I am encouraged by the letters and opinions concerning the upcoming Idaho elections and the hope that Jim Woodward regains office.

Many blame the “newcomers” for his loss. If that is the case, can you blame them? They come from a place where the slickest, slimiest campaign brochures, postcards, soundbites, social media posts win the day. Moving to Idaho, the ease of voting (soon a thing of the past), the refreshing, actual articles, letters, town halls, and meet-and-greets must have been a refreshing breath of fresh air. People cared! So, they went out and voted. They voted for the familiar.

For those taking the time to write letters to the editor, branch out and send letters to the multiple printed newspapers we are fortunate to have: the Coeur d'Alene Press, Bonner County Daily Bee, Sandpoint Reader, and The Inlander (copies at Super 1 Foods).

Find the boundaries of District 1. I suspect a lot of folks who live in Bonner County were better persuaded by the “slick” flyers, campaign ads, etc. They also are the largest voting block for District 1. If so, those are the people who need to be reached.

Although Idaho Freedom Foundation is quietly, slowly losing the stranglehold it once had, others are quickly filling the void and unfortunately, in my opinion, Boise wants Herndon. What Boise wants; Boise gets. Local no longer matters.

ROSANNE SMITH

Moyie Springs