A few things to think about
The following are my thoughts/suggestions regarding some local issues that impact residents of Bonner County.
The Selle Valley starting to be destroyed by the contentious change of the 700 acres owned by Otis-Skinner located across from Northside Elementary School. The proposed change from 20 acre to 10-acre minimums in violation of existing code. Why didn't Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald recuse himself from voting on this proposal. Does he even understand the concept of “conflict of interest?” Why didn’t he and the other county commissioners at least read and listen to the Save Selle Valley group? They all live in the Selle Valley.
The ice rink location, between the Bonner County Sheriff’s facility and the Fairgrounds, big mistake. The sheriff’s office needs space to add potentially new/remodeled additional facilities (as our county population continues to grow), and keep everything in one location. Again, McDonald pushed his agenda onto the rest of us. At least Commissioner Connolly proposed a re-look/re-think of the ice rink location.
The real question is: Who does McDonald really represent? It ain’t me, babe.
MICHAEL HARMELIN
Sandpoint