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I am writing in support of democracy. We have an upcoming election which should be considered carefully. It is the election for Bonner County sheriff. I support Terry Ford as a write-in candidate for this position; here is a list of why I feel compelled to tell you how I will vote.

First, I have known Terry Ford for eight years. during that time, he was a state patrolman with a great record of upholding the laws of Idaho and the United States of America. He truly believes in representing everyone in Bonner County, whether they be Republican, Democrat, independent, Christian or otherwise. When he agreed to run for sheriff, he ran as a Republican against the incumbent Republican sheriff. Strategywise, would he have been better served to run as a Democrat? Probably, but that is not Terry Ford. Living the truth of who you are is important to him. He is a registered Republican and has been for many years. Chalk one up for ethics, honesty, integrity and principles. When elected, he will represent all of us and make us proud of Bonner County, and the job he is doing.

He recently spoke on our local KRFY radio morning show. His opponent was invited as well, but our current sheriff declined. Heather Scott also declined to speak on KRFY opposite her opponent as well. She cited they were a liberal media station and she was not interested. I guess my point here is that if you are elected to represent the people of Bonner County, doesn’t that mean all the people? Or, do I have it wrong and it simply means you want to represent your own interests and those who agree with you?

So fair warning to special interest groups and fear/hate-mongering groups. We live here as well and we will vote.

Vote for Terry Ford and have equal representation for all Bonner County residents. Terry Ford is running as “unaffiliated” as a write-in candidate.

MARLENE PETERSEN

Sandpoint