As a resident of Coeur d’Alene for more than 44 years, I am appalled at what has transpired recently at North Idaho College. This college has been a jewel in this community, recognized for offering excellent educational opportunities in both workforce training and academic fields. This changed when Banducci became president of the Board of Trustees. Banducci, McKenzie and Barnes (since removed) took a series of deliberate and outrageous actions that ultimately cost the college a lawsuit payment of $500,000, loss of NIC’s liability insurance, and the threatened loss of accreditation due entirely to poor governance.

Banducci’s and McKenzie’s terms on the five-member Board of Trustees don’t expire until 2024. It is imperative that they be balanced with a majority of three competent, conscientious and community-minded trustees. I believe we need conservative candidates Brochet, Corkill and Zimmerman. They will work for the good of NIC and the community it serves rather than try to destroy it. Your vote counts!

JANET GOSSETT

Coeur d’Alene