Have you visited Sandpoint lately? The streets are torn up again, the traffic is a California-esque nightmare, and shopping is nearly impossible thanks to the near-constant road destruction.

And now the incumbent mayor — who calls for “inclusion” but labels anyone who disagrees with him “extremist” — and one of his challengers are pummeling one another, making a mockery of the city council, divisive behavior that does nothing to bring area residents together.

It’s time for a return to sanity.

Jacque Guinan is running for city council, and offers voters a fresh voice on your city council. She’ll practice fiscal responsibility, prioritize the needs of local citizens and local businesses, and be considerate of residents’ voices regardless of where we live or how we think.

We all deserve a Sandpoint that actually is inclusive and welcome to everyone. I urge you to give Jacque your vote on Nov. 5.

LISA KESELOFF

Sandpoint