McAlister deeply committed to entire community

I am supporting Kate McAlister for Sandpoint mayor because no one has worked harder for this community than she has.

Kate McAlister is known as the Irish queen of Sandpoint. Her work with the Angels over Sandpoint has raised millions of dollars for people in this community. She has been a voice of reason as the president of the Chamber of Commerce and a steadying force in the City Council.

Secondly, she listens to everyone, not just the powerful or her friends. She is then willing to take risks and make decisions. She isn’t always right, but you can count on her to work for all parties involved. Being listened to doesn’t mean you always get your way. There are always people on the other side.

Finally, Kate has integrity. She will do her best, and that won’t please everyone, but she won’t be bullied while still being kind. I know her words today will match her actions tomorrow. I must wonder why Jeremy Grimm can be so concerned about 20 trees in Travers Park and yet want to dredge the entrance to Trestle Creek, one of the top three spawning streams in the entire Lake Pend Oreille system.

So, I am voting for Kate McAlister for mayor.

MARY HALEY

Sandpoint