or fulfilling any role, Leslie will be resourceful and considerate i…
LIBRARIES: Vote for renovations
On Tuesday, May 17, district voters have their say to bring eight Community Network libraries up to date by voting yes for the proposed levy. Consider these facts:
RASMUSSEN: Keen on common sense
Duane Rasmussen has one quality that is often missing from county commissioners in Kootenai County. He has an inspiring level of common sense about public policy. I’ve known Duane for many years and have discussed …
AMADOR: He understands Idaho
Having lived in North Idaho for decades and as an employee of Post Falls Parks and Recreation, I am able to see the joy of our citizens as they participate in outdoor activities. At the same time, I recognize the e…
REDMAN: A 'vote of confidence'
Idaho Representative — Eric Michael Redman.
CHEATHAM, MACOMBER, SIMS: Solid conservatives
If you are conservative in the sense that you want less government, less regulation and less taxes, then vote for Don Cheatham for seat 3-B, Art Macomber for seat 4-A and Kathy Sims for seat 4-B. These candidates a…
GREEN: Cannot support candidate
I supported John Green for sheriff in 2012; I even made a large campaign donation.
STEWART: Dedicated servant
My wife and I have known David Stewart for about 15 years. He is the most dedicated, hardworking commissioner we have known. We wondered why he would want to get into politics but we now understand that it is becau…
RIGGS: Represents hope for future
Peter Riggs is conservative. But he is far more than that. He is principled, articulate, logical, and a good thinker. He is pro-business, pro-education and pro-family. He is also pro-economy. He knows that without …
AMADOR: Because he's needed
Our Coeur d’Alene community is lucky to have the chance to vote for Paul Amador in the upcoming primary election. Paul is a candidate of great character, strong leadership, and thoughtful decision-making. As a valu…
BINGHAM: Man of action
Bob Bingham is a servant leader who cares about our community. For the last several years, he has invested his time and energy for the betterment of our county. Bob is a man of action. While most of us just complai…
LIBRARY: Worth your support
May 17 is a very important day for the eight libraries in our Community Library Network. Each library is counting on its patrons to vote to pass a levy to refurbish these wonderful community assets. The cost is ver…
VOTE: For this slate
Art Macomber has one of the best legal minds in the state. Art is already working for us. This year Art wrote two bills that breezed through the legislature. Art can see and avoid the “unintended consequences” caus…
AMADOR: Clearly the best
As the recently retired Director of Technology for the Coeur d’Alene School District, I feel compelled to encourage you to support Paul Amador as he challenges Kathy Sims for Idaho House Seat 4B in the upcoming pri…
CHEATHAM: Vote of confidence
This letter serves as our recommendation for Rep. Don Cheatham, who is completing his first two-year term representing the people of District 3 in the Idaho House of Representatives.